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1955 John Zink Special Kurtis-Kraft

The 1955 Indianapolis 500 Winning Car

  • Driver: Bob Sweikert 
  • Chassis: KK500D 
  • Engine: Meyer-Drake Offenhauser 
  • Specifications: 270-ci (4.4L), inline 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated 
  • Qualifying Average: 139.996mph (225.301 km/h) 
  • Starting Position: 14th  
  • Average Race Speed: 128.209 mph (206.332 km/h) 
  • Laps Led: 86 

Adopted by: In memory of Bob Jenkins, The Bob Jenkins Revocable Trust

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