1909: First race for stock class costing $1600 or under, second race for stock class
costing $3000 or less, and final race a free-for-all.
1912: First race for medium car class (231-301 ci), second race for medium heavy class
(301-450 ci), third race a free-for-all, and final race held the following day also a free-for-all.
Pullen was only finisher in first race.
1915: Driver William Carlson and riding mechanic Paul Franzen killed on 56th lap of first
race. Maxwell team manager, Ray Harroun, retired the team.
1920: Milton drove non-stop.
1922: Final race on Tacoma board track.
1969: Race run in two heats. Second heat was first rain race in USAC history.
1986: Michael Andretti runs out of gas within sight of the checkered flag handing the
Father's Day victory to his dad.
1995: Al Unser, Jr. was initially disqualified for ground clearance. The decision was
reversed on appeal after the season was over.
1997: Race shortened due to the two hour limit as a result of heavy rain. Closest margin
of victory in Champ Car history -- 0.027 seconds. Also, closest finish for top three (0.055 sec.).
2001: Race shortened due to the two hour limit as a result of rain and numerous full course yellows.
2003: Adrian Fernandez becomes second owner/driver to win a CART race.
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1912: First race for medium car class (231-301 ci), second race for medium heavy class
(301-450 ci), third race a free-for-all, and final race held the following day also a free-for-all.
Pullen was only finisher in first race.