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Nov 29, 2014 · The 1965 Indy 500, Part 2 – The Novis And The Rear Engine Revolution. Bobby Unser’s #9 Novi. Notice the mechanic behind the car with STP “pajamas”. ( first posted 6/16/2012 ) Andy Granatelli, the CEO of STP (Scientifically Treated Petroleum) was a shameless huckster. But he was also a bona fide hot rodder with a long association as a ...
The 48th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Saturday, May 30, 1964. The race was won by A. J. Foyt, but is primarily remembered for a fiery seven-car accident which resulted in the deaths of racers Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald. It is also the last race won by a front-engined ...
Jun 29, 2020 · Masten Gregory (born 29 Feb 1932 Kansas City, Missouri; died 08 Nov 1985 Porto Ercole, Monte Argentario, Italy). Kept his hand involved in many projects, including running bowling alleys in Topeka, Kansas, but was working as a jeweller and diamond trader when he died, suddenly, of a heart-attack, at his winter home in Italy.
Brabham BT25 [2] (Masten Gregory): Masten Gregory's #95 Brabham did not qualify for the 1968 Indy 500 but was qualified for the 1969 race by Jack Brabham. Peter Revson then used it to win the IRP race in July 1969 and it was retained as an unused spare for the 1970 "500" after which it was sold to John Martin.
Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge ... Indy 500 Community Initiatives Find ways to celebrate the Month ... Masten Gregory INDIANAPOLIS 500 CAREER. Overall Stats.
May 24, 2015 · The proceeds of this business were sold by Masten's mother, Nancy, and her son inherited them when he was 19. Gregory used this money to buy his first race car, and later when he entered European racing in 1954. Masten drover for Cooper and a number of independent companies during his Formula One career that lasted from 1957-1964.
Thompson 63 (Masten Gregory): Car and Driver (June 1963 p40) identifies the #81, #82 and #83 cars at the 1963 Indy 500 as new 1963 Thompsons and the #84 and #85 cars as 1962 Thompsons. Cooper T54 (Pedro Rodriguez): Entered for Jack Brabham in the 1961 Indy 500 and qualified 13th. Ran well in the race and finished ninth.
