Welcome to our monthlong countdown celebrating notable drivers and cars from the Indianapolis 500!
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Majeske collection Bobby Allison was part of a three-car effort with Roger Penske's team for the 1973 Indianapolis 500. The NASCAR star joined defending 500 winner Mark Donohue and open-wheel standout Gary Bettenhausen. |
It’s always great when a star driver from another discipline takes on the challenge of the Indianapolis 500. Unfortunately, mechanical problems sidelined Bobby Allison from the get-go and he finished 32nd after just 1 lap in his debut in 1973. The NASCAR ace returned in 1975, but the results weren’t much better as Allison finished 25th in that race. On the other hand, Bobby’s brother Donnie did quite well in his two Indianapolis 500 appearances. Donnie Allison finished fourth in 1970 and sixth in 1971, completing 399 out of a possible 400 laps.
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Majeske collection Bobby Allison set a rookie qualifying record during time trials for the 1973 Indianapolis 500. |
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