1988 Indianapolis 500
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The 72nd Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, on Sunday May 29, 1988. Team Penske dominated the month, sweeping the top three starting positions with Rick
The Chevy Indy V-8 engine
Danny Sullivan makes his time trial run
The front row during the pace lap. From left to right: Al Unser Sr. (outside), Danny Sullivan (middle), Rick Mears (pole position)
1987 Indianapolis 500
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The 71st Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, on Sunday May 24, 1987. After dominating practice, qualifying, and most of the race, leader Mario Andretti s
Rick Mears in a Penske PC-16 chassis during the first week of practice
Danny Ongais during practice prior to his accident
Pole-sitter Mario Andretti waits by his car during a practice session.