Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2007 Indy Cars

Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2007 Indy Cars Photos and Stories.

34TH Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2007, Historic Vintage Car Races Indy Cars<
2007-08-17 - 2007-08-19 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, California, USA

Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2007 Indy Cars

Indy Roadster History
In 1946, Frank Kurtis began designing cars specifically for Indy 500, the Ross Page special being his first. The Indy Roadster was introduced in 1952 and was specially designed to accommodate the repetitive turns of the 2.5-mile oval by placing more weight on the inner left-hand of the vehicle. In addition, the Roadster was much lighter and quicker. The Kurtis Roadster dominated the Indy 500 lineup for several years.

In 1955, a mechanic named A.J. Watson arrived at Indy and took the "roadster" to a new level. He modified a Kurtis-built roadster for the John Zink Team and won the race. Overall, Watson built some 23 roadsters, including the cars that won the 500 in 1959-60, 1962 and 1963. When A.J. Foyt, Jr., recorded the last 500 victory for a front-engine car in 1964, he, too, was driving a Watson roadster. Watson-built cars won the race seven times, which leaves him tied for the record for most wins by a builder. Watson, a legend in motorsports, will be honored in person at the Rolex Monterey Historic.

Overall, the Indy Roadster won the Indy 500 twelve consecutive times (1953-1964).

"By conquering the great challenges of the Indy 500 races, the Roadster left an innovative mark in the history of automotive engineering," said Earle. "Our event will not only honor the various Roadster models but those who participated in the entire Indy Roadster Era, including drivers, mechanics and team owners."

Bell Lines Silnes Champ Dirt 1961
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Chenowth 1961
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Chenowth 1961
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Chip Ganasso Racing IRL Championship_car 2003
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Christiansen 1959
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Curtis 1957
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Don_Lee Special 1948
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Elder_1961
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Elder_Indy Roadster 1961
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How Special 1956
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Joe Hunt Magneto Special 1960
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Kurtis 500J 1959
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Kurtis 500J 1959
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Kurtis Kraft 500A 1952
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Kurtis Kraft 500B 362 1953
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Watson Weinbeger Homes 1962
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Kurtis Kraft KK2000 Champ Car 1948
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Kurtis Krift 500G 1957
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Kurtis Midget F282-48 1948
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Leader Card Champ Dirt 1959
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Leader Card Kaiser Aluminum 1964
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Lotus 56 Turbine Indy Car 1968
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Meskowski 1960
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Miller Indy Car 1930
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Schmidt Special 1960
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Schroeder 1951
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Schroeder 1951
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Stevens Chapman Special 1952
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Watson 1958
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Watson 1959
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Watson 1962
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Watson 1963
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Watson Bardahl Special 1963
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Watson Indy Car 1959
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Watson Indy_Car 1959
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Watson Indy Roadster 1959
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Watson Roadster 1963
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Bowels Seal Fast Special 1960
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