NJTank Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 What controversy marred the 1981 Indianapolis 500?Who won the race? Who was later ruled the winner after a penalty?and what was the final outcome?I hope this 4 parter makes up for missing last night www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Hey! I suggested a two-part question. Not four!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZzyzx41 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Boy I feel like such a 'neck here...Bobby Uncer originally won. Penalty for passing cars under a yellow flag. Mario Andretti was given the win. After appeals however, Unser was just fined and given the victory. Q: What controversy marred the 1981 Indianapolis 500?A: Bobby Uncer passed some cars under a yellow flag and was penalizedQ: Who won the race?A: Bobby Uncer obviously or we wouldn't be discussing it, now would we?Q: Who was later ruled the winner after a penalty?A: Mario Andretti got the win...temporarilyQ: What was the final outcome?A: After appeals, Uncer was fined $40K and given back the victory. -DanielCheck Out My Podcast! Latest Episode 273: The Color BlinkyLatest Photo Upload: January 7, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Andretti got screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 CZzyzx41 is Correct Andretti was always getting screwed www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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