Practice and Time Trials
Two drivers, Jerry Unser and Bob Cortner, were killed in separate crashes during the month. On May 2, Unser lost control in Turn Four, spun, and flipped down the main stretch. The car caught fire and Unser suffered significant burns; he died from complications of his burns on May 17. On May 19, rookie Cortner crashed in turn three after being pushed by a wind gust. He was killed instantly of head injuries.
Time trials was scheduled for four days:
- Saturday May 16 - Pole Day time trials
- Sunday May 17 - Second day time trials
- Saturday May 23 - Third day time trials
- Sunday May 24 - Fourth day time trials
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