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My favorite Lloyd Ruby story:
Took my two oldest sons (they were 8 and 9 at the time) to Indy in1993. We went to the exhibits between turns 1 and 2 on the Fridaybefore the race. My oldest son entered and won a trip in the pace caralong with around 20 other people. We stood in line and heard someonesay that famous people were driving the pace cars. I didn't think thatwas true. My youngest son was really upset that he didn't win, butthen one of the track people (I have to admit, the people that work atthe 500 are the NICEST people in the world!) asked if my youngest sonand I would like to sit in the back seat. We said sure.
So we get into the 1993 Camaro Z28 and I look at the driver and it surelooks like Lloyd Ruby. So I politely ask, "and who would our driverbe?" Back comes in a soft Texas drawl, "Lloyd Ruby." I was thrilled,but my sons had never heard of him. I then said, "boys, if there wasany justice in this world, this gentleman would have won at least twoIndy 500's." Lloyd just said, "it wasn't meant to be."
We also ask him who the other drivers were, he said that Jim Rathmannwas in front of us and James Garner was behind us. We go around thetrack at about 60 mph. As Rathmann pulls in between 1 and 2, Mr. Rubysays "Ole Rathmann just drives too slow, I'm going to give you anotherlap." He takes off through 2 and hits about 130 on the back stretch. Hehauls that Camaro into three and I'm thinking that at least I'm goingto die happy! He then slows it down in four because they are paintingthe turn 4 wall. He then apologizes for having to slow down. That wasthe thrill of my life. I know that my sons enjoyed it, but not as muchas I did. Being from Arizona, Roger McCluskey was my favorite driver,but Lloyd Ruby was a close second.
Thanks,
Glenn
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