Used book, only one copy available
Editor : William R. Donaldson
Publisher : Indy 500 Publications IMS Corporation
Date : May, 26, 1991
215 pages
On the cover: special artwork by Bernie Fuchs
The 75th race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, on Sunday, May 26, 1991. Rick Mears won from the pole position, becoming the third four-time winner of the Indy 500, joining A. J. Foyt and Al Unser. During time trials, Mears also established an Indy record by winning his sixth career pole position. The race was noteworthy in that it featured the first African American driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, Willy T. Ribbs. It also saw its first Japanese driver, Hiro Matsushita. The pre-race attention going into the month focused on A. J. Foyt, who announced that he would retire from driving after the end of the 1991 season. During time trials, Foyt qualified on the front row, his record 34th consecutive Indy 500 appearance. On race day, however, Foyt dropped out early due to suspension damage. He eventually retracted his retirement plans, and returned one final time in 1992.
Used book, only one copy available
Editor : William R. Donaldson
Publisher : Indy 500 Publications IMS Corporation
Date : May, 26, 1991
215 pages
On the cover: special artwork by Bernie Fuchs
The 75th race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, on Sunday, May 26, 1991. Rick Mears won from the pole position, becoming the third four-time winner of the Indy 500, joining A. J. Foyt and Al Unser. During time trials, Mears also established an Indy record by winning his sixth career pole position. The race was noteworthy in that it featured the first African American driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, Willy T. Ribbs. It also saw its first Japanese driver, Hiro Matsushita. The pre-race attention going into the month focused on A. J. Foyt, who announced that he would retire from driving after the end of the 1991 season. During time trials, Foyt qualified on the front row, his record 34th consecutive Indy 500 appearance. On race day, however, Foyt dropped out early due to suspension damage. He eventually retracted his retirement plans, and returned one final time in 1992.
