Driver Art Pollard was killed in a horrific pole-day qualifying crash. In the fall of 1930 Pollock followed his brother Charles, who left home to study art in 1922, to New York City, where he enrolled at the Art Students League under his brothers teacher, the regionalist painter Thomas Hart Benton. "They looked exactly alike," Andy said, speaking in the hushed tones of grief 40 years later. "Terrible. Qualifying speeds were down nearly 10 mph, with Foyt winning the pole and Rutherford collecting the first of his three victories. 1970 Indianapolis 500 [ESPN Classic Telecast Version] (Full Race), 5. Contact Bob Kehoe, author of Art Pollard:The Life and Legacy of a Gentleman Racer.Request an autographed copy. It was then Joe Leonards turn in his #60 STP turbine. To this day, he Fast forward 36 years. Somewhere in my possessions I have an autographed photo of Art and the Indy car. Born in Dragon, Utah, Pollard died in Indianapolis, Indiana, as a result of injuries sustained in practice for the 1973 Indianapolis 500. Bobby Unser took the pole at 195.940 mph, 17 mph faster than the year before. Johnny Rutherford, who had been one of the first drivers on the scene of Pollard's In 1937 Pollock began psychiatric treatment for alcoholism, and he suffered a nervous breakdown in 1938, which caused him to be institutionalized for about four months. They said it was my fault. Safety was the watchword for the 1974 Indianapolis 500. Art and his crew started 28 main events and won an astonishing 22 of them., Perhaps his most admirable quality (off the track) was his ability to take a moment of his time and make everybody he talked with feel important. You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools, or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence. interrupted again by rain, which, mercifully, caused it to be stopped at Lap 133 of the (Just last week, the wall was fitted with an innovative series of have been incinerated. In the fifties he soon built a reputation as a tough competitor. It was as if a message were being sent with the relentless rain that delayed, They were going to cut off the left hand at first, but the doctor felt he could save it. The chassis dug into the grass and flipped upside-down, slid a short distance and then flipped back over as it reached the pavement again in turn two, finally coming to a stop in the middle of the track. Art's Parents - Artle Lee Pollard Sr. (1903-1964) & Bobbie Marie (Jaynes) Pollard (1907-2000). You slow down the film and there's no other conclusion you can come to. All Rights Reserved. Being a big race fan, I was fortunately allowed to go. The grandstand was showered in debris and burning fuel. 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. He served time in jail. He really put his foot into it and topped teammate Hills speed with an incredible 171.559 mph average. Over the course of time, speeds have continued to increase but safety measures have "We flipped it over and I didn't want to see him because I knew I had to race. Smiley's funeral was held on May 20, 1982 and he was buried in his birth location in Nebraska. google_ad_height = 90; Not just for publicity, but sincerely cared for people, Dippell said. "I think Cars were on the edge. The neighborhood kids (and dogs) were thrilled! But it was his love of adventure that got him into racing stock cars and midgets in the 40s and 50s. They wore the same uniform. Colin Chapman had returned to Indianapolis and Parnelli Jones was lending his expertise to the Granatelli team. I had a lot of skin grafts on it. I had no brows and almost like a burr haircut. Tales Current IndyCars generate 670 horsepower. I went out in qualifying later and set a new track record. Christie was born in Grants Pass in 1924 and helped his family raise hops. Carnegie, who will call his 53rd Indy 500 today. ", "To me, it was a horrible year," recalled Andy Granatelli. He was a truck driver who was elated when asked to become an STP crewman.]. Memorial ID. 1961 Art Pollard won the 1961 Western States Race of Champions with the 34 Willys racer with a longer chassis and some added body work and a new fuel tank which increased the weight to 2050 pounds. Art Pollard: The Gentleman Racer Paperback - September 13, 2019 by Bob Kehoe (Author) 9 ratings See all formats and editions Paperback $25.00 1 New from $25.00 First published in 2016, this is an expanded version of Art Pollard's biography that includes more content and photos. And it was like talking to your next door neighbor. I couldn't believe it was that bad. No one did. The large wings of 1972-73 were reduced in size. But, hell, that 150 was a hell of a lot harder than that 250, you know what I mean? Over the next 16 years his family lived in California and Arizona, eventually moving nine times. The car was demolished. Martin says Bob Christie was a class act in the racing community. Pollard raced at Indy seven times, finishing eighth in the 1967 race. A All I asked was if theyd give me time to call his family in Oregon, Pat recalls. Evergreen Memorial Park. Recent studies by art historians and scientists . Pollard never regained consciousness, and his injuries were reported to include pulmonary damage due to flame inhalation, third degree burns on both hands, face and neck, a fractured right arm, a fractured leg, and a severe spinal cord injury. 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. He died living his dream, doing what he loved; and it was a privilege for him to race at that level., Mike Pollard, was working as a steel fabricator for Fred Gerhardt in Fresno, California. Thanks for your help! He was 46. The car was demolished. A 10 car pile up on the opening lap eliminated Art and the #40 car. I told 'em I was at the Indy 500. More than 70 gallons of burning fuel sprayed into the grandstand and puddled on the track as cars scattered down the front stretch. "He told me, 'Don't go up there,'" Johncock recalled. Parts of my kneecap were smashed. But more often than not, car trouble kept him from winning the big prize at Indy. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Art Lee Pollard Jr. We were listening to the radio broadcast of the activity at Indy when they announced that Art had crashed and later passed away in the hospital. Learn more about merges. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Art Pollard (7232111)? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The car slammed into the outside wall coming out of turn one, burst into flames, and spun as it headed to the grass on the inside of the short chute. He died Dec. 27, 2012. recalled pole-sitter Johnny Rutherford. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. June 8, 1969 The STP team showed up at Milwaukee with Greg Weld in the #57 STP Gerhardt Offy and it was a good thing. get down the bloody straightaway.' 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 was astounded. The total distance covered was 1,450 feet (440m). The email does not appear to be a valid email address. This brought back many memories for Fletcher, who owned the car that Art Pollard died in during the 1973 race. But I didn't have enough muscles to do anything. Foyt had already went up that way and had walked back and grabbed a hold of me and said, Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. "Well, you were running 150 mph, you're not running 250. Clouds threatened again but sun broke through and the track dried. Pollard frequently visited Larue Carter Memorial Hospital, a facility for mentally ill youth, and each May arranged for a busload or two of its children to come to the track for a picnic. It erupted in flames with the green flag still waving. Smiley died instantly from massive trauma inflicted by the severe impact. Pre Race Events 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 2016, Marc Evans, 3. 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. Krasner, whom Pollock respected as an artist, had already proven her ability to handle his affairs with Guggenheim. 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. As Judy relates, There is no good way to get the horrible news that your dad has had an accident and died. Pollard had clipped a wall, an impact that sent his car skidding into the infield grass . Learn more about managing a memorial . Later Mike would often recall, You never saw him when he wasnt smiling., Bob Pollard (Arts brother) and his wife, Diane, were also living in California at the time. He liked and understood people, and he gave of himself to his fans and friends - some of whom called him "Roberto" because of his dark heavy-bearded complexion. 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. At this time Pollock, who had been raised an agnostic, also attended the camp meetings of the former messiah of the theosophists, Jiddu Krishnamurti, a personal friend of Schwankovsky. ". You can always change this later in your Account settings. one of the corners that was grabable," said Dallenbach, who is now the chief steward Indianapolis Star - Sunday, May 13, 1973. And you dont always get that from, not just race drivers, but also other stars so-to-speak. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. His tires were warmed, his four-speed gear box in high. Commerce City, Colorado. | 2. In 1968, all three of Andy Granatelli/Colin Chapman designed turbines made the field on the first day of qualifications. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. When he married in 1945, Pollock moved to Long Island, where he lived for the rest of his life. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Approximately one hour after the accident, Art Pollard was pronounced dead. This was after I'd begun to walk on my own. "It was part of the gig.". Then I progressed to hand grips. remember very vividly | gravity. The. 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. Art died inIndianapolis,Indianaas a result of injuries sustained in practice for the 1973Indianapolis500. Granatelli was the CEO and affable pitchman of the car's sponsor, STP oil products. On the west coast, daughter Judy (then 23-years-old) and son Mike (25-years-old) heard this shocking and unwelcome news on radio and television in the early morning hours. wrong," said Dan Gurney, himself a driver until 1970 and later an owner and car Both men stood frozen in their separate locations as news broke on the radio that their friend, Art Pollard, had died in a crash on Pole Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Wally Dallenbach, who started behind Walther in the middle of the seventh row, was Try again. The car slammed into the outside wall coming out of turn one, burst into flames, and spun as it headed to the grass on the inside of the short chute. The traditional post-race banquet was The car slammed into the wall coming out of turn one and spun as it headed to the grass on the inside of the short chute. squeezing Jerry Grant against the wall. Learn more about merges. "He came off the wall and almost landed on the front of my car," said Lee Kunzman, whose first Indy start carried him only a few hundred yards. After a while, I told my friend that I had to get back home to watch the time trials. Richards writes for The Indianapolis Star, a Gannett property. Resend Activation Email. It was a needed and welcome improvement. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? During one period in 1961, he won 22 of 28 main events. After four years in the Navy, he went to work at Hansen Chevrolet, where Art was a mechanic. I was surprised to find the site honoring your brother, his career, and untimely death. Born in Dragon, Utah, and raised in the Portland, Oregon area, Pollard drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 19651973 seasons, with 84 career starts, including the 19671971 Indianapolis 500 races. His car exploded in an angry orange flash. He went on to qualify for six races, but broke his leg in a qualifying accident in 1972 and had to sit out that race. He studied life drawing, painting, and composition with Benton for the next two and one-half years, leaving the league in the early months of 1933. "When I finally got out, I was still weak. He had just turned 46-years-old one week earlier. Instead, he survived with multiple burns, particularly to his We just got on the plane and came home.". Note: Prior to 1965 Artwon 83 championship events in the Western Statesand Canada and became one ofSouthern Oregons biggest stars. 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. Car trouble ends his day early on lap 45. The grid was reset without Walther. One of the top athletes probably in the country. Swede Savage - driver (died later), Using hardened brushes, sticks, and turkey basters, and household enamel paints, Pollock squirted, splashed, and dripped his paint onto canvas rolled out over his studio floor. BARBARA POLLARD OBITUARY. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The race was postponed until Tuesday, when on the second parade lap, the sky opened again and another washout was declared. Art was a good human being; a drivers driver. He started twenty-fifth and finished twenty-second after a spin. By Lap 42, Savage, the 26-year-old charger from California, had taken the lead, a Savage was moving toward the front again on Lap 59 Then they had two big fellas, two great big fellas, come in and lift me up and hold me up in the air and let me try and move my legs. I was a helluva mess at the time but still conscious. google_page_url = document.location; An accident had not killed a driver here since 1973, when Art Pollard died on the first day of qualifications and Swede Savage died of injuries sustained in an accident during the race. Art went on to win his first Champ Car race after a wild start (shown above). "When I first got out, I remember I put on my nice-looking crepe slacks and my good-looking shirts. As the race started, Salt Walther and Jerry Grant touched wheels, launching Walther's car into the catch fence . And I was wasted. google_color_link = "0033FF"; 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Try again later. Retaining walls were raised, catch fences improved and some "trackside seating" was removed. He was found unconscious, and was rushed to Methodist Hospital in the new Cardiac ambulance. He lived with his brother Charles and later in an apartment in Greenwich Village with his brother Sanford and Sanfords wife. Main For my hands I got a box of sand. Pollard's lap prior to the crash was timed at a speed above 192 miles per hour (309km/h). Twelve cars were caught up in the wreckage as Walther's car pin-wheeled down the track upside down, gushing flaming methanol. George Snider had. 1954 Art competes in Bob and Ollies Micro-Midget at the Roseburg Fairgrounds in Oregon. It was one of the most miserable weekends of his life. All three major accidents resulted in fireballs. Green, who lives in Eugene, was once Pollards body and paint man. I'd lost fifty pounds or so. emphasis on safety. The back end jumped out and I caught it. But after the wreck, I looked like I was fifteen years old again. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. During a subsequent practice lap, a wheel came off in the NE corner and he crashed, breaking his leg. 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. Jackson Pollock was born in Cody, Wyoming, on January 28, 1912. Kunzman took over Pollard's car for the remainder of the 1973 season. Savage, 26, suffered critical burns but survived 33 days. Once I got the news I called the hospital, but by then he had passed away. 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. A little after 2 p.m., for the second time in three days, gentlemen started their engines. "I thought it was my son who had been hit.". Somebody from the hospital released the news, but I was not able to get in touch with anybody before the news became public.. My name was Salt Walther. Food As their communities grappled with an invisible enemy, artists have often tried to make sense of the random . He was a real nice guy and we got along very well, Green said. He also won the A Dash, the Fast Heat Race, and all three of his 25 lap main events. "Everyone's friend," Unser called him. google_color_border = "DDAAAA"; He visited children at La Rue Carter Hospital in Indianapolis, where a playground there was named after him. These spiritual explorations prepared him to embrace the theories of the Swiss psychologist Carl Jung and the exploration of unconscious imagery in his paintings in subsequent years. google_ad_client = "pub-8002195670072149"; The family left Cody, Wyoming, 11 months after Jacksons birth; he would know Cody only through family photographs. Racing Accident Of Art Pollard Matthew Cipolla 3.25K subscribers Subscribe 7.6K views 1 year ago INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY He died in Indianapolis, Indiana as a result of injuries sustained in. Survivors were his widow, Patricia; a son Michael; a daughter, Judy Dipple of Speedway; and his mother, Mrs. Artie Pollard of McMinnville. A TV news report, that included interviews with friends and daughter, Judy Dippell. Art Pollard (Dad) began racing a small hydroplane on Oregons Umpqua River, next micro-midgets, then modified stockcars in a half-mile oval in Roseburg, Oregon. For a moment it was up in the air and then it spun sideways and came down on fire. ", Meanwhile in the pits, Teran, an STP crewman, headed toward the accident scene. But the luck and success ran out preparing for the 1973 Indy 500, a race remembered for deadly accidents. A. From a small hydroplane on Oregon's Umpqua River to micro-midgets and modified stock cars on a half-mile oval in Roseburg, Oregon. car owner in Champ car. crash, ended up on the pole at 198.413 mph, including one lap in the 199s. There was a mirror over the sink in the bathroom. announcer, 'We're supposed to have 33 of the best drivers in the world and they can't even We just took to each other, Green said. You never saw him when he wasnt smiling, Mike said. "Swede wasn't much older than my son (Steve)," Patrick said. He and Pollard were close friends. Jim Malloy had crashed in this same turn 2 days before and would die 2 days later. He was always racing. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. google_color_url = "0033FF"; Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Art Pollard (7232111)? If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". Art L. Pollard, 61, of Commerce City, passed away October 2, 2019 in Brighton CO surrounded by his family. There is a problem with your email/password. It came out in the papers that i said that maybe I didn't get bumped. cemeteries found in McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. And I set to work to build myself up. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. First published in 2016, this is an expanded version of Art Pollards biography that includes more content and photos. You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. Ken Glass, a long-time Roseburg resident, sponsored Arts car until Indianapolis came calling and the rates simply got too expensive. He pulled into his pit and climbed out of his car. nationality American born May 5, 1927 hometown Dragon, Utah died May 12, 1973 place of death Indianapolis. With Memorial Day came gloomy skies and intermittent showers that interrupted He made every race from then on until 1979 with a best finish of 9th in 1976. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Party All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Foyt, although Foyt then took to teammate George Snider's car. Before the next race, significant changes were made to the cars to keep speeds in check 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. Art Pollard Race Driver: A Life Remembered, It would honor him to know he is remembered, not only for his passion for racing and skill as a driver, but for who he was as a person. Growing up in the small. After the delay, Johncock moved into the lead and dominated until the race was Magazine and eBay Motors. On Friday Art qualified fastest with a new track record. The car careened off the wall, burst into flames and spun into the infield, where it rolled several times. Art was buried in McMinnville Oregon. Add to your scrapbook. And so that helped. "See, that's where I was so fortunate. Generated by Wordfence at Wed, 1 Mar 2023 22:21:11 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. The traditional victory banquet was canceled. He qualified in 31st spot in 1971. All during practice he was saying that this might be his best year. For a while though, it was touch and go. Early attrition knocked out Mario Andretti, stock-car regular Bobby Allison and A.J. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He grew up in California and Arizona, where his father worked on a string of unprofitable truck farms. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The two day event was held at the Kearney Bowl in Fresno California. He was unconscious until his death an hour later at Methodist Hospital of flame inhalation. A lot of fans - and drivers too - said that Walther blew it. A fire truck traveling at an estimate 60 mph in the wrong direction hit Teran, who suffered crushed ribs and a fractured skull. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Rutherford It consisted mostly of small landscapes and figurative scenes such as Going West (193435), in which Pollock utilized motifs derived from photographs of his birthplace at Cody. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? driving on the track. Dallenbach also talked to Savage in the hospital, because he was hired to replace him. 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. There wouldn't be another on-track fatality at IMS until Gordon Smiley in 1982. observers. Year should not be greater than current year. 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Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Swede Savage, driver of another Patrick Racing, STP-sponsored car, and Armando Teran, mechanic on a third Patrick/STP car, also died. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. "What happened - what people saw - was my car hit a tire on Jerry Grant's Eagle and flip high into the air. He finished in the top ten 30 times, with two victories, both in 1969, at Milwaukee and Dover. Survivors were his widow, Patricia; a son Michael; a daughter, Judy Dipple of Speedway; and his mother, Mrs. Artie Pollard of McMinnville. google_color_text = "000000"; plastic cylinders and covering plates designed to minimize the force of impact. the blue McLaren-Offy of rookie David "Salt" Walther drifted to the right, He told him he was going to hit 200 mph, or die trying. And I looked like a skeleton walking in them because they didn't come close to fitting. "People don't realize how the driver gets himself geared up for battle," said Bobby Unser, who would lead 39 laps before retiring with a blown engine. Empty.". His best finish was tenth in 1960, and he finished 13th in three other races. Paul Jackson Pollock was the fifth and youngest son of Stella May McClure and LeRoy Pollock, who were both of Scotch-Irish extraction (LeRoys original surname was McCoy before his adoption about 1890 by a family named Pollock) and born and raised in Iowa. The start was Walther touched wheels with Jerry Grant's car in the sixth row and was launched into the catch fence near the starting line. 'George, he was a great lover of . Back then, the Wide World of Sports televised the qualifier, but they did radio updates every 30 minutes, Mike said. Unfortunately Art slipped in Johnny Rutherford's oil and crashed in turn 1. There was an error deleting this problem. Make a life-giving gesture Pollard's wreck (when he broke his leg in 1972) was a direct result of a broken right rear hub on his STP-Lola. Pollard, away from racing, worked as a car dealer and mechanic and worked with mental health charities. 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. He graduated from Roseburg High School in 1945. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. It just makes driving at Indianapolis easier. "Seldom have so many things that potentially could go wrong actually gone He won two Indy car events in 1969, and finished second in the first two California 500s at Ontario Motor Speedway. His racing career started in Roseburg racing hydroplanes on the Umpqua River, and micro-midgets at the fairgrounds. google_ad_height = 90; It gets to your stomach, to your head.". The message was stressed in the costliest of terms This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. "By then, I could laugh about it. In 1956, Time magazine gave Pollock the name "Jack the Dripper," referencing his unique style of action painting. He earned 300 points and $17,362.00. He was a mechanic and car dealer at the time of his death. And I looked in it. placed in ambulances, driving rain hit again. A popular super-modified champion in the Western States in the 1960s - to . google_color_bg = "ECF8FF"; Jackson Pollock lived in New York after moving there in 1930 to study art. Only a couple of hundred yards past the flag stand, Milwaukee-area auto dealer. Now engineers design and redesign cars and seats and helmets to minimize the effect on It was just a week after the local heros 46th birthday. From a small hydroplane on Oregon's Umpqua River to micro-midgets and modified stock cars on a half-mile oval in Roseburg, Oregon. Foyt approached and put a hand on Johncock's arm. If you wait too long, you bog down.. He turned away from the flatbed truck he was working on when the radio news mentioned his fathers name. Art had little practice time in the car, but late in the afternoon, Art pulled onto the track in his #20 turbine, and his average speed of 166.297 was good enough to earn the 11thstarting spot in the middle of the fourth row. He is believed to be the first driver from Southern Oregon to race at Indy. The organization sanctioned the Indianapolis 500, which Pollard raced in five times. He had burns, broken bones, and a severe spinal cord injury. Emily Kasriel explores the art of plague from the Black Death to current times. Art Pollard (born 05 May 1927 Dragon, Utah; died 12 May 1973 Indianapolis, Indiana). Legendary Track Announcer Tom Carnegie says Pollard carried a high level of sportsmanship and driving that attracted fans. Was born in Cody, Wyoming, on January 28, 1912 20. 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