Auto Racing
Willy T. Ribbs, trying to become the first black driver in the Indianapolis 500, completed the mandatory 10 consecutive laps above 200 m.p.h. under observation by the U.S. Auto Club and a panel of veteran drivers and was approved to make a qualifying attempt.
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