Driver Escapes Injury, Daily Racing Form, 1952-05-07

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Driver Escapes Injury InjuryINDIANAPOLIS INDIANAPOLIS Ind May 6 UP Driver Joe James 26 Van Nuys Calif spun during practice for the 500mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway race today without damage to him or the car He spun completely around in the southwest turn at a speed of about 131 miles per hour The car skidded about 600 feet Speedway officials said but did not hit the wall It was the first accident of this years tuneup for the May 30 race


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