Media Summary: It was 50 years ago that a month of dreadful weather and a series of serious accidents forced the running of the Hard to believe Savage survived for 5 weeks after this crash. RIP Swede. Not gonna lie, when I saw this footage while watching the 1978

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It was 50 years ago that a month of dreadful weather and a series of serious accidents forced the running of the Hard to believe Savage survived for 5 weeks after this crash. RIP Swede. Not gonna lie, when I saw this footage while watching the 1978 1973 Indy 500 Start pile up (live coverage) ABC News report about Swede Savage's accident during the

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1973 Indy 500 Start, Salt Walther & 11 others Crash

1973 Indy 500 Start, Salt Walther & 11 others Crash

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Racing Accident Of Art Pollard

Racing Accident Of Art Pollard

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1973 Salt Walther flip @ Indianapolis

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Salt Walther  Alternate Angle is Proof That Walther Was Clipped From Behind

Salt Walther Alternate Angle is Proof That Walther Was Clipped From Behind

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Full Race Broadcast: 1973 Indianapolis 500

Full Race Broadcast: 1973 Indianapolis 500

It was 50 years ago that a month of dreadful weather and a series of serious accidents forced the running of the

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Hard to believe Savage survived for 5 weeks after this crash. RIP Swede.

The Worst Indy 500: Tragedy Strikes in 1973

The Worst Indy 500: Tragedy Strikes in 1973

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Salt Walther angrily calls out Chief Mechanic Tommy Smith during interview (1978 Indianapolis 500)

Salt Walther angrily calls out Chief Mechanic Tommy Smith during interview (1978 Indianapolis 500)

Not gonna lie, when I saw this footage while watching the 1978

1973 Indianapolis 500 - FULL RACE "EXTENDED VERSION"

1973 Indianapolis 500 - FULL RACE "EXTENDED VERSION"

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1973 Indy 500  Start pile up (live coverage)

1973 Indy 500 Start pile up (live coverage)

1973 Indy 500 Start pile up (live coverage)

Indy 1973 ABC News Report

Indy 1973 ABC News Report

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Indy 500 1973 Start Crash

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