== Wins, Leaders and Race Competition == == Race Average Finishing Speeds == == Qualifications == === Pole Position === †- During time trials, Bill Vukovich II turned his first lap at 185.797 mph (299.011 km/h), to set the one-lap track record, and was the first driver to officially break the 180 mph (290 km/h) barrier. He, however, crashed on his second lap, and did not complete the four-lap qualifying run.
== Wins, Leaders and Race Competition == == Race Average Finishing Speeds == == Qualifications == === Pole Position === †- During time trials, Bill Vukovich II turned his first lap at 185.797 mph (299.011 km/h), to set the one-lap track record, and was the first driver to officially break the 180 mph (290 km/h) barrier. He, however, crashed on his second lap, and did not complete the four-lap qualifying run.
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