1947 Indy 500
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Shorty's crash wasn't bad, but you can see his head move around like a ragdoll. R.I.P.
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What a bunch of racist retards. Willie T. Ribbs wasn't even racing then.
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@BSNFabricating It sucks since they pussified it. Tell Scot Brayton about how safe it is!
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The voice over on this newsreel is Mel Allen, the famous NY Yankees announcer. He did a lot of the sports voice overs for Fox Movietone News. Movie star Carole Landis, who give Mauri Rose the traditional winner's circle kiss would be dead herself not long after this. She committed suicide/
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cool, on my way to the 100 at Indy next wednesday, soo cool can't wait
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These cars were already monsters. I can feel their power...
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Oh, I appreciate your sentiment. Thank you. Even tho I never was able to know him, I feel connected.
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@Z15HP3 God bless ya friend!
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That'll take you mind off the Commies!
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I am shocked!! I have never seen this footage before. That was my Grandfather - William Cantlin. My dad went to visit him the day of the race and told him he was going to be a grandfather in a couple months. My Mom was pregnant with me at the time. Daddy never forgave himself for talking to him before the race because he thought that may have distracted his attention from the race. I am searching for any info I can find on the race and Shorty's life. Add to this thread if you can.
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In 1947 many of the driver's were back from WWll...A lady asked one if racing was dangerous ..'Oh no Ma'm' was the reply..'...'It's the first time in 4 years no one's been shootin' at me..'..
bellcord 1 year ago 7
Two things:
1) Those guys were just plain tough...
2) The cars were built to go fast...not for driver comfort, safety or anything else. I try to avoid see the fatal accidents, but seeing Shorty Cantlon's crash, that car didn't take ANY of the shock...it passed it all to the driver. It's a shame so many had to pay the ultimate price before safety was put on the agenda.
BSNFabricating 2 years ago 6