Evel Knievel's Indy car
Evel Knievel was known for daredevil jumps over famous landmarks such as Caeser's Palace in Las Vegas. He might be more well-known for his failed jump over the Snake River in Idaho.
What most might not know is that Knievel had an entry in the Indianapolis 500 in 1977.
He didn't drive it. Gary Bettenhausen was behind the wheel of the No. 98 Agajanian/Evel Knievel Dragon/Offy.
Bettenhausen started 21st and finished 16th withdrawing with clutch problems after 138 laps.
Knievel died Friday. He as 69.
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Tim Haddock covers motorsports — including stock-car and open-wheel racing — for the Los Angeles Daily News.
Is there anyway I could purchase The 1977 Indy 500 video or DVD,I would also like to have a picture of Evel's car with Gary Bettenhausen,Thanx......