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	'55 Indy 500® Winner - #6
		Sweikert moved up to 3rd place by lap 35.
		While Sweikert made his final pit stop on Lap 133, Art Cross and Don Freeland moved into 1st and 2nd place.
		Sweikert led with half a lap over Freeland, until Lap 178 when Freeland's transmission failed.
	www.carousel1.com /4501.htm (314 words)

	Find A Grave Cemetery Records- Bob Sweikert
		Sweikert was a 5-time veteran of the Indianapolis 500, winning the classic in 1955, an event marred by the death of Bill Vukovich, Sr., who was killed in a crash while leading and attempting to lap cars at the rear of the field.
		Sweikert was also the AAA 1955 "big car" racing champion and finished 6th in the 1956 Indianapolis 500.
		He is considered one of several victims of the "Sports Illustrated Jinx." After appearing on the cover of the 5/28/56 issue, he was killed soon thereafter during a sprint car race at the Salem, Indiana, Speedway.
	www.findagrave.com /cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1475&pt=Bob+Sweikert (130 words)

	1:18 Scale Kurtis Kraft Roadster Models by Carousel 1
		Kurtis continued to refine his designs, and in 1955 the series culminated in the cigar-shaped KK500C/D. On the KK500C, the offset engine could be mounted vertically or tilted 36 degrees right, while a KK500D was a "C" with provision for power steering.
		Bob Sweikert, in a KK500D, won the 1955 Indy 500 which was overshadowed by Vukovich's fatal accident.
		Sweikert's crew chief, A.J. Watson, Jr., improved Kurtis' design to build a Watson Roadster that outran all the Kurtis racers at the 1956 Indy 500.
	carousel1.com /kurtis_krafts.htm (409 words)

	Rare Sports Films - Vintage Baseball Video Sports Auto Racing Events
		Then, soon-to-be-winner Bob Sweikert is heard talking to his young chief mechanic A.J. Watson about pit board signals for the upcoming race.
		Bob Sweikert, who started 14th, is up to 4th place after 125 miles.
		A happy Sweikert with wife Dolores and race queen Dinah Shore are shown in Victory Lane, ending a truly unforgettable 500!
	www.raresportsfilms.com /1955indi2.html (866 words)

	Meeting In Chicago Bar Paved Way For Flaherty’s Win In 1956 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Sweikert drove the John Zink Special to victory in 1955 with a speed average of 128.209 mph.
		Sweikert said he could bring his sprint car, and probably no one would know the difference.
		Sweikert and Flaherty began talking, and the Irishman asked Sweikert if he was going to drive for Zink and Watson the next season.
	www.brickyard.com /500/news/1999/flaherty-052099.html (282 words)

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		driver Bob Sweikert and 1956 with driver Pat Flaherty, died Feb. 5 in a Tulsa hospital.
		Sweikert and Flaherty, and one with Lloyd Ruby.
		The victories by Sweikert, Flaherty, Larson and Rathmann came with A.J. Watson as chief mechanic, while the victories of Ruby and McElreath were wrenched by Denny
	www.oilstick.com /rparks/obit/johnzink.htm (582 words)

	The Valvoline Cup National Points Championship!
		INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- John S. Zink, the Tulsa, Okla., industrialist whose cars won the Indianapolis 500 in 1955 with driver Bob Sweikert and 1956 with driver Pat Flaherty, died Feb. 5 in a Tulsa hospital.
		Zink also partnered with Bob Wilke of Leader Cards, Inc., to field the car with which Jim Rathmann won all three heats of the 1958 500-mile race at Monza, Italy.
		The victories by Sweikert, Flaherty, Larson and Rathmann came with A.J. Watson as chief mechanic, while the victories of Ruby and McElreath were wrenched by Denny Moore.
	www.valvolinecup.com /News/stories.asp?StoryID=142820 (481 words)

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		Unfortunately, when Bob arrived at the stadium he realized the seat was in the last row in the corner of the stadium.
		Who in their right mind would have a seat like this at the Superbowl and not use it?!" The man replied, "Well, actually, the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with my wife, but she passed away.
		As Bob died a few years later it is very hard to find information on this.
	clubs.hemmings.com /clubsites/chevylist/archive/10127.HTM (2288 words)

	A Report On The Accident That Killed Bill Vukovich
		The Front Row -- Jerry Hoyt on the pole, Tony Bettenhausen in the middle and Jack McGrath on the outside.
		The following 21 pictures appear to have been taken on final practice day and are in as close to the proper order as possible.
		The John Zink Special that eventual 1955 Indy winner Bob Sweikert drove to victory sits along pit road.
	www.vukovichaccident.com /TheMonthofMay.htm (429 words)

	Indianapolis 500
		Young Bob got his first job at the track as a “stooge” in 1957 when his father was crew chief as Don Edmunds earned Rookie of the Year honors.
		The next year Bob Laycock, who had taken over the media room operations at the track from Snappy Ford in 1952, decided to increase his May staff.
		In the film, he is seen walking with Johnny Rutherford up to Newman in the garage area and greeting him and later again approaching Newman and talking to him the day after he supposedly won the race.
	www.indy500.com /news/story.php?story_id=2035 (1443 words)

	Swiekert (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Sweikert was born in LA. He competed in 38 Championship events with four wins.
		He won the ill fated 1955 Indianpolis 500.
		There is a book 'Along For the Ride - A Love Story' by Dori Sweikert, his widow.
	www.gvtc.com /~hdolan/1950's/Photos/Sweikert.htm (50 words)

	LuvRacin.com winners racing opinions by Roger Bathe free classifieds
		The years flew by and I was devastated by the loss of Sweikert, to whom I never got a chance to say “thank you” for the gesture, however fleeting, and the course it set for a goodly part of my life.
		Fortunate to hear a field of Offys, to listen to the banshee wail of the potent, earth shaking Novi’s, to witness the rear engine invasion, the “whooshmobiles” effortlessly gliding by, the speeds climbing beyond the wildest dreams of the men of the ‘50’s.
		I am also indebted to a lady named Dorie Sweikert who was, and is, so kind to a nobody in the racing game.
	www.luvracin.com /03_writers/Spl./6GW4gr3.htm (755 words)

	eBay - bob champion, Fan Apparel Souvenirs, Autographs-Original items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bob & Carol Champion "Experience" LP NM (1972)
		Bob Mathias: The life of the Olympic champion
		Bob Kraft Tom Brady AFC Champions Patriots 8x10 Photo
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=bob+champion&newu=1&krd=1 (433 words)

	MSGNetwork.com
		Zink, who was inducted into the Auto Racing Hall of Fame last May, died Saturday at a hospital in his hometown of Tulsa, Okla., the Indianapolis Motor Speedway said Monday.
		Zink had at least one car in the Indianapolis 500 each year from 1952-67, winning in 1955 with driver Bob Sweikert and 1956 with Pat Flaherty.
		Aside from Sweikert and Flaherty, his drivers included Jimmy Reece, Jerry Hoyt, Gene Hartley, Troy Ruttman, Jud Larson, Ed Elisian, Bob Veith, Lloyd Ruby, Jack Brabham and Jim McElreath.
	www.msgnetwork.com /content_news.jsp?articleID=v749802-07-05-1743EST&newsgroup=motor-racing.news/other (126 words)

	Auto Racing Articles: Nascar Online, Nascar News, Auto Racing, Nascar, Racing, History Of Nascar, Nascar Odds, Nascar ...
		The combined tireless efforts of the United States Auto Club, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indiana State Government, K & K Insurance, Bob Parker of Parker Machinery in Indianapolis and race organizer Bob Sargent of Track Enterprises, Inc. in Macon, Ill. created an avenue of opportunity for the race to be re-instated on the calendar for 2006.
		Indianapolis 500 Champions Bob Sweikert, Jimmy Bryan, Rodger Ward, A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Mario Andretti and Al Unser are former winners, as are current NASCAR stars/USAC graduates J.J. Yeley and Jason Leffler.
		The race’s former promoters, Tom Johnson and 6-R Racing, are still very active and are working hard with our new race promoter Bob Sargent who brings his expertise as the promoter of the USAC Silver Crown races at the Illinois State Fair on August 19 and the DuQuoin State Fair on September 3.
	www.racingone.com /article.asp?artnum=27804 (767 words)

	Publications - Bob & Dori Sweikert Love Story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Author Dori Sweikert, wife of the 1955 Indianapolis 500 winner Bob Sweikert, wrote about their lives together.
		In June 1956, Bob Sweikert was fatally injured during a sprint car race in Salem Indiana.
		Dori was at the race and her grief comes out in the book.
	www.pitstopbooks.com /publications-sweikert.html (183 words)

	How did you find that?
		“Elisian was later accused of causing the death of popular 1955 Indianapolis 500 winner, defending AAA champion and Midwest Sprint Car champion Bob Sweikert during a 1956 sprint car race at Salem, Indiana.
		Just wanted to point out that Bob Sweikert won the Indy 500 in 1955, not 1956.
		I was wondering if anyone out there would have any pictures of Chuck Rodee that I could get off the internet or that they would be willing to copy for my kids.
	www.bretthager.com /wordpress?p=84 (327 words)

	The Official USAC Racing Website - Hall of Famer John Zink passes
		John S. Zink, the Tulsa, Okla. industrialist whose cars won the Indianapolis 500 in 1955 (Bob Sweikert) and 1956 (Pat Flaherty), died Feb. 5 in a Tulsa hospital.
		He also partnered with Bob Wilke of Leader Cards, Inc., to field the car which Jim Rathmann won all three heats of the 1958 500-mile race at Monza, Italy.
		The Sweikert, Flaherty, Larson and Rathmann wins came with A.J. Watson as chief mechanic, while the wins of Ruby and McElreath were wrenched by Denny Moore.
	www.usacracing.com /content/view/4232/100 (627 words)

	1955 Indy 500® - #6
		Bob Sweikert's first start at Indianapolis was in 1952.
		Sweikert had already used two of his three qualifying attempts when he qualified 14th fastest at 139.996 mph on the 3rd day of qualifying.
		Use of any material on any auction web site is strictly prohibited.
	www.apolloinc.org /4501.htm (383 words)

	Untitled Document
		"Legendary track roadster drivers such as Troy Ruttman, Bob Sweikert, Pat Flaherty and Jim Rathmann went on to victory at Indy.
		Jenkins and the legends will provide an exclusive tour of the Parks Museum's latest exhibit, "Track Roadsters -- The Road to Indy." A buffet lunch, refreshments and a no-host bar will be included.
		Bob Jenkins, radio voice of the Indy 500, will host the Legends Tour.
	westcoastopenwheel.com /legends.htm (700 words)

	How did you find that?
		Attention of Joe who Asked about Bob Sweikert
		I posted a reply to your message about Bob Sweikert here (scroll down to the bottom).
		This entry was posted on Tuesday, November 16th, 2004 at 2:58 pm and is filed under Useful.
	www.bretthager.com /wordpress?p=229 (94 words)

	Famed Indy Car Owner John S. Zink Dies
		--> INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Feb. 7, 2005 - John S. Zink, the Tulsa, Okla., industrialist whose cars won the Indianapolis 500 in 1955 with driver Bob Sweikert and 1956 with driver Pat Flaherty, died Feb. 5 in a Tulsa hospital.
		Somewhat following in the footsteps of his father, John S. Zink Sr., who had sponsored a car driven by Cecil Green in 1950 and 1951, Jack Zink arrived with his operation in 1952 and with a driver even younger than himself - 22-year-old Jimmy Reece.
		John Zink Specials won 13 National Championship races between 1955 and 1966, four each with Jud Larson and Jim McElreath, two each with Sweikert and Flaherty, and one with Lloyd Ruby.
	speednewsnow.com /PR2005/020705a.html (482 words)

	USATODAY.com - Former Indy car owner John Zink Jr. dies at 75 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former car owner John Zink Jr., whose 13 champ car victories included the 1955 Indianapolis 500 with driver Bob Sweikert and the 1956 Indy race with Pat Flaherty, has died at 75.
		Zink, who was inducted into the Auto Racing Hall of Fame last May, died Saturday at a hospital in his hometown of Tulsa, the Speedway said Monday.
		Besides Sweikert and Flaherty, his drivers included Jimmy Reece, Jerry Hoyt, Gene Hartley, Troy Ruttman, Jud Larson, Ed Elisian, Bob Veith, Lloyd Ruby, Jack Brabham and Jim McElreath.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/motor/2005-02-07-zink_x.htm (214 words)

	Miscellaneous-Bud Williams 2003 Calendar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Drivers shown are Larry Crockett, Jimmy Bryan, Ted Horn, Joe James, Bob Sweikert, and Pat O'Connor.
		Other photos from other photographers are drivers Jud Larson, Bob Carey, Jim Hurtubise, Don Branson, Tommy Hinnershitz, and Jan Opperman are included.
		This calendar is dedicated to the memory of Bob "Rob" Stolze.
	www.pitstopbooks.com /miscellaneous-2003calendar.html (96 words)

	Jason Leffler - Salem Speedway 06/20/99 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The first thing that comes to mind, when I think of Salem Speedway, is danger.
		1955 "Indianapolis 500" winner Bob Sweikert was killed, in early June 1956, in a USAC Sprint race, at Salem.
		Rich Vogler was killed, on the final lap of a race, in which he was declared the winner, during an ESPN Thunder telecast, in July 1990.
	www.bjwor.com /leffsa99.html (917 words)

	Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Bob Sweikert (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This is an extract from The Middle East Open Encyclopedia, made possible through the Wikimedia Foundation.
		Iraq Museum International always displays the most recent published revision of the source article, Bob Sweikert; all previous versions may be viewed here.
		They link directly to authoring tools for you to start writing a particular article.
	www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref?title=Bob_Sweikert (292 words)

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		The winner of that race, Bob Sweikert, is suppost to have been awarded it as part of his prize.
		Thanks in advance to you Bob, for the list, and to all you classic owners that keep the list alive with your questions and answers.
		BOB ---------------------------- BOB FORD 18091 MARK CIRCLE VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA 92861-2648 BOB_FORD@COMPUSERVE.COM http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/BOB_FORD/ VOICE 714-637-8877 FAX 714-637-2955 Editor of the 57-56-55 CHEVY LIST and TURBOGLIDE REGISTRY I plan to live forever.
	clubs.hemmings.com /clubsites/chevylist/archive/20710.HTM (2981 words)

	SCRAFAN.COM - Racing Scene
		A luncheon program preceded a panel discussion, hosted by broadcaster Bob Jenkins of SPEED Channel.
		CRA roadster drivers who won the Indianapolis 500 included Troy Ruttman, Bob Sweikert, Pat Flaherty, Jimmy Bryan, Rodger Ward, Jim Rathmann and Parnelli Jones.
		Other CRA roadster drivers who made Indy 500 starts include: Don Freeland, Bob Scott, Joe James, Jim Rigsby, Manuel Ayulo, Jack McGrath, Bob Veith, Richard "Red" Amick, Chuck Hulse, Elmer George, Johnny Boyd, Andy Linden, George Amick, Art Bisch, Dick Rathmann and Dempsey Wilson.
	www.scrafan.com /column/tim/2005/1216.html (1363 words)

	we feel the blues when we lose (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		My grandfather Charles W. Yount informed me that Bob Sweikert, the previous year's "500" winner, had been killed earlier in the day.
		I watched Bob Sweikert finish sixth in the golden yellow D-A Lubricants Special number 1 Kuzma - Offy roadster in the 1956 "500." Less than three weeks later the 1955 "500" winner was gone from this world.
		Each day was mostly a game for adolescent, chubby Bob Jennings as I made my way through year fifteen and laughed with my pals while we listened to each other's farts, the louder and smellier the better.
	www.bjwor.com /031112.html (8936 words)

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