I told 'em I was at the Indy 500. Savage was moving toward the front again on Lap 59 If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". I found on Findagrave.com. The flames melted it and crinkled it all up.". cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After his time in Roseburg, Pollard left for Medford and later became a national figure. It gets to your stomach, to your head.". "I jumped on the throttle coming out of 2," Krisiloff said, "and spun my wheels halfway down the back straight in high gear.". I do not immediately recall the year, but one of our local motorcycle shops hosted him and his Indy car for a promotion. Meanwhile, the infield continued its metamorphosis into a bog of mud and stinking March 18, 1972 - At Phoenix Art qualified 21st in the #11 Quality Racing Scorpion now with a turbocharged Foyt powerplant. He first qualified for the Indianapolis 500 in 1967. Survivors were his widow, Patricia; a son Michael; a daughter, Judy Dipple of Speedway; and his mother, Mrs. Artie Pollard of McMinnville. Pollard's was an uncommon touch. He turned the car over to its owner, Foyt, who had gone out on Lap 37 with a failed bolt. There was an error deleting this problem. He grew up in California and Arizona, where his father worked on a string of unprofitable truck farms. Art Pollard Race Driver: A Life Remembered, It would honor him to know he is remembered, not only for his passion for racing and skill as a driver, but for who he was as a person. Some of the pieces flew up in the stands. By the mid-50s, he was winning races all over the West Coast and attracted the attention of an Indy car owner in Southern California. Racing Accident Of Art Pollard Matthew Cipolla 3.25K subscribers Subscribe 7.6K views 1 year ago INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY He died in Indianapolis, Indiana as a result of injuries sustained in. With Pollards legacy in mind, the Douglas County Speedway and ASA/Northwest Sprint car Racing Association hosts an annual Art Pollard Memorial race each year in July on a Saturday night. Artle Lee Pollard, Jr. (May 5, 1927 May 12, 1973), was an American racecar driver. You have to anticipate the throttletheres a lag there. Jungian symbolism and the Surrealist exploration of the unconscious also influenced his works of this period; indeed, from 1939 through 1941 he was in treatment with two successive Jungian psychoanalysts who used Pollocks own drawings in the therapy sessions. hands. for Championship Auto Racing Teams. Search above to list available cemeteries. So May of 1973 was a deadly month at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, earning it the nickname Bloody May. Art was born November 13, 1957, in Denver, CO, to Arthur L. and Philomena "Minnie" (Schenfeld) Pollard. That same year, 1968, he won the pole position at the Milwaukee 200 and led the race for the first 135 miles, when his brakes failed. Learn more about merges. He also won the A Dash, the Fast Heat Race, and all three of his 25 lap main events. "When I finally got out, I was still weak. This account has been disabled. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The grid was reset without Walther. In the Saturday morning practice session on May 12th, Pollard was running 191.4 mph when he lost control of his Dan Gurney Eagle car and smashed into the outside retaining wall at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. google_color_bg = "ECF8FF"; Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He was killed during practice on Pole Day for the 1973 Indianapolis 500 when his car hit the wall and caught fire. The pride of Roseburg and Medford, Oregon had driven his last lap. A lot of fans - and drivers too - said that Walther blew it. Learn more about merges. He was very courteous as a driver, but very strong and aggressive on the trackbut with respect for the other driver.. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Its just like driving a passenger car. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jackson-Pollock, National Gallery of Art, Washington - Biography of Jackson Pollock, Guggenheim - Biography of Jackson Pollock, The Art Story - Biography of Jackson Pollock, Jackson Pollock - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11), Jackson Pollock - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). Nov 13, 1957 - Oct 2, 2019 Pollard dominated racing on the super modified circuit on the West Coast in the late '50s and early '60s. Art's dad was born in Anderson, Texas. Salt miraculously made it back the next year, qualifying in 14th position for the 1974 Indy 500. "By then, I could laugh about it. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She is the daughter of Art Pollard. The front of Walther's car was torn off. "I thought I was blind until I flipped up my visor. Walther, 25, suffered a crushed kneecap and severe burns over most of his body. Each year it got a little faster and a better car, and then we he started going to out-of-town races, said Green, who was a body shop mechanic for more than 40 years. a driver's body of accidents, some of which have a force of 70 or 100 times that of Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The chassis dug into the grass and flipped upside-down, slid a short distance and then flipped back over as it reached the pavement again in turn two, finally coming to a stop in the middle of the track. Granatelli was the CEO and affable pitchman of the car's sponsor, STP oil products. The race recommenced an hour later. No one did. Mud and sodden trash was everywhere. With Memorial Day came gloomy skies and intermittent showers that interrupted And I looked in it. For a moment it was up in the air and then it spun sideways and came down on fire. "I've seen the movies of that start hundreds of times since. People in the pits recall the searing intensity of the heat. Tales Ken Glass, a long-time Roseburg resident, sponsored Arts car until Indianapolis came calling and the rates simply got too expensive. Pollard's lap prior to the crash was timed at a speed above 192 miles per hour (309km/h). Food they take serious or drastic measures, somebody always has to get hurt or killed," I didn't cry 'til I got back to the bed. BARBARA POLLARD OBITUARY. I got up early and went to visit him. We were listening to the radio broadcast of the activity at Indy when they announced that Art had crashed and later passed away in the hospital. Pollock was employed by the WPA Federal Art Project in the fall of 1935 as an easel painter. My name was Salt Walther. 2. The total distance covered was 1,450 feet (440 m). He hit it head-on with enough force to rip the machine in two 1970 Indianapolis 500 [ESPN Classic Telecast Version] (Full Race), 5. But it was his love of adventure that got him into racing stock cars and midgets in the 40s and 50s. This biographical article related to United States auto racing is a stub. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Retaining walls were raised, catch fences improved and some "trackside seating" was removed. In 1968, he teamed up to drive one of Andy Granatelli's famous STP Lotus Turbines. "I thought it was my son who had been hit.". momentarily blinded by the fuel spray and ended up in the infield grass. The car slammed into the wall coming out of turn one and spun as it headed to the grass on the inside of the short chute. Not just for publicity, but sincerely cared for people, Dippell said. Pollard, a 1945 graduate of Roseburg High School, began his racing career in Roseburg. In 1968, all three of Andy Granatelli/Colin Chapman designed turbines made the field on the first day of qualifications. The race was postponed until Tuesday, when on the second parade lap, the sky opened again and another washout was declared. Dallenbach said. In years since, there has been no final determination on the cause of Arts accident. For these pieces, many made during his poured period, Pollock dripped paint onto canvas to convey the emotion of movement. Art Pollard's story deserves to be told, from his humble beginnings in Dragon, Utah to his untimely death on Pole Day at Indianapolis in 1973. If you wait too long, you bog down.. Art is shown holding his three year old daughter Judy. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. The pride of Roseburg and Medford, Oregon had driven his last lap. There is a problem with your email/password. Try again later. Foyt, although Foyt then took to teammate George Snider's car. Plain and simple. "Seldom have so many things that potentially could go wrong actually gone All three major accidents resulted in fireballs. Car trouble ends his day early on lap 28. canceled and he and many others on the team went instead to Methodist Hospital to check on Like Christie, Art Pollard of Medford began his racing career in midgets and stock cars. google_ad_type = "text_image"; He did everything so well. Can You Match These Lesser-Known Paintings to Their Artists? 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My other hand - the fingers are at different angles to each other, which you don't really notice most of the time 'cause the hand's not spread open in ordinary circumstances. Please try again later. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. google_color_link = "0033FF"; The figurative character of works such as Totem Lesson 1 (1944) and The Blue Unconscious (1946) contrasts with the heavily painted, all-over design of Shimmering Substance (1946) and Eyes in the Heat (1946), indicating the range of imagery and technique he employed during this period. The grandstand was showered in debris and burning fuel. announcer, 'We're supposed to have 33 of the best drivers in the world and they can't even Hell, we'd take him on hunting trips, fishing trips, everywhere. | But he never forgot about his old friends. Arts wife, Pat Pollard, was unable to get to a phone before the general media reported Arts accident and subsequent death. MEDFORD, Ore. Among those starting their engines in the 1950s, 60s and early 70s were two Southern Oregon natives, Bob Christie of Grants Pass and Art Pollard of Medford. But for a while I was very depressed. He is our most famous son, and whether you were privileged to know him or not you can take pride in the fact that Art was one of us., Our promise to Mike and Judy, and all who all knew him best, is as long as there is a Pacific Racing Association, Art Pollard will never be forgotten, both for the kind of guy he was and for his contributions to the sport we all love so much., (In early 1960s) I felt more comfortable running wheel-to-wheel with Art than anyone in history. People came to see the storied track's first 200-mph laps. "They had everybody stopped there in Turn 4," Johncock said. Rutherford was among the first on the scene of the crash. Clouds threatened again but sun broke through and the track dried. history. and trigger another explosion of fuel and car parts. "I was astounded. He had a high sense of ethics, Martin said. Thirty-two cars returned to their original positions. "It was January 1, 2016, and I was just like, 'Eh,. Approximately one hour after the accident, Art Pollard was pronounced dead. The total distance covered was 1,450 feet (440m). Of course, he got along with everyone real well.. Born in Dragon, Utah, Pollard died in Indianapolis, Indiana, as a result of injuries sustained in practice for the 1973 Indianapolis 500. On race day, Monday, May 28, the massive crowd included 23 U.S. prisoners of war recently released by Hanoi. His lover, artist Ruth Kligman, was the only survivor of the accident. He earned money doing it, but like my mom tells it, it pretty much just broke us even, and we could travel and not go into debt, because he won all the time. google_color_link = "0033FF"; Emily Kasriel explores the art of plague from the Black Death to current times. Pop-off valves cut boost and the horsepower generated by turbochargers. You slow down the film and there's no other conclusion you can come to. "He told me, 'Don't go up there,'" Johncock recalled. [Armando Moreno Teran was a 22 y/o from Culver City Ca. Pollard, away from racing, worked as a car dealer and mechanic and worked with mental health charities. A month later, after Savage's kidneys had failed, he died of pneumonia. Raw speed ruled. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [4] Pollard had turned 46 one week before he died. Armando Moreno Teran - STP pit crewman [5] Pollard also served in the United States Navy for a time. He went to a hospital locally and started visiting that hospital and bringing drivers with him. Approximately one hour after the accident, Art Pollard was pronounced dead. I just walked away.". Later Mike would often recall, You never saw him when he wasnt smiling., Bob Pollard (Arts brother) and his wife, Diane, were also living in California at the time. "My whole family was in tears. Qualifying speeds were down nearly 10 mph, with Foyt winning the pole and Rutherford collecting the first of his three victories. Try again. Pre Race Events 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 2016, Marc Evans, 3. Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA. He was very popular, very quiet, but on the race track, very successful, Carnegie said. READ MORE. And I set to work to build myself up. If you think you have been blocked in error, contact the owner of this site for assistance. Pollard raced at Indy seven times, finishing eighth in the 1967 race. He beat me every time by about six-inches, but we had standing ovations from the crowd, Dick Simon, retired driver and owner, Championship and Indy Racing League, NASCAR, Race driver, Dick Simon: Art was phenomenal, and probably one of the best individuals Ive met in my entire life. It was the Golden Era of IndyCar racing. I went out in qualifying later and set a new track record. ", "To me, it was a horrible year," recalled Andy Granatelli. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. and reduce the possibility of fire. ARTHUR POLLARD OBITUARY *ARTHUR POLLARD* Former University of Arizona football star and horse racing legend, Arthur Pollard, died on September 8th, 2008 at age 86. Pollocks evolution from this point throughout the 1940s shows a struggle to find a process by which he could translate his entire personality into painting. The Art Pollard Day in May continued for decades after dads death. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. friends . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Art Lee Pollard Jr. Driver Salt Walther suffered disfiguring burns in a fiery first-lap crash that injured 13 spectators. Jim Malloy had crashed in this same turn 2 days before and would die 2 days later. Carnegie, who will call his 53rd Indy 500 today. Drag images here or select from your computer for Art Lee Pollard Jr. memorial. Support Small Business by ordering the book from Coastal181: Or order from Amazon.com Print or Kindle: Art Pollards story deserves to be told, from his humble beginnings in Dragon, Utah to his untimely death on Pole Day at Indianapolis in 1973. "See, that's where I was so fortunate. Art Pollard - driver Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Verify and try again. Then I thought: Well, shit. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. "People don't realize how the driver gets himself geared up for battle," said Bobby Unser, who would lead 39 laps before retiring with a blown engine. His first attempt fell short in 1966, but in 1967 he qualified to start 13th and finished 8th. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 1954 Art competes in Bob and Ollies Micro-Midget at the Roseburg Fairgrounds in Oregon. All I asked was if theyd give me time to call his family in Oregon, Pat recalls. Art Pollard book touches on racecar drivers kindness, humor | (Douglas County Oregon) News-Review | TOM EGGERS News-Review Sports Editor | Nov 25, 2016. preparations four times. because the 200 mph barrier was within the sights of drivers and on the minds of trackside Methanol, at 70 degrees, weighs about 6.6 pounds a gallon. safety truck, speeding up pit road in the opposite direction of normal traffic, hit Teran His fathers Studebaker dealership sponsored his midget race car. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Its probably more psychological because of the instant response with a gas engine. Somewhere in my possessions I have an autographed photo of Art and the Indy car. "I think A After the delay, Johncock moved into the lead and dominated until the race was Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Once I got the news I called the hospital, and by then he had passed away.. "Very sad, about as sad as you can get," Pat Patrick said 40 years later. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Resend Activation Email. Art Pollard: The Gentleman Racer Paperback - September 13, 2019 by Bob Kehoe (Author) 9 ratings See all formats and editions Paperback $25.00 1 New from $25.00 First published in 2016, this is an expanded version of Art Pollard's biography that includes more content and photos. On the track, he won 83 championship events and became one of Southern Oregons biggest stars in Indianapolis. Before the next race, significant changes were made to the cars to keep speeds in check Following a stint in the U.S. Coast Guard and a career in the high-tech industry, he turned to automotive writing on a full-time basis, beginning with the Oregonian newspaper in 1994. Andy Granatelli gave me the film of the race. Johncock parked his car in the short chute and climbed out, intending to check on Savage, his teammate. Map They had recently returned from a New Orleans vacation with their wives and two other couples. Second, where was I? At Indy, the closest grandstand seats were moved back from the fence, and the wall driving through a river of flaming methanol," recalled David Hobbs, now a Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. . The message was stressed in the costliest of terms Omissions? Maybe not to dad, because I think he took the relationships he had for granted, because he was that way though his whole life. . Krasner, whom Pollock respected as an artist, had already proven her ability to handle his affairs with Guggenheim. based on information from your browser. Schedule In 1973, that figure was in excess of 1,000. The neighborhood kids (and dogs) were thrilled! Main Cars were on the edge. I had to learn to walk again. I couldn't walk at all. "When I first got out, I remember I put on my nice-looking crepe slacks and my good-looking shirts. Auto Racer. His work and example had enormous influence on them and on many subsequent art movements in the United States. "It really tries on a driver hard. Minutes later, Pollard's car smacked the outside wall in Turn 1, spun, flipped and slid to a stop in Turn 2, engulfed in flames. Art was buried in McMinnville Oregon. Although the tragic '73 race left the whole sport in a sour mood, nobody recalls having doubts about going back in '74. It was a needed and welcome improvement. Photo courtesy of Bob Pollard. Pollard never regained consciousness, and his injuries were reported to include pulmonary damage due to flame inhalation, third degree burns on both hands, face and neck, a fractured right arm, a fractured leg, and a severe spinal cord injury. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? A native of Portland, Oregon, Bob Kehoe is a freelance automotive journalist and photographer who wrote his first car column for his high school newspaper. They saw, instead, the fatal first day of the old track's deadliest May since 1937. "When somebody's hurt, he goes through a helluva rehabilitation process. Art Pollard As I See Him by Andy Granatelli, Auto Racing Magazine Of The Worlds Greatest Sport, August 1969. Miller was surprised when Pollard said he would take the car out during pre-qualifying practice. Christie started at Indianapolis every year from 1956 to 63. Bobby Unser took the pole at 195.940 mph, 17 mph faster than the year before. When it snapped, Art lost a wheel, spun around and slammed into the third turn concrete." Article, "Hospital Room Looks Like a Greenhouse," Robin Miller, The Indianapolis Star, 1972 He finished in the top ten 30 times, with two victories, both in 1969, at Milwaukee and Dover. 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