Another tidbit, Jimmy qualified for Indy in 1960, but sometime after making the field he declared the car unsafe to drive and stepped out of the race. Dempsey Wilson was allowed to get in the car, he started last and ran maybe 20 laps finishing last.

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Jimmy watching the race from the stands after he decided he didn't want to drive it.  Dempsey Wilson drove it and finished last.

Photo from The News Photo, Bob Doeppers

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Photo from 1960 '500' Program