He had just turned 46-years-old one week earlier. momentarily blinded by the fuel spray and ended up in the infield grass. Colin Chapman had returned to Indianapolis and Parnelli Jones was lending his expertise to the Granatelli team. But I didn't have enough muscles to do anything. google_ad_type = "text_image"; Corrections? Learn more about merges. On Saturday Art broke his own track record from the day before, again he won the A Dash, the Fast Heat Race, and two out of three of his 25 lap main events and finished 2nd in the other. google_ad_height = 90; There was a mirror over the sink in the bathroom. Art Pollard was crowned Champion (shown above) and awarded a 9 2 trophy after compiling 1,150 out of a possible 1,200 points over the two days. Main Art drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1965 through 1973 seasons, with 84 career starts, including the 1967 through 1971 Indianapolis 500 races. "I think it was because of things like that that I really never got that close to In time trials, with a car with the new air wing design, and running in high winds, the car went out of control and flipped several times at speeds over 190 miles an hour. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Pollard's was an uncommon touch. Art Pollard, American race car driver (b. He unstrapped and pronounced the day "the happiest of my life.". Indianapolis -- Twenty-five years later, some of the memories return like yesterday, many have faded like dusty photographs and still others evoke unimaginable pain. The figurative character of works such as Totem Lesson 1 (1944) and The Blue Unconscious (1946) contrasts with the heavily painted, all-over design of Shimmering Substance (1946) and Eyes in the Heat (1946), indicating the range of imagery and technique he employed during this period. Add to your scrapbook. You slow down the film and there's no other conclusion you can come to. google_color_border = "DDAAAA"; Food On Friday Art qualified fastest with a new track record. "I would do my racing, get in an airplane and go A He was rushed to Methodist Hospital, but died shortly afterward. Legendary Track Announcer Tom Carnegie says Pollard carried a high level of sportsmanship and driving that attracted fans. Bring "My whole family was in tears. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. I am sorry that you lost him at such an early age, but I thought you might appreciate knowing that a while ago, he made a young boys day. The grandstand was showered in debris and burning fuel. Over the left hand I wear a glove, a black glove. Art was buried in McMinnville Oregon. In 1968, all three of Andy Granatelli/Colin Chapman designed turbines made the field on the first day of qualifications. His lover, artist Ruth Kligman, was the only survivor of the accident. He has held positions as Media Coordinator for an SCCA Pro Series, and Public Relations Coordinator for a producer of major hot rod shows. But the luck and success ran out preparing for the 1973 Indy 500, a race remembered for deadly accidents. A TV news report, that included interviews with friends and daughter, Judy Dippell. Johncock parked his car in the short chute and climbed out, intending to check on Savage, his teammate. Pollard died in Indianapolis, Indiana, as a result of injuries sustained in a crash during practice on the first day of time trials for the 1973 Indianapolis 500. It erupted in flames with the green flag still waving. Milwaukee-area auto dealer. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Savage, 26, suffered critical burns but survived 33 days. [6][7], Art Pollard's cousin Brad Pollard and Art Pollard's son Mike Pollard both competed in various types of racing.[8][9][10]. What I really admired about Bob Christie was that he was such a gentleman on the track. Please enter your email and password to sign in. They were going to cut off the left hand at first, but the doctor felt he could save it. garbage, and half the 350,000 fans went home. In the Saturday morning practice session on May 12th, Pollard was running 191.4 mph when he lost control of his Dan Gurney Eagle car and smashed into the outside retaining wall at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Growing up in the small. "Swede wasn't much older than my son (Steve)," Patrick said. Pollard had clipped a wall, an impact that sent his car skidding into the infield grass . He hit the inside wall almost head-on at full speed. For the next two years Pollock lived in poverty, first with Charles and, by the fall of 1934, with his brother Sanford. This was after I'd begun to walk on my own. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Its probably more psychological because of the instant response with a gas engine. I'd splash on the alcohol and take a handful of sand and squeeze and squeese it. Like Christie, Art Pollard of Medford began his racing career in midgets and stock cars. Please select which sections you would like to print: Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Approximately one hour after the accident, Art Pollard was pronounced dead. "Everyone's friend," Unser called him. He didn't get to race in 1972 although he qualfied his STP Lola in 10th spot. Robin Miller, the long-time Indianapolis Star racing writer who now works as an IndyCar reporter for NBC Sports Network and the Speed network, recalled sitting with Pollard on the pit wall early pole day morning. The yellow came out when light rain began falling on Lap 129. Back then, the Wide World of Sports televised the qualifier, but they did radio updates every thirty minutes, Mike said. Art's dad was born in Anderson, Texas. I told 'em I was at the Indy 500. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Jungian symbolism and the Surrealist exploration of the unconscious also influenced his works of this period; indeed, from 1939 through 1941 he was in treatment with two successive Jungian psychoanalysts who used Pollocks own drawings in the therapy sessions. Jackson Pollock lived in New York after moving there in 1930 to study art. A crew. The impact tore off two wheels immediately, and the wings were also torn off during the slide. She is the daughter of Art Pollard. He turned the car over to its owner, Foyt, who had gone out on Lap 37 with a failed bolt. POLLARD--Barbara, who retired in 2002 as the English Department Chairperson at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City . No one did. "We flipped it over and I didn't want to see him because I knew I had to race. Then I thought: Well, shit. The. Failed to delete memorial. google_ad_client = "pub-8002195670072149"; A scarecrow.". To this day, he Memorial ID. Approximately one hour after the accident, Art Pollard was pronounced dead. To use this feature, use a newer browser. In 1973, that figure was in excess of 1,000. He was found unconscious, and was rushed to Methodist Hospital in the new Cardiac ambulance. English His early work depicts landscapes and figures with surrealist elements. improved even more. As Judy relates, There is no good way to get the horrible news that your dad has had an accident and died. position he would hold until pitting. But he never forgot about his old friends. Patrick owned Patrick Racing, which fielded the winning car, driven by Gordon Johncock. car owner in Champ car. I went out in qualifying later and set a new track record. During one period in 1961, he won 22 of 28 main events. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Eventually I began to work with the weights. Updates? You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. I was a helluva mess at the time but still conscious. Art qualified in 6th spot in 1970. His work and example had enormous influence on them and on many subsequent art movements in the United States. Art was born May 5, 1927 in Dragon, Utah. I think he was probably the first driver that we had who helped local people. He had suffered internal lung lesion due to flame inhalation, a broken leg, a fractured right arm, third-degree burns and a severe spinal injury. about it," winner Gordon Johncock said. He did everything so well. His racing was not professional in the Northwest and the Western states. He told him he was going to hit 200 mph, or die trying. At 9:37 a.m., Pollard hit the outside wall in turn 1, spun to the inside, then flipped over, coming to a rest in turn two with flames and heavy damage. Johncock's victory gave owner Pat Patrick the first of his three triumphs at Indy, and And you dont always get that from, not just race drivers, but also other stars so-to-speak. The traditional victory banquet was canceled. A 10 car pile up on the opening lap eliminated Art and the #40 car. Christie started at Indianapolis every year from 1956 to 63. It was horrendous and I could tell it was not good. After 1 lap, Art replaced Weld in the #57. Rene Thomas, the 1914 race winner, was driven around the track. Note: Prior to 1965 Artwon 83 championship events in the Western Statesand Canada and became one ofSouthern Oregons biggest stars. As their communities grappled with an invisible enemy, artists have often tried to make sense of the random . For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. "He was kind of cheering me on and was happy I was in a car, because we were Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. But for a while I was very depressed. It wasnt big money, but enough to do what we needed to, Judy Dippell said. Art was born November 13, 1957, in Denver, CO, to Arthur L. and Philomena "Minnie" (Schenfeld) Pollard. I discovered an interesting fact the other day while following some of your links. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He was driving under the influence of alcohol and was killed after he was thrown from the vehicle. Survivors were his widow, Patricia; a son Michael; a daughter, Judy Dipple of Speedway; and his mother, Mrs. Artie Pollard of McMinnville. //-->. "He said, 'You don't want to see it.". Photo courtesy of Mike Pollard. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. google_ad_channel ="0983136519"; Instead, he survived with multiple burns, particularly to his "He told me, 'Don't go up there,'" Johncock recalled. He graduated from Roseburg High School in 1945. 'You don't want to go up there.' In 1968, he teamed up to drive one of Andy Granatelli's famous STP Lotus Turbines. He went on to become a popular super-modified champion in the Western States in the 1960sand finally, the Indy Racing circuitachieving the pinnacle of racing, the famed BrickyardIndianapolis Motor Speedway in 1967. It was the Golden Era of IndyCar racing. Art Pollard. The death drew notice, but the loss of one more driver wasn't all that unexpected. His death was the first at Indy since 1973 when Art Pollard and Swede Savage were killed and, to date, the last driver to die during qualifying. "This is what everybody feared," ABC's Jim McKay told the worldwide television audience. Art Pollard was a top-notch racecar driver, but there was more to him than that. If there is anything good that came about from the 1973 Indianapolis, it was a new "I think we can trim it out and get a little more out of it," Pollard responded. By Wednesday, tension and exhaustion infected the track. Walther's fate might have been worse; had the tank stayed with the car he surely would Recent studies by art historians and scientists . It was pole day for the Indianapolis 500, a sunny Saturday bright with the promise of speed. Generated by Wordfence at Wed, 1 Mar 2023 22:21:11 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Drag images here or select from your computer for Art Lee Pollard Jr. memorial. I've been lifting weights since I was sixteen years old. The back end jumped out and I caught it. IndySpeedway.com At Milwaukee, on August 22, 1965 - Art Pollard made his USAC Champ Car debut, driving a rear-engine Rolla Vollstedt designed car owned by Jim Robbins. Wally Dallenbach stepped into Savage's. Before the next race, significant changes were made to the cars to keep speeds in check The front of Walther's car was torn off. In years since, there has been no final determination on the cause of Arts accident. They said it was my fault. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Swede Savage, driver of another Patrick Racing, STP-sponsored car, and Armando Teran, mechanic on a third Patrick/STP car, also died. Seats keeping it warm.' that much more safe.". Tales Bob Stewart was a member of his first crew at Indianapolis, and a life-long friend. He and Pollard were close friends. There wouldn't be another on-track fatality at IMS until Gordon Smiley in 1982. Hell, we'd take him on hunting trips, fishing trips, everywhere. He made speeches at schools and churches and visited the troops in Vietnam, but his pet project was the LaRueCarter Memorial Hospital for retarded children in Indianapolis. In 1948, Green and Caskey traveled with Pollard to race tracks all over the West Coast and Canada to compete in micro-midget and hard-top events. He was a true sportsman, a very strong competitor, and wouldnt hurt a fly. From the time I was a little girl, I never thought it would happen to him. | "When somebody's hurt, he goes through a helluva rehabilitation process. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7232111/art-lee-pollard. . Invalid memorial. "I thought I was blind until I flipped up my visor. Pieces tumbled down the track and Savage slid to a stop, still strapped in the cockpit amidst a pool of burning fuel, but fully conscious, somehow speaking to safety workers and medical officials. He sliced and diced his way up through the field and took the lead from STP teammate and Indy 500 winner Mario Andretti. The total distance covered was 1,450 feet (440 m). respectfully declines requests to talk about the race. Rain hampered practice the first two weeks, delayed the race for 2 days and graciously ended it, on Wednesday, May 30, after 133 laps and 332 miles. When they got me up to walk, I'd get dizzy and go sit back down. After these experiences, his work became semiabstract and showed the assimilation of motifs from the modern Spanish artists Pablo Picasso and Joan Mir, as well as the Mexican muralist Jos Clemente Orozco. The message was stressed in the costliest of terms Sorry! It began on this day in 1973 when American race car driver Art Lee Pollard, Jr., died in an accident while running practice laps for the Indianapolis 500. Walther touched wheels with Jerry Grant's car in the sixth row and was launched into the catch fence near the starting line. My name was Salt Walther. Henry Martin always admired Bob Christie. 1970 Indianapolis 500 [ESPN Classic Telecast Version] (Full Race), 5. You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. Methanol, at 70 degrees, weighs about 6.6 pounds a gallon. His tires were warmed, his four-speed gear box in high. Pollard's wreck (when he broke his leg in 1972) was a direct result of a broken right rear hub on his STP-Lola. He hit it head-on with enough force to rip the machine in two Car trouble ends his day early on lap 45. "Friends and Family Remember May 12 1973", "Art Pollard Racing in 1973, the Tragedy and Reactions", "Art Pollard: Early Years and Personal Facts", https://web.archive.org/web/20071205052904/http://artpollard.tripod.com/1972-73.html, https://web.archive.org/web/20110810203442/http://www.judydippel.com/cmsj/, https://artpollardracedriver.info/art-pollard-by-years/art-pollard-racing-in-1973-the-tragedy-and-reactions/, https://oilpressure.com/2012/02/27/art-pollard-somehow-always-overshadowed/, https://www.historicracing.com/driverDetail.cfm?driverID=5062, http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20160430/SPORTS/160439978, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Art_Pollard&oldid=1091444970, Pages using small with an empty input parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 4 June 2022, at 11:04. "I thought it was my son who had been hit.". I was lucky to have him for a dad, even if I had him less time than I wanted. 1954 Art competes in Bob and Ollies Micro-Midget at the Roseburg Fairgrounds in Oregon. google_color_bg = "ECF8FF"; Art won $941.00 for his 14th place finish and Bobby Unser won the race. Pollard moved in next door to Caskey in 1944. ToDo Even though it was so hard to lose him, I find tremendous solace in my faith and the fact that I had such a loving dad. All three major accidents resulted in fireballs. He really was an extraordinary individual blessed with many rare qualities and talents., Art Pollard was a credit to the sport of auto racing. Dallenbach also talked to Savage in the hospital, because he was hired to replace him. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He qualified 12th, but due to mechanical trouble on lap 7, he finished 31st. It was a lot of fun.. A system error has occurred. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. So it was being a good father, a good man, and a person of integrity that I admire, Dippell said. Forty years later, children cavort on the hospital's "Art Pollard Playground" and the picnic survives in his honor, financed by his fund, the original $25,000 still untouched. google_color_text = "000000"; Unfortunately, Indianapolis Motor Speedway was where Pollard lost his life in an accident on May 12, 1973, during a practice run for the Indy 500. A little after 2 p.m., for the second time in three days, gentlemen started their engines. Savage was moving toward the front again on Lap 59 Find the obituary of Art Pollard (1957 - 2019) from Commerce City, CO. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Retaining walls were raised, catch fences improved and some "trackside seating" was removed. He qualified in 31st spot in 1971. Early Life Paul Jackson Pollock was born on January 28, 1912 in Cody, Wyoming. "I thought, my goodness, we're never going to recover from this," said the speedway's Carnegie. From a small hydroplane on Oregon's Umpqua River to micro-midgets and modified stock cars on a half-mile oval in Roseburg, Oregon. But, hell, that 150 was a hell of a lot harder than that 250, you know what I mean? Pollard, 46, was pronounced dead an hour later from pulmonary damage due to flame inhalation. wrong," said Dan Gurney, himself a driver until 1970 and later an owner and car Nov 13, 1957 - Oct 2, 2019 He had to relearn to walk but he was back at Indy, back in the field for the 1974 Indianapolis 500. It was too late for too many. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Walther's The total distance covered was 1,450 feet (440m). After a while, I told my friend that I had to get back home to watch the time trials. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Art Pollard (7232111)? remember very vividly google_ad_width = 728; Learn more about managing a memorial . He always made time for the people he knew and for the fans, Judy Pollard enjoying Arts race car in their Medford driveway in 1967. That's 500 pounds of high explosive. We got treated terrible until we qualified. canceled and he and many others on the team went instead to Methodist Hospital to check on A lot of fans - and drivers too - said that Walther blew it. He is believed to be the first driver from Southern Oregon to race at Indy. During pole qualifying earlier that month, driver Art Pollard was killed in a horrific crash when his car topped 191 mph, then struck the outside wall, burst into flames, spun into the infield. Drivers who survived an earlier era now openly wonder how they did. He was an engaging speaker and frequent spokesman. They carried a full fuel load of 75 gallons. We just got on the plane and came home.". Pollocks evolution from this point throughout the 1940s shows a struggle to find a process by which he could translate his entire personality into painting. You have to anticipate the throttletheres a lag there. Born in Dragon, Utah, and raised in the Portland, Oregon area, Pollard drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1965-1973 seasons, with 84 career starts, including the 1967-1971 Indianapolis 500 races.

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