Back then, race fans had to wait until that evening to watch and edited (down to two hours) version of the race on ABC-TV.
BTW, The commentary of Jim McKay and Jackie Stewart during the start, first few laps, final few laps, and finish of the race were recorded as they took place. Their commentary for the middle of the race was recorded while they were watching the taped and edited action on TV monitors at the same time viewers at home saw it.
I was aroun when A.J. Foyt first started to race Indy Cars. Then, it got to where he was winning a lot. I sort of became an anti-A.J. Foyt fan. Then, when his driving career was winding down, I became an avid A.J. Foyt fan. Why not? He was the world's greatest driver.
I was the cameraman in at the first turn when Gordon's engine blew. My spotter hit me in the shoulder which is why the camera moves violently. I kicked him in the chest and told him to get off my platform. I memorized AJ's position which is why I zoomed out slightly to show him passing Gordon. Then I watched Gordon go for the water and zoomed out from AJ and zoomed into Gordon. It was the highlight of my camera career. My name at the time was Willie Hubert. I then zoomed out t the crowd
This is the best tape quality that I've seen of this race. Any chance of uploading all of it?
stantak1 5 months ago
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Thanks for the memories,
This was my first Indy 500 race, and I was seated front of AJ Foyt Pit
I really enjoed the race
Javier Elenes
GarradelMexicano 6 months ago
Thanks for the memories,
this was my first indy 500 race, and iwas swared frnt of AJ Foyt pits
i really enjoyed the race
Javier Elenes
GarradelMexicano 6 months ago
A.J. Foyt, in my opinion, is the greatest race car drievr who ever lived.
altfactor 1 year ago
@altfactor I agree completely.
2014cwajts71 9 months ago
Back then, race fans had to wait until that evening to watch and edited (down to two hours) version of the race on ABC-TV.
BTW, The commentary of Jim McKay and Jackie Stewart during the start, first few laps, final few laps, and finish of the race were recorded as they took place. Their commentary for the middle of the race was recorded while they were watching the taped and edited action on TV monitors at the same time viewers at home saw it.
altfactor 1 year ago
I was aroun when A.J. Foyt first started to race Indy Cars. Then, it got to where he was winning a lot. I sort of became an anti-A.J. Foyt fan. Then, when his driving career was winding down, I became an avid A.J. Foyt fan. Why not? He was the world's greatest driver.
rdadal 1 year ago
I was the cameraman in at the first turn when Gordon's engine blew. My spotter hit me in the shoulder which is why the camera moves violently. I kicked him in the chest and told him to get off my platform. I memorized AJ's position which is why I zoomed out slightly to show him passing Gordon. Then I watched Gordon go for the water and zoomed out from AJ and zoomed into Gordon. It was the highlight of my camera career. My name at the time was Willie Hubert. I then zoomed out t the crowd
PanoramaVideo360 1 year ago 2
@PanoramaVideo360 Cool. How many 500's did you work?
2014cwajts71 9 months ago
"A.J. Foyt leads the Indianpolis 500!" Wow that sounded great... wish it were still true.
STUCKER868 1 year ago
IT'S ALL OVER A.J HAS DONE IT HE HAS WON HIS 4TH INDIANAPOLIS 500
jim mckay
sir945 1 year ago
From an AJ Foyt fan, I say thanks a lot for posting this.
raiders1967 2 years ago 3
Jackie Stewart 7:46
"Well, I reckon he's pussy-footing that throttle pretty well."
doctorindy 2 years ago 6
The most historic Indy 500 ever run....bar none!
ynp1978 2 years ago 6