expanded to 30 minutes. The broadcast featured the debut of Lou Palmer, who reported from the normally quiet and remote third turn. However, on the opening lap, Palmer was quickly thrust into duty, as his first words on the network were to describe the massive 15-car pileup and fatal accident of Pat O'Connor. Among the guests that visited the booth was Pete DePaolo. In 2019, this entire race's radio broadcast became available as a paid digital download form the Indianapolis Motor Speedway website. Race notes Fastest Lead Lap: Tony Bettenhausen – 1:02.370 (144.300 mph) Pat O'Connor had appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in the week leading up to the race. His subsequent death is considered an early example of the perceived "Sports Illustrated cover jinx." Only Appearance: George Amick (killed in 1959 USAC 100-mile race at Daytona) First Appearance: A. J. Foyt (First 4-time Indianapolis 500 winner.) Formula One Championship standings after the race Formula One Drivers' Championship standings Formula One Constructors' Championship standings Notes: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. Also, points scored in the 500 did not count towards the F1 constructors championship. USAC points standings after the race Note: Only the top 10 are listed References External links Indianapolis 500 History: Race & All-Time Stats – Official Site 1958 Indianapolis 500 Radio Broadcast, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 races Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500