to a battle between Jimmy Bryan and Johnny Boyd, with George Amick also in contention. Boyd lost the lead during a pit stop on lap 126. Bryan's team had faster pit stops (three stops for 1 minute and 31 seconds), which allowed him to hold the lead. Rookie A. J. Foyt spun out on lap 149. He hit an oil slick in turn one, went sideways, blowing out all four tires. The car did not make contact with the wall, but the engine stalled and Foyt was out of the race. He placed 16th. Bryan led the final 75 laps (139 total) en route to victory. Bryan was victorious in the same car in which Sam Hanks won the 500 a year earlier. Amick, a rookie, stayed within striking distance of Bryan for the last part of the race, but Amick's crew chief decided to accept a safe second-place rather than risk pushing their rookie driver into a mistake. During the race as the news of Pat O'Connor's death spread around the track, the mood among the spectators became somber and glum. Reportedly, some in attendance left the grounds upon hearing the news of the fatality, some never to return. Box score Notes – Includes 1 point for fastest lead lap All cars on Firestone tires Alternates First alternate: Gene Hartley (#24) Failed to qualify Fred Agabashian (#14, #56, #57, #75) Tony Bonadies (#58) Bud Clemons (#59) Bob Cortner (#93) – Did not finish rookie test Ray Crawford (#49) Jimmy Daywalt (#57, #69, #82) Rex Easton (#10, #72) Don Edmunds (#92) Jack Ensley (#17) Juan Manuel Fangio (#54, #77) Pat Flaherty (#5) – Entry declined, failed physical Elmer George (#10, #28) Joe Giba (#62) Gene Hartley (#24) Al Herman (#68, #75) Bill Homeier (#74, #95) Van Johnson (#58) Jim McWithey (#66) Earl Motter (#61) – Passed rookie test Tom Pistone (#66) – Entry declined, lack of experience Eddie Russo (#55) Troy Ruttman (#98) Dutch Schaefer (#61) – Entry declined, lack of experience Carroll Shelby (#17) – Did not begin rookie test Marshall Teague (#18) Leroy Warriner (#95) Broadcasting Radio The race was carried live on the IMS Radio Network. Sid Collins served as chief announcer. The broadcast reached 302 affiliates across all 48 states, as well as Armed Forces Network and Voice of America. For the final time, a 15-minute pre-race was used. The following year, the pre-race would be