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1983 Pocono 500
The 1983 Pocono 500, the 13th running of the event, was held at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, August 14, 1983. Branded as the 1983 Domino's Pizza 500 for sponsorship reasons, the race was won by Teo Fabi, the first rookie to win the Pocono 500.
On March 8, 1983, Domino's Pizza announced they would offer a one million dollar bonus to any driver who could win IndyCar's Triple Crown of 500 Mile Races: The Indianapolis 500, Michigan 500, and Pocono 500. In 1982, Gordon Johncock won Indianapolis and Michigan before breaking a gearbox while running second at Pocono. If no driver won all three races, Dominos would award a $10,000 prize to the driver that scored the most points in the three races.
In May, Tom Sneva won the Indianapolis 500, the first of his career. In mid-July, John Paul Jr. won the Michigan 500. This meant no driver was going for the Domino's Triple Crown million dollar bonus at Pocono.
Rookie Teo Fabi was attempting to become the first driver to win the pole at all three 500 mile races in one year, having already won the pole at Indianapolis and Michigan.
At Pocono, Johnny Rutherford made his return to Indy Car racing after suffering a broken left foot and ankle at Indianapolis.
Wednesday's practice session saw Teo Fabi post the fastest speed at 193.1 mph. Al Unser Jr. was second fastest at 189.0 mph.
Practice and qualifying scheduled for Thursday was canceled. CART required a medical helicopter at all tracks before on-track activity was allowed; due to fog and poor visibility, the helicopter was unable to land at the track when it attempted in the morning. A rainstorm around 2:30 p.m. prevented another landing attempt from the helicopter and washed out any chance of practice.
Bobby Rahal led a practice session on Friday at 189.5 mph, followed by Mario Andretti and Danny Ongais. Rain cancelled qualifying for the second straight day.
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1983 Pocono 500
The 1983 Pocono 500, the 13th running of the event, was held at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, August 14, 1983. Branded as the 1983 Domino's Pizza 500 for sponsorship reasons, the race was won by Teo Fabi, the first rookie to win the Pocono 500.
On March 8, 1983, Domino's Pizza announced they would offer a one million dollar bonus to any driver who could win IndyCar's Triple Crown of 500 Mile Races: The Indianapolis 500, Michigan 500, and Pocono 500. In 1982, Gordon Johncock won Indianapolis and Michigan before breaking a gearbox while running second at Pocono. If no driver won all three races, Dominos would award a $10,000 prize to the driver that scored the most points in the three races.
In May, Tom Sneva won the Indianapolis 500, the first of his career. In mid-July, John Paul Jr. won the Michigan 500. This meant no driver was going for the Domino's Triple Crown million dollar bonus at Pocono.
Rookie Teo Fabi was attempting to become the first driver to win the pole at all three 500 mile races in one year, having already won the pole at Indianapolis and Michigan.
At Pocono, Johnny Rutherford made his return to Indy Car racing after suffering a broken left foot and ankle at Indianapolis.
Wednesday's practice session saw Teo Fabi post the fastest speed at 193.1 mph. Al Unser Jr. was second fastest at 189.0 mph.
Practice and qualifying scheduled for Thursday was canceled. CART required a medical helicopter at all tracks before on-track activity was allowed; due to fog and poor visibility, the helicopter was unable to land at the track when it attempted in the morning. A rainstorm around 2:30 p.m. prevented another landing attempt from the helicopter and washed out any chance of practice.
Bobby Rahal led a practice session on Friday at 189.5 mph, followed by Mario Andretti and Danny Ongais. Rain cancelled qualifying for the second straight day.