After 1 lap, Art replaced Weld in the #57. He had a high sense of ethics, Martin said. People came to see the storied track's first 200-mph laps. BARBARA POLLARD OBITUARY. Granatelli was the CEO and affable pitchman of the car's sponsor, STP oil products. "Probably after me and you are dead and gone, that stuff they'll be racing will be
By Lap 42, Savage, the 26-year-old charger from California, had taken the lead, a
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keeping it warm.' nationality American born May 5, 1927 hometown Dragon, Utah died May 12, 1973 place of death Indianapolis. It was horrendous and I could tell it was not good. because the 200 mph barrier was within the sights of drivers and on the minds of trackside
It was an unspectacular run. May 1973 arrived at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with even more hype than usual,
"It really tries on a driver hard. squeezing Jerry Grant against the wall. "By then, I could laugh about it. He never looked back. All Rights Reserved. He first qualified for the Indianapolis 500 in 1967. The yellow came out when light rain began falling on Lap 129. Failed to remove flower. Swede Savage - driver (died later),
To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. But the luck and success ran out preparing for the 1973 Indy 500, a race remembered for deadly accidents. "He was like a family member. Johncock's celebration wasn't much of a party. Pre Race Events 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 2016, Marc Evans, 3. "I pulled up right at the end of pit road and remember telling the radio
There wouldn't be another on-track fatality at IMS until Gordon Smiley in 1982. But, hell, that 150 was a hell of a lot harder than that 250, you know what I mean? If I can find it, I will attach a shot of it in another e-mail. He died living his dream, doing what he loved; and it was a privilege for him to race at that level., Mike Pollard, was working as a steel fabricator for Fred Gerhardt in Fresno, California. He unstrapped and pronounced the day "the happiest of my life.". For a moment it was up in the air and then it spun sideways and came down on fire. "What happened - what people saw - was my car hit a tire on Jerry Grant's Eagle and flip high into the air. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Other cars were losing parts. Being a big race fan, I was fortunately allowed to go. During one period in 1961, he won 22 of 28 main events. He was a true sportsman, a very strong competitor, and wouldnt hurt a fly. Going through turn one on one of the four laps, the car snapped on me. He has held positions as Media Coordinator for an SCCA Pro Series, and Public Relations Coordinator for a producer of major hot rod shows. "I had the gloves on, so I grabbed the hottest thing, the turbocharger, which was
Bob Stewart was a member of his first crew at Indianapolis, and a life-long friend. He was driving under the influence of alcohol and was killed after he was thrown from the vehicle. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. "It's a sad thing to say, but it is.". Jungian symbolism and the Surrealist exploration of the unconscious also influenced his works of this period; indeed, from 1939 through 1941 he was in treatment with two successive Jungian psychoanalysts who used Pollocks own drawings in the therapy sessions. Foyt approached and put a hand on Johncock's arm. As the race started, Salt Walther and Jerry Grant touched wheels, launching Walther's car into the catch fence . Early attrition knocked out Mario Andretti, stock-car regular Bobby Allison and A.J. And I set to work to build myself up. He is our most famous son, and whether you were privileged to know him or not you can take pride in the fact that Art was one of us., Our promise to Mike and Judy, and all who all knew him best, is as long as there is a Pacific Racing Association, Art Pollard will never be forgotten, both for the kind of guy he was and for his contributions to the sport we all love so much., (In early 1960s) I felt more comfortable running wheel-to-wheel with Art than anyone in history. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). I thought you might like to see a memorial for Art Lee Pollard Jr. "This is why there has been such a terrible atmosphere of fear here, all weekend long.". He was very courteous as a driver, but very strong and aggressive on the trackbut with respect for the other driver.. Evergreen Memorial Park. Art Pollard's story deserves to be told, from his humble beginnings in Dragon, Utah to his untimely death on Pole Day at Indianapolis in 1973. I'd lost fifty pounds or so. He didn't get to race in 1972 although he qualfied his STP Lola in 10th spot. They carried a full fuel load of 75 gallons. Over the course of time, speeds have continued to increase but safety measures have
"I thought I was blind until I flipped up my visor. "This is what everybody feared," ABC's Jim McKay told the worldwide television audience. Johncock parked his car in the short chute and climbed out, intending to check on Savage, his teammate. My left hand was burned so bad that the tips of all the fingers were amputated. . gravity. The front of Walther's car was torn off. ". Art Pollard's story deserves to be told, from his birth to his untimely death. Parking
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The book was released this year by Bob Kehoe of Hillsboro. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Pollocks evolution from this point throughout the 1940s shows a struggle to find a process by which he could translate his entire personality into painting. |
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Commerce City, Colorado. By the mid-60s, car owners were trying to talk Pollard into driving their cars at Indianapolis. Now engineers design and redesign cars and seats and helmets to minimize the effect on
Qualifying speeds were down nearly 10 mph, with Foyt winning the pole and Rutherford collecting the first of his three victories. The first part of May, 1968, Granatelli signed Art Pollard to replace Jackie Stewart. Try again. 0 cemeteries found in McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon, USA. Arts friend Johnny Rutherford remembers, I was the first one by the scene of the accident where he crashed. A 10 car pile up on the opening lap eliminated Art and the #40 car. He was killed during practice on Pole Day for the 1973 Indianapolis 500 when his car hit the wall and caught fire. Rene Thomas, the 1914 race winner, was driven around the track. IndySpeedway.com
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That point was clearly emphasized in Art Pollard: The Life and Legacy of a Gentleman Racer. "We used to average a death a year out here," recalled track announcer Tom
Not a single lap was complete when the race was halted. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. And I was wasted. Armando Moreno Teran - STP pit crewman
Art Pollard was a top-notch racecar driver, but there was more to him than that. Kunzman took over Pollard's car for the remainder of the 1973 season. "Terrible. "Back then, about the only way to get a better ride, move up the ladder, was when somebody got hurt or killed," Kunzman said. Food
Pollard frequently visited Larue Carter Memorial Hospital, a facility for mentally ill youth, and each May arranged for a busload or two of its children to come to the track for a picnic. |
"I thought it was my son who had been hit.". Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Finally the green flag waved at 3 p.m. Antsy drivers made for a haphazard field, with four cars across the narrow track in
"Well, you were running 150 mph, you're not running 250. They wore the same uniform. The death drew notice, but the loss of one more driver wasn't all that unexpected. 'You don't want to go up there.' Jackson Pollock, in full Paul Jackson Pollock, (born January 28, 1912, Cody, Wyoming, U.S.died August 11, 1956, East Hampton, New York), American painter who was a leading exponent of Abstract Expressionism, an art movement characterized by the free-associative gestures in paint sometimes referred to as action painting. During his lifetime he received widespread publicity and serious recognition for the radical poured, or drip, technique he used to create his major works. The organization sanctioned the Indianapolis 500, which Pollard raced in five times. As they were being
Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Coming out of Turn 4 on the next lap, the rear of his 1,500-pound Eagle, heavy with 500 pounds of methanol, twitched. Upon his death, Pollard's family established the Art Pollard Fund with a $25,000 bequest. After his time in Roseburg, Pollard left for Medford and later became a national figure. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He was so funny, kind, and always put other people first. recalled pole-sitter Johnny Rutherford. the blue McLaren-Offy of rookie David "Salt" Walther drifted to the right,
An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. During pole qualifying earlier that month, driver Art Pollard was killed in a horrific crash when his car topped 191 mph, then struck the outside wall, burst into flames, spun into the infield. Pop-off valves cut boost and the horsepower generated by turbochargers. He qualified 12th, but due to mechanical trouble on lap 7, he finished 31st. "I think we can trim it out and get a little more out of it," Pollard responded. In 1928 they moved to Los Angeles, where Pollock enrolled at Manual Arts High School. Richards writes for The Indianapolis Star, a Gannett property. When it snapped, Art lost a wheel, spun around and slammed into the third turn concrete." Article, "Hospital Room Looks Like a Greenhouse," Robin Miller, The Indianapolis Star, 1972 He was very popular, very quiet, but on the race track, very successful, Carnegie said. Like Christie, Art Pollard of Medford began his racing career in midgets and stock cars. He died after driving drunk and crashing into a tree in New York in 1956, at age 44. And that soon became a tradition, and he was the first one to do that. You have to anticipate the throttletheres a lag there. "We flipped it over and I didn't want to see him because I knew I had to race. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. catching its nose and twirling like a propeller a half-dozen times while also overturning. It just makes driving at Indianapolis easier. Pollard was known as a giving man who did things like visit troops in Vietnam and give speeches at churches and high schools all over the nation. Map
Despite his hard luck with cars, Pollard quickly gained a strong fan base, not just from Southern Oregon, but at Indy as well. And I saw myself and , honest to God, didn't believe it was me. The second car out on the track was Graham Hill #70, who posted a four-lap average of 171.208 mph. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Jackson Pollock was born in Cody, Wyoming, on January 28, 1912. Try again later. May of 1973 was a deadly month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, earning it the nickname Bloody May. It began on this day in 1973 when American race car driver Art Lee Pollard, Jr., died in an accident while running practice laps for the Indianapolis 500. Add to your scrapbook. Make sure that the file is a photo. Actually, it isnt the turbine, but the four-wheel drive and the engineering and the chassis. No one did. He died Dec. 27, 2012. Pollard, 46, was pronounced dead an hour later from pulmonary damage due to flame inhalation. Savage, 26, suffered critical burns but survived 33 days. The car clipped the wall coming out of turn one and did a half-spin as it headed to the grass on the inside of the short chute. about it," winner Gordon Johncock said. A
This position gave him economic security during the remaining years of the Great Depression as well as an opportunity to develop his art. google_ad_format = "728x90_as";
My car hit another and then spun down the track with the wheels off it. The red flag flew as the rain intensified on Lap 133. English His lover, artist Ruth Kligman, was the only survivor of the accident. He waved his checkered cap from the riding mechanic's seat of his winning Delage. I went out in qualifying later and set a new track record. He served time in jail. "They had everybody stopped there in Turn 4," Johncock said. The car careened off the wall, burst into flames and spun into the infield, where it rolled several times. momentarily blinded by the fuel spray and ended up in the infield grass. google_color_border = "DDAAAA";
This brought back many memories for Fletcher, who owned the car that Art Pollard died in during the 1973 race. remember very vividly
. His death hit my family very hard, and to this day we miss him. rescue Walther. He earned money doing it, but like my mom tells it, it pretty much just broke us even, and we could travel and not go into debt, because he won all the time. George Snider had. Walther touched wheels with Jerry Grant's car in the sixth row and was launched into the catch fence near the starting line. "Back then, it was like me sitting on this stool with a seat belt," Foyt said. I got up early and went to visit him. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. I couldn't believe it was that bad. Smiley's funeral was held on May 20, 1982 and he was buried in his birth location in Nebraska. Minutes later, Pollard's car smacked the outside wall in Turn 1, spun, flipped and slid to a stop in Turn 2, engulfed in flames. Drivers who survived an earlier era now openly wonder how they did. Art L. Pollard. The race was postponed until Tuesday, when on the second parade lap, the sky opened again and another washout was declared. Verify and try again. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He hit it head-on with enough force to rip the machine in two
"It's probably the lowest point in my life," said Patrick, who continues as a
It erupted in flames with the green flag still waving. Pollard, a 1945 graduate of Roseburg High School, began his racing career in Roseburg. It was a quick input on the wheel to the right, and it came right backit only happened that one time. People in the pits recall the searing intensity of the heat. I actually had an opportunity to meet him once in Lexington. The traditional victory banquet was canceled. MEDFORD, Ore. Among those starting their engines in the 1950s, 60s and early 70s were two Southern Oregon natives, Bob Christie of Grants Pass and Art Pollard of Medford. Jackson Pollock is best known for his action paintings and Abstract Expressionist works. It was a lot of fun.. driving through a river of flaming methanol," recalled David Hobbs, now a
Unfortunately, Indianapolis Motor Speedway was where Pollard lost his life in an accident on May 12, 1973, during a practice run for the Indy 500. . Art Pollard - driver
Family members linked to this person will appear here. clean this time, with Bobby Unser getting a jump on Rutherford, who missed a gear change. After four years in the Navy, he went to work at Hansen Chevrolet, where Art was a mechanic. "It was January 1, 2016, and I was just like, 'Eh,. Bob Kehoes book, Art Pollard: The Life and Legacy of a Gentleman Racer, Chapter 30 May 12, 1973, Lifelong friends respond to Arts fatal accident, May 12, 1973. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Pieces tumbled down the track and Savage slid to a stop, still strapped in the cockpit amidst a pool of burning fuel, but fully conscious, somehow speaking to safety workers and medical officials. On the track, he won 83 championship events and became one of Southern Oregons biggest stars in Indianapolis. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Once I got the news I called the hospital, but by then he had passed away. Cars were on the edge. With Memorial Day came gloomy skies and intermittent showers that interrupted
get down the bloody straightaway.' The traditional post-race banquet was
"They looked exactly alike," Andy said, speaking in the hushed tones of grief 40 years later. Rain hampered practice the first two weeks, delayed the race for 2 days and graciously ended it, on Wednesday, May 30, after 133 laps and 332 miles. Walther clipped Grant's left front tire, and the car jumped violently into the fence,
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Current IndyCars generate 670 horsepower. From a small hydroplane on Oregon's Umpqua River to micro-midgets and modified stock cars on a half-mile oval in Roseburg, Oregon. He won two Indy car events in 1969, and finished second in the first two California 500s at Ontario Motor Speedway. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. She also provided a stabilizing factor that he sorely needed, given his drinking and social awkwardness. the condition of Savage. The car slammed into the outside wall coming out of turn one, burst into flames, and spun as it headed to the grass on the inside of the short chute. Photo courtesy of Bob Pollard. But racing colleagues and fans agree, it was a huge loss. And I think it was a tribute to him and the fact that he cared. After a while, I told my friend that I had to get back home to watch the time trials. "He was kind of cheering me on and was happy I was in a car, because we were
Johncock, who would win again when he beat Rick Mears by .16 seconds in 1982, didn't look or sound happy. It was a needed and welcome improvement. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Johncock left the track quickly. He is believed to be the first driver from Southern Oregon to race at Indy. history. This painting represents Pollocks breakthrough into a totally personal style in which Bentons compositional methods and energetic linear invention are fused with the Surrealist free association of motifs and unconscious imagery. Bob and his wife Karen reside in Hillsboro, Oregon. preparations four times. Over the left hand I wear a glove, a black glove. position he would hold until pitting. "I've seen the movies of that start hundreds of times since. Savage lost control. He had suffered internal lung lesion due to flame inhalation, a broken leg, a fractured right arm, third-degree burns and a severe spinal injury. Bring
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He was a truck driver who was elated when asked to become an STP crewman.]. Artle Lee Pollard, Jr. (May 5, 1927 May 12, 1973), was an American racecar driver. As their communities grappled with an invisible enemy, artists have often tried to make sense of the random . He and Pollard were close friends. Bob Green remembers that windy Saturday morning, too; cant forget it really. "I would do my racing, get in an airplane and go
But Patrick also lost a crewman, Teran, and a driver, Savage. Thanks for your help! We were listening to the radio broadcast of the activity at Indy when they announced that Art had crashed and later passed away in the hospital. The 1973 Indianapolis 500 remains one of the lowest points in American motor sports
Johncock said. This isn't going to do any good either. Paul Jackson Pollock was the fifth and youngest son of Stella May McClure and LeRoy Pollock, who were both of Scotch-Irish extraction (LeRoys original surname was McCoy before his adoption about 1890 by a family named Pollock) and born and raised in Iowa. All during practice he was saying that this might be his best year. Methanol, at 70 degrees, weighs about 6.6 pounds a gallon. Car trouble ends his day early on lap 45. Schedule
with crashes that killed drivers Art Pollard and Swede Savage and crewman Armando Teran
READ MORE. Dallenbach also talked to Savage in the hospital, because he was hired to replace him. Ken Glass, a long-time Roseburg resident, sponsored Arts car until Indianapolis came calling and the rates simply got too expensive. But for a while I was very depressed. (HTTP response code 503). Resend Activation Email. The chassis dug into the grass and flipped upside-down, slid a short distance and then flipped back over as it reached the pavement again in turn two, finally coming to a stop in the middle of the track. He really put his foot into it and topped teammate Hills speed with an incredible 171.559 mph average. On the west coast, daughter Judy (then 23-years-old) and son Mike (25-years-old) heard this shocking and unwelcome news on radio and television in the early morning hours. emphasis on safety. based on information from your browser. First published in 2016, this is an expanded version of Art Pollards biography that includes more content and photos. In 1945 Pollock married the painter Lee Krasner and moved to East Hampton, on the southern shore of Long Island, New York. Last Updated: Jan 24, 2023 Article History Table of Contents Jackson Pollock See all media Born: January 28, 1912 Cody Wyoming Died: August 11, 1956 (aged 44) East Hampton New York Notable Works: "Mural" Movement / Style: Abstract Expressionism Action painting automatism modern art Notable Family Members: spouse Lee Krasner Magazine and eBay Motors. Failed to delete memorial. When they got me up to walk, I'd get dizzy and go sit back down. I was a helluva mess at the time but still conscious. For the next two years Pollock lived in poverty, first with Charles and, by the fall of 1934, with his brother Sanford. From a small hydroplane on Oregon's Umpqua River to micro-midgets and modified stock cars on a half-mile oval in Roseburg, Oregon. "My whole family was in tears. Meanwhile, the infield continued its metamorphosis into a bog of mud and stinking
The chassis dug into the grass and flipped upside-down, slid a short distance and then flipped back over as it reached the pavement again in turn two, finally coming to a stop in the middle of the track. Still, his professionalism and upbeat demeanor had impressed his peers. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Actor Michael J. Pollard, known for his roles in "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Star Trek," has died at the age of 80. "It was amazing to come back the next year and it was as if people had not forgotten about it, but cleansed it from their minds and were ready for another 500-mile race.". A proud family man, a well-respected competitor, a humanitarian, and a friend to all, was gone. garbage, and half the 350,000 fans went home. Pollard's was an uncommon touch. He finished in the top ten 30 times, with 2 victories, both in 1969, atMilwaukeeandDover. Jackson Pollock was an American painter who was a leading exponent of Abstract Expressionism, an art movement characterized by the free-associative gestures in paint sometimes referred to as action painting.. Christie started at Indianapolis every year from 1956 to 63. Carnegie, who will call his 53rd Indy 500 today. Savage hit was moved. He was just an everyday, common person that shared stories. He really was an extraordinary individual blessed with many rare qualities and talents., Art Pollard was a credit to the sport of auto racing. A TV news report, that included interviews with friends and daughter, Judy Dippell. Racing Accident Of Art Pollard Matthew Cipolla 3.25K subscribers Subscribe 7.6K views 1 year ago INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY He died in Indianapolis, Indiana as a result of injuries sustained in. We just dont!, It was hard, and I still miss having him in my life, adds Judy. "It was part of the gig.". He moved up the ranks, eventually testing himself against the best in the United States Auto Club Championship Car Series. A fire truck traveling at an estimate 60 mph in the wrong direction hit Teran, who suffered crushed ribs and a fractured skull. We got treated terrible until we qualified. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "By Wednesday, when we showed up at the race track, the place stunk," he said. Walther's fate might have been worse; had the tank stayed with the car he surely would
Then all of a sudden we broke through that, and Bruce bought us white pants, we had Levis and t-shirtsand then about that time, we gained the respect of the rest of the people, Stewart said. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Failed to report flower.
Back then, the Wide World of Sports televised the qualifier, but they did radio updates every thirty minutes, Mike said. Savage was moving toward the front again on Lap 59
Memorial ID. It was 5:30 p.m. Only 10 cars were still running. A popular super-modified champion in the Western States in the 1960s to ultimately the Championship Car Series achieving the pinnacle of racing at the famed Brickyard in Indiana. The race recommenced an hour later. For a while though, it was touch and go. I was lucky to have him for a dad, even if I had him less time than I wanted. Art Pollard (Dad) began racing a small hydroplane on Oregons Umpqua River, next micro-midgets, then modified stockcars in a half-mile oval in Roseburg, Oregon. Its probably more psychological because of the instant response with a gas engine. The figurative character of works such as Totem Lesson 1 (1944) and The Blue Unconscious (1946) contrasts with the heavily painted, all-over design of Shimmering Substance (1946) and Eyes in the Heat (1946), indicating the range of imagery and technique he employed during this period. He was 46. It wasnt big money, but enough to do what we needed to, Judy Dippell said. 1961 Art Pollard won the 1961 Western States Race of Champions with the 34 Willys racer with a longer chassis and some added body work and a new fuel tank which increased the weight to 2050 pounds. Colin Chapman had returned to Indianapolis and Parnelli Jones was lending his expertise to the Granatelli team. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Art Pollard (7232111)? All I asked was if theyd give me time to call his family in Oregon, Pat recalls. Tuesday was wet, as well, and the drivers saw the red flag while on their parade lap. Foyt had already went up that way and had walked back and grabbed a hold of me and said,
Born in Dragon, Utah, Pollard died in Indianapolis, Indiana, as a result of injuries sustained in practice for the 1973 Indianapolis 500. Art's dad was born in Anderson, Texas. Maybe not to dad, because I think he took the relationships he had for granted, because he was that way though his whole life. The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. friends . "He told me, 'Don't go up there,'" Johncock recalled. March 18, 1972 - At Phoenix Art qualified 21st in the #11 Quality Racing Scorpion now with a turbocharged Foyt powerplant. pointed for the inside wall. By Wednesday, tension and exhaustion infected the track. Schwankovsky gave Pollock some rudimentary training in drawing and painting, introduced him to advanced currents of European modern art, and encouraged his interest in theosophical literature. Even though it was so hard to lose him, I find tremendous solace in my faith and the fact that I had such a loving dad. 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