1963 Indianapolis 500
The 47th Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday, May 30, 1963.
Parnelli Jones wins despite his car (nicknamed "Calhoun") spewing oil from a broken tank for many laps. Officials put off black-flagging him until the oil level drops and the trail stops. Colin Chapman, whose English built, rear-engined Lotus Ford finishes second in the hands of Scotsman Jim Clark, accuses the officials of being biased towards the American driver and car.
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