Original upload date: Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT
Archive date: Mon, 06 Dec 2021 01:07:43 GMT
The 61st International 500 Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 29, 1977.
The 1977 race is considered one of the most historically signific
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ant editions of the Indianapolis 500, several sidebar stories:
* The unprecedented accomplishment of race winner A. J. Foyt, becoming the first four-time winner of the event.
* Tom Sneva won the pole position with a new track record. He became the first driver to break the 200 mph barrier at the Speedway.
* Janet Guthrie broke the gender barrier by becoming the first female driver to qualify for the Indy 500.
We welcome you to enjoy this historic race.
