Jimmy Dunham 1935 Indy 500 riding mechanic

Jimmy Dunham, the last surviving Indy 500 riding mechanic.
Check out indianapolismotorspeedway.com for other videos and photos for the celebration.

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[DavidSkywalker01]

Very cool, I want more of this old stuff!

[sshepard94]

I agree with David. There is so much history and so many great stories that a lot of us are too young to know. A little more Rick Mears, whom I do remember very well, would be fun too... ;-)

[zuzulo56]

The Riding Mechanic chappies, in these sleds, 'ave always impressed me viz a vie their courage and heroic ability "to hang-on and close their eyes." And quite rarely did ya ever hear them scream in terror...usually ONLY in the corners...during massive drifts...all crossed-up. How cute was it always to see them, after the event with rag in hand, wiping the tears from their eyes. The casual fan thought that he shed 'em out of joy (for a good finish)...we KNOW different!

[Heneryfordrules]

AutoSportScrew, I love your comment about your dad watching my Late Uncle Kelly Petillo, would Love to Hear more of this Historic event

Steve Thanks.

[Heneryfordrules]

This was my Late Uncle, Kelly Petillo, Passed away June 30th 1970 , Jimmy Passed away Aug 1st 2008, Kelly raced @ Indy For 10 years , Was known as a fearless risk taker, A Quoit from 4 Time Indy Winner A.J. Foyt- when Kelly would test his car everybody would watch him cause he would run so deep into the brick paved turns, and also stated if he was to rememberd he (A.J. Foytt 4 time Indy Winner) He wanted to Rememberd Like Kelly Petillo.

[pitts40]

Can't get enough of the old Indy 500 archives. Absolutely the best!

[Heneryfordrules]

Hi, I would love to here or see any photo's if any taken of the day 1935 or storys you were told, love to know more about my uncle kelly .

Thanks Steven W. CA.

[LarryUreyVision]

My Uncle Larry came in 9th place in that race in 1935. I met Jimmy Dunham before he passed away in Aug 2008.

[Heneryfordrules]

Thanks For The Great American History Vid, Gilmore Speedway Special # 5, Gilmore sold out to Mobil Oil in 1940,

Kelly Petillo is in the New York Hall of fame this interview was done just before Jimmy Dunham Passed Away By Indy

[Heneryfordrules]

My Uncle Kelly Won that race With Mr Dunham in 1935 I was going to meet Jimmy Dunham and he passed before we met Aug 2008.

Kelly Petillo Pased away June 30th 1970, I did meet and Talk to Kellys sister, somethings were just ment to be, R.I.P.Jimmy & Uncle Kelly, God Speed 2009

[NialoF2]

RIP Jimmy