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Memory Lane | Parnelli Jones Wins 1963 Indianapolis 500

Friday, April 6, 2018 Indianapolis Motor Speedway

All of Jones’ talent was on display in 1963 in the beautiful roadster famously nicknamed “‘Ol Calhoun” that he also drove in the “500” in 1961 and 1962. He won the pole at a record average speed of 151.153 mph and led 167 of the 200 laps for a 33.84-second victory over Lotus star Jim Clark.