May 1951, Indianapolis 500

In May 1951, Jimmy once again tried to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.  He tried to qualify the #33 Iddings Meyer-Offy, but made contact in the Northwest corner during practice.

He also tried to qualify for the race in the #47 Merkler Machine Works Offy Special.  He did not qualify this car for the race either.

This is a picture not taken in '51, but of Jimmy poised in the Merkler Machine Works Offy Special that he attempted to qualify.

Photo from the Wabash Plain Dealer

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