Indianapolis Motor Speedway Shut Down for World War II

From the May 27, 2016, WTTV (Indianapolis) "Eight Pearl Harbor Survivors will be honored at Indianapolis 500" by Kylee Wierks.

The win by co-drivers Floyd Davis and Mauri Rose in the No. 16 Noc-Out Hose Clamp Wetteroth/Offy in the 29th Running of the Indy 500 on May 30, 1941, was the last race held at the track until 1946 because of the war.

The IMS facilities-- track, garages and grandstands deteriorated quickly during the war.  Anton "Tony" Hulman saved it when he purchased it in November 1945.  He then spearheaded a huge effort to get it ready for the 30th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 1946.

--GreGen