BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE 1955 INDIANAPOLIS 500 BOB SWEIKERT BILL VUKOVIC 69794

Want to support this channel and help us preserve old films Visit Browse our products on Amazon: This color promo movie from Monroe Shock Absorbers is about the unforgettable 1955 Indianapolis 500 and features driver Bob Sweikert, who was tragically killed in a crash roughly a year after the film was made. The movie opens in the pits alongside the racetrack in Indianapolis. Purdue University band entertains. Monroe Auto Equipment Co. presents, Behind the Scenes at Indianapolis 1955. Produced by Dynamic Films, inc. mechanics work on the engine at the track 1:10. Chassis and suspension are balanced 1:30. Wheels are attached to the vehicle 1:45. The famous brickyard, 1:57. The cars move to the starting line 2:15. Flying Jack McGrath is his own chief mechanic 2:45. McGrath rockets around the track 3:22. A new record of miles an hour 3:30. Bill Vukovich watches his records crumble from the pits 3:35. Jimmy Bryan, National Big Car Champion, 4: