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Black Noon: The Year They Stopped the Indy 500

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The 1973 Indianapolis 500 was a race that had it all: speed, drama, and tragedy. It was a race that would forever be remembered as the day they stopped the Indy 500.

Black Noon: The Year They Stopped the Indy 500

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The race started out with a bang, as pole sitter Gordon Johncock took the early lead. But it wasn't long before the first of many crashes occurred. On lap 10, Swede Savage crashed his car into the wall, sending debris flying into the stands. Miraculously, no one was seriously injured.

The race continued, but the crashes kept coming. On lap 22, Armando Teran crashed his car into the wall, and on lap 31, Art Pollard crashed his car into the pit lane. Both drivers were seriously injured.

The race was finally stopped on lap 34, after Mike Mosley crashed his car into the wall. Mosley was seriously injured, and the race was red-flagged.

The race was eventually restarted, but it was a somber affair. The drivers were all aware of the dangers they were facing, and they drove accordingly. In the end, Gordon Johncock won the race, but the victory was bittersweet.

The 1973 Indianapolis 500 was a day that will never be forgotten. It was a day of speed, drama, and tragedy. It was a day that changed the Indianapolis 500 forever.

The Aftermath of Black Noon

The 1973 Indianapolis 500 had a profound impact on the race. In the aftermath of the race, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway made a number of changes to the track and the cars. These changes were designed to make the race safer for the drivers.

One of the most significant changes was the addition of SAFER barriers to the track. SAFER barriers are designed to absorb energy in a crash, which helps to reduce the risk of serious injury. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway also made changes to the cars, including requiring drivers to wear head and neck restraints.

The changes that were made to the Indianapolis 500 after Black Noon have helped to make the race safer for the drivers. However, the race remains a dangerous event, and there have been a number of fatal crashes in recent years.

The Legacy of Black Noon

Black Noon is a day that will never be forgotten in the history of the Indianapolis 500. It was a day of speed, drama, and tragedy. It was a day that changed the Indianapolis 500 forever.

The legacy of Black Noon is a reminder of the dangers of racing. It is a reminder that even the best drivers can be killed or seriously injured in a crash. It is a reminder that the Indianapolis 500 is a dangerous race, but it is also a race that is full of speed, drama, and excitement.

Black Noon: The Year They Stopped the Indy 500

by Art Garner

4.8 out of 5