Art Pollard

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Art Pollard (May 5, 1927 - May 12, 1973), was an American racecar driver.

Born in Dragon, Utah, Pollard died in Indianapolis, Indiana as a result of injuries sustained in practice for the 1973 Indianapolis 500. He clipped the wall coming out of turn one. The car did a half-spin as it headed to the grass on the inside of the short chute where the chassis dug in and it began a series of violent flips as it reached the pavement again in turn two where it finally came to a stop in the middle of the track. The total distance covered was 1450 feet. The car was demolished. The impact tore off two wheels immediately. The wings were also torn off. Pollard's lap prior to the crash was timed at a speed of 192+ mph. Pollard was rushed to Methodist Hospital in the new Cardiac ambulance. His injuries were reported to include pulmonary damage due to flame inhalation, burns on both hands, face and neck, and a broken arm. He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1965-1973 seasons, with 84 career starts, including the 1967-1971 Indianapolis 500 races. He finished in the top ten 30 times, with 2 victories, both in 1969, at Milwaukee and Dover. He was 41 when he died.

[edit] Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Retired
1967	16	13	163.897	15	8	195	Flagged
1968	20	11	166.297	11	13	188	Fuel Shaft
1969	40	12	167.123	12	31	7	Drive Line
1970	10	6	168.595	7	30	28	Piston
1971	99	32	169.499	31	22	77	Gears
Totals						495