The 78th Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 29, 1994. Goodyear was the full-time primary driver, and Jones (who had incidentally left Foyt before start of the month) the second team driver. Rahal-Hogan Racing, with drivers Bobby Rahal and Mike Groff, debuted the first Honda Indy car engine, the iron block Honda HRX Indy V-8. The Road America was won by then-rising star Jacques Villeneuve, his first in CART racing, while Unser clinched the championship ahead of Fittipaldi. Tracy's fastest lap was 220.103 mph. Vitolo was found on top of Mansell, and the cars were sideways in the infield grass. The move put Bryan Herta (220.992 mph), driving for Foyt, on the bubble. In 32 attempts, the Pacific cars qualified seven times. The engine was designed to exploit a perceived loophole that had existed in USAC's rulebook since 1991. Gateway Classic Cars of Louisville is proud to present this sharp looking #217 of 1000 produced 1994 Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible Indy Pace Car is for sale in our Louisville Showroom. Both Rahal and Groff were safely in the field, and would avoid missing the race as the team had done in 1993. Bobby Rahal took the first laps at Indy in the Honda, with a fast lap of 219.791 mph. [6], At 3:37 p.m., Paul Tracy spun his Penske PC-23/Mercedes Benz 500I in turn 3, hit the outside wall, then crashed into the inside guardrail. Al Unser Jr. joined his father Al Sr. and uncle Bobby as winners of multiple 500s at Indianapolis. Michael Andretti led the speed chart, at 227.038 mph. [11][12] Both drivers improved their speeds significantly, with Rahal now the seventh-fastest car overall in the field. CART, as it had previously, refused to allow the engine increased boost at the events they sanctioned, effectively rendering it uncompetitive at those races. However, in 1991, USAC quietly lifted the requirement, and purpose-built pushrod engines were permitted to be designed for racing from the ground up. Racing in the United States . Racing Champions IndyCar Series 1994 Robby Gordon Valvoline Diecast with Card. A mix of sun and rain showers stretched the qualifying line throughout the afternoon. circuits, drivers, teams, results & more. In the 1995, not counting the brief and unfortunate attempt to qualify at Indy 500 with their year-old car,[9] Penske Racing was running with the new PC-24, although with much less success. https://jalopnik.com/the-ten-craziest-engines-of-the-indy-500-1580579519, "Mercedosaurus Rex at Indianapolis Park, Part 10: Penske PC23 - a home for the engine", "1994 CART PPG IndyCar World Series standings", "AUTO RACING; Penske Drives Through Loophole And Into Indianapolis Front Row", "1993 CART PPG IndyCar World Series standings", "Part 18: The 1995 '500' - The Mercedosaurus bites its masters after all", "Part 21: PC23's further active career after 1994", "AUTO RACING; Penske's Engine Has Opponents Singing Brickyard Blues", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0pERdDBSi0&t=3m41s, "Mercedosaurus Rex at Indianapolic Park, Part 23: The loose ends that didn't fit in anywhere else and the epilogue", An extensive article about Penske PC-23 and the Mercedes-Benz 500I engine, with various informations, specifications and images at forix.autosport.com, Penske PC-23 Ilmor at dlg.speedfreaks.org, Penske PC-23 Mercedes-Benz at dlg.speedfreaks.org, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Penske_PC-23&oldid=1000308853, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 14 January 2021, at 15:57. [6], Emerson Fittipaldi drove his Penske PC-23/Mercedes Benz 500I to a lap of 230.438 mph, with a trap speed of 244 mph down the backstretch. On lap 185, Fittipaldi was leading the race, and was looking to put Unser (who was running second) a lap down. On the first lap, however, he wrecked in the first turn. 1994 Reynard Indy Car 94i Hemelgarn 1994 Reynard Indy Car Roller Built for Hemelgarn Raicng for 1994 Indy for either Stan Fox or Jeff Andretti. 1994 Premier Edition Indianopolis 500 Die-cast Matchbox Car. Historian: Donald Davidson, Turn 1: Jerry Baker Fittipaldi run entire season with the PC-24 chassis, scoring 67 points and 11th final place. Rumors quickly began to circulate that the engine was capable of over 1,000 hp (750 kW), which was up a 150-200 hp advantage over the conventional V-8s.[5]. 1994 Australian FAI Indy Car Grand Prix Previous race results Next race results Previous at this track / Next at this track. Arie Luyendyk blew an engine during the caution for Fittipaldi's crash. Meanwhile, the overhead cam 2.65L V-8 engines would stay at 45 inches. Unser was able to stretch his fuel and cruise to victory over rookie Jacques Villeneuve. Initially it was not expected that he would be able to attend the race in person. USAC Gold Crown Series race number 1 of 1. It quickly became evident to competitors and media that the Penske-Mercedes machines were the class of the field, as many had predicted. Tweet. At 1:18 p.m., Al Unser, Jr. became the first Penske driver to take the track, attempting to qualify one of the three Penske PC-23/Mercedes Benz 500I machines. The move mirrored a nearly identical situation for Goodyear in the 1992 race. Emerson Fittipaldi was quickest of the day at 230.138 mph,[6] making him a favorite for the pole position. [6], The final full day of practice saw 32 cars complete 1,154 laps. Posey remained in the booth with Page. In an effort to appeal to smaller engine-building companies, USAC had permitted "stock-block" pushrod engines (generally defined as single non-OHC units fitted with two valves per cylinder actuated by pushrod and rocker arm). Turn 4: Bob Lamey. The only other driver who finished on the lead lap was rookie Jacques Villeneuve. On Lap 196, Stan Fox, who was running in the top ten, crashed in turn one. Observers negatively compared the radical rules change to way USAC handled the Granatelli Turbine in the late 1960s. Since he sat out time trials on Saturday and missed his spot in line, he was ineligible for the pole position. Subsequently, the PC-23 was recognized as one of the triggers of the CART/IRL split,. On August 11, 1994, USAC changed its decision, and scaled back the boost for the purpose-built pushrod engines further to 48 inches; and outlawing it outright for 1996. This was also Gary Lee's Last year in Turn 2. After the rules change, the 209-cid Mercedes-Benz 500I never raced again, but boasted a perfect 100% pole position and race winning record at Indianapolis, its only start in professional competition. Attempting to create an equivalency formula,[12] both pushrod engine formats were allowed increased displacement (209.3 cid vs. 161.7),[11] and increased turbocharger boost (55 inHG vs. 45 inHG)[11]. Third place Villeneuve was over a lap down. 200 laps on a 2.500 mile paved track (500.0 miles) Time of race: 3:06:29. Nevertheless, the car is mostly known for the controversial pushrod Mercedes-Benz 500I engine,[4] designed and developed for the single race of Indianapolis, exploiting a loophole in different technical rules between the Indy 500 and CART sanctioning bodies at that time.[5]. 1. Fittipaldi admitted a driver error as he drove over the inside rumble strips causing the rear tires to lose grip. Bob Jenkins served as chief announcer for the fifth year. Emerson Fittipaldi was the final car eligible for the pole position, and took his run at 1:18 p.m. His speed of 227.303 mph was not enough to bump his teammate Al Unser, Jr. off the pole, but qualified him in third position. Nabors had suffered a near-fatal case of Hepatitis B, which caused liver failure. The driver switch required the car to be moved to the rear of the field. Through a sponsorship connection, Roger Penske offered Rahal and Groff the use of two 1993 PC-22/Ilmor V-8 machines (2.65L). Vitolo admitted blame for the incident. Geoff Brabham was the next driver to make an attempt. $8.30 shipping. He managed only 218 mph, and waved off after two laps. 1994 Indy 500 Pace Car Replica. Drivers put it all on the line in the Manufacturers' Backyard for a chance to take home the Michigan Heritage Trophy. The PC-23 was one of the most dominant open-wheel race cars ever developed. The three Penske drivers won 12 (of 16) races, including five 1-2-3 finishes. John Paul, Jr. (221.691 mph) was yet again the fastest non-qualified car. Al Unser, Jr. stalled exiting the pits (a concern going into the race for the Mercedes) and Emerson Fittipaldi took the lead after the first sequence of pit stops. Pole-sitter Al Unser, Jr. led fellow front-row starters Emerson Fittipaldi and Raul Boesel. Despite reverting to the Ilmor D powerplant for the remainder of the 1994 CART season, Marlboro Team Penske continued to dominate. He qualified as a second-day qualifier, and would line up his Penske PC-23/Mercedes Benz 500I 25th on race day. As the field came around for the start, Penske teammates Unser and Fittipaldi, driving the Mercedes-powered entries, took off out of turn four. The broadcast was heard in the UK on Autosport Racing Line. Chevrolet dropped its support of the Ilmor engine program at Indy after 1993. Rated 5.00 out of 5. The car in its Indy 500 version caused a considerable uproar at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and in the racing world in general. 1 Johansson did qualify a Reynard 94I - Ford XB V8t. [4] Mercedes eventually came on board with the project, and badged the engine the Mercedes-Benz 500I. $2.99. Indy Winners as old as 1913 and as new as the early 80’s plus many other cars. The command to start engines was made on-time at 10:52 a.m. EST, and the field pulled away for the pace laps. Unser was leading, but lost use of his radio, and the team was concerned about fuel mileage. SPEC SHEET - PHOTOS Among the runs were Lyn St. James (224.154 mph) tentatively putting her 5th fastest, and Al Unser, Sr. who waved off after a lap of 214 mph. After Michael Andretti won the season opener, Marlboro Team Penske won the next two races before Indy. Only 69 days after the race, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ushered in a new era, hosting the Inaugural running of the Brickyard 400. Chief Announcer: Bob Jenkins The 1994 race would be his 29th and final start at Indy. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at eBay.com. Unser parted ways with Galles after a six-year stint, and was replaced there with rookie Adrián Fernández. For the second year in a row, weather was nary a factor during the month. Before Mercedes-Benz joined the effort, the engine was initially called the "265E", which followed Ilmor's standard naming convention for their dual overhead camshaft engine. But as he always reminds, it’s the Indy 500 triumphs that matter the most. The season consisted of 16 races. Jockeying for position, Unser unlapped himself on lap 183. Emerson Fittipaldi (after 'shake down' laps on Sunday) turned in his first fast laps driving the Penske PC-23/Mercedes Benz 500I, completed a lap of 226.512 mph. As the field was circulating through turn three warm-up lane behind the pace car, Dennis Vitolo was barreling down the backstretch trying to catch up with the field. Penske swept the top three in the final championship points standings, with Al Unser, Jr. winning the championship, Fittipaldi second, and Tracy third. $40.00. Fittipaldi remained at Penske Racing, which expanded to a three-car effort for 1994, including Al Unser, Jr. and Paul Tracy. The Penske PC-23 was a highly successful CART racing car that competed in the 1994 IndyCar season with Penske Racing, and in the 1995 IndyCar season with Bettenhausen Motorsports. $5.35 shipping. Fast & Free shipping on many items! Scott Brayton, in the Menard Buick posted the fastest lap of the day at 227.658 mph.[6]. Fittipaldi's car slid loose, and the right rear wheel tagged the outside wall exiting turn 4. His first lap was fast enough to bump Herta, but the second and third laps dropped off, and the team waved off the run. There were also some modifications on the transmission, but the new car was mostly a progression. Sullivan, who tentatively retired from Indycar racing in 1994, began dabbling in NASCAR as well as broadcasting. Very Good Condition, looks little used. The green came out with ten laps to go. Jacques Villeneuve was a lap down, running as high as third. Mansell returned to team up again with Mario Andretti at Newman Haas. Jim Nabors returned to sing the traditional "Back Home Again in Indiana" just months after receiving a liver transplant. Initially, the stock blocks were required to have some production-based parts. In an effort to appeal to smaller engine-building companies and independents, USAC had permitted "stock-block" pushrod engines (generally defined as single non-OHC units fitted with two valves per cylinder actuated by pushrod and rocker arm). During the afternoon practice, an annular eclipse crossed over the state of Indiana, and the Speedway. Just before the 6 o'clock gun, Willy T. Ribbs made a long-shot attempt to make the field. This was the last year for Pit Reporters Brian Hammons and Chris McClure. Emerson Fittipaldi and Al Unser, Jr. finished 1–2 at Phoenix, then Al Unser, Jr. won at Long Beach. This engine used a provision in the rules intended for stock block pushrod engines such as the V-6 Buick engines that allowed an extra 650 cm³ and 10 inches (4.9 psi/33.8 kPa) of boost. This was the first 500 broadcast to feature a "Score bug." Under complete secrecy,[12] a 209-CID purpose-built, pushrod engine was being developed. R = Indianapolis 500 rookie W = Former Indianapolis 500 winner, Hours before the start, Al Unser Sr. took a ceremonial final lap of the track in an IndyCar, the same car he won the 1987 Indianapolis 500 with.[13]. The 1992 PPG Indy Car World Series season was the 14th national championship season of American open wheel racing sanctioned by CART (d.b.a "IndyCar"). That led to a ceremonial final lap for three time Indianapolis 500 champion Johnny Rutherford, driving the exact same car A.J. The 1994 running would prove to be the third and (thus far) final time Mustang was selected to pace the Indianapolis 500, and the penultimate time a non- GM-based vehicle would lead the field of 33 to the green flag. He ran into the back of John Andretti's car, touched wheels with him, and spun forward in a clockwise rotation. 1994 Indy Winner: UT models #6195-2 MiniChamps #520 941631: 1994: 1/18 Cart Penske PC23 Mercedes Benz Marlboro Colors X-RARE 1994 INDY 500 Winner Superspeedway version: 199.95: Unser Jr., Al "AUTOGRAPHED" #31: Marlboro Team Penske Livery 1994 Indy Winner: UT models #6416-1 MiniChamps #520 941631: 1994 $9.00. Paul Tracy was second-fastest for the day at 229.961 mph, and Fittipaldi was third at 229.264 mph.[6]. Nigel Mansell went on to win the 1993 CART championship, with 1993 Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi finishing second in points. He suffered a concussion, and was forced to sit out the first day of time trials.[9]. Newcomer and former Indy winner Danny Sullivan joined Bobby Unser and Sam Posey as color commentators. Keep track of every single race and program it yourself so you do not miss any dates from the calendar [6], A leisurely day of practice saw only 18 cars take laps. Michael Andretti was penalized one lap for passing under caution, elevating Bobby Rahal to third place. Host/Announcer: Paul Page A simple bite of fruit while racing online launched a new name for Alex Palou's fans in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. [6], Mark Smith (220.324 mph) was again the fastest of the non-qualified drivers. The race was carried live on the IMS Radio Network. However, the Bettenhausen Motorsports team used the PC-23 for almost the entire season, with the Indy 500 and Milwaukee as sole exceptions. It was mated with the in-house Penske chassis, the PC-23. Fittipaldi tagged the wall in turn 4, handing the lead to Unser with 15 laps to go. He failed to qualify for the 1995 race, and the 1996 race was boycotted by CART, followed by his abrupt retirement two months after that due to an injury suffered at Michigan. That win came at Surfer's Paradise, Australia, in Andretti's return from Formula 1. The broadcast was carried on hundreds of affiliates in all 50 states of the U.S., as well as AFN and World Harvest Radio International, reaching all continents including Antarctica. Sullivan took the turn four reporting location, while Bobby Unser reported from turn two. [17] The move was considered by Roger Penske as "politically motivated," and ultimately set back the Penske Team going into 1995. But when did he truly know he had his 1994 win? Fittipaldi continued to dominate, pulling away at will. After a lap of 216 mph, then dropping to 212 mph, he waved off and time trials came to a close. Statistician: Howdy Bell The 1994 PPG Indy Car World Series season was the 16th national championship season of American open wheel racing sanctioned by CART.The season consisted of 16 races. Trending at $9.38. The race was carried live flag-to-flag coverage in the United States on ABC Sports. A new scoring pylon was erected on the main stretch, replacing the landmark originally built in 1959. Fittipaldi was attempting to become the first back-to-winner at Indy since Al Unser Sr. in 1970–1971. O Oval/Speedway R Dedicated road course S Temporary street circuit [14], In 2014, author Jade Gurss published a book detailing the efforts to create the PC-23. It was introduced to the public in April, just days before opening day at Indy. Another major story started before the season. 1994 IndyCar (CART) season; IndyCar (CART): 1994 Australian Indy Car Grand Prix video The season continued with six wins in a row, three for Unser: Long Beach, Indianapolis and Milwaukee, where Penske Racing scored a remarkable 1-2-3 win with Fittipaldi second and Tracy third, a win for Tracy at Detroit, and two wins for Unser at Portland, another 1-2-3 sweep for Penske, and Cleveland. He stalled the car leaving the pits, and subsequently went a lap down. Mansell returned to team up again with Mario Andretti at Newman Haas. The traditional "stock blocks," saw some limited use in the early 1980s, but became mainstream at Indy starting with the introduction of the Buick V-6 Indy engine. $9.99. In the race, which was shortened by 10 laps due to darkness, Fittipaldi scored a 2nd place, while Unser and Tracy retired for electrical problems. On lap 23, as the leaders pitted, Mario Andretti dropped out early of his final "500" with ignition problems. Eddie Cheever and Nigel Mansell were both given black flags for passing Raul Boesel prior to the restart, forcing both to make stop and go penalty passes through the pits. Andretti won the season opening Australian Grand Prix at Surfers Paradise. Attempting to create an equivalency formula,[5] both pushrod engine formats were allowed increased displacement of 209.3 cubic inches (3.430 L) instead of 161.7 cubic inches (2.650 L),[4] and increased turbocharger boost of 55 inHG instead of 45 (1860 hPa instead of 1520). Unser won his second Indy 500, and the Penske-Mercedes 500I pushrod engine won in its first and only race. Robby Gordon spent time shaking down back-up cars for his teammates Willy T. Ribbs and Mark Smith.[6]. Johnny Rutherford, who retired as a driver during the month, returned to serve as "driver expert." The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Michigan International Speedway August 22, 2021 for the FireKeepers Casino 400! Paul Page served as host and play-by-play announcer. This extra power (1,024 horsepower,[13] which was up a 150-200 hp advantage over the conventional V-8s. Unser held a comfortable lead over Villeneuve, who was mired deep in traffic. 2 Only the #89 car results are counted. $12.50. [6] The only substantial difference of the new car from it were the smaller rear wings on the short ovals, mandatory by rule changes for the 1994 season, and Team Penske put in a lot of test efforts to minimize the effects of these changes. Track temperatures cooled, and generally faster laps were observed during the phenomenon. John Andretti, who had left CART and moved to the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, became the first driver to race in both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day, an effort that has become known as "Double Duty". The Penske-Mercedes was close behind, turning in their best laps of the month. Driving the new Honda HRX Indy V-8s, Bobby Rahal and Mike Groff were the two slowest cars in the field, and risked being bumped. US $22,000 New Lower Price. After a dismal season in Formula One, Michael Andretti returned to Indy car racing for 1994, signing with Ganassi. The Mercedes-Benz 500I engine was slightly lighter than the Ilmor Indy V-8, although because of its longer inlets the centre of gravity of the entire engine was higher than that of the 500I, thus changing the overall balance of the car a bit. John Andretti finished 10th, then flew to Charlotte Motor Speedway to compete in the Coca-Cola 600. $10.00 shipping. [14] The back of the car then rammed the back of Nigel Mansell's car, and climbed up it sideways. The Penske PC-23 was a highly successful CART racing car that competed in the 1994 IndyCar season with Penske Racing, and in the 1995 IndyCar season with Bettenhausen Motorsports. Rookie Hideshi Matsuda became the first driver in the field, posting a 4-lap average of 222.545 mph. It was not known at the time, but when Fittipaldi hit the wall on lap 185, it would conclude his final competitive lap in the Indy 500. This was ostensibly to maintain in-house secrecy of the pushrod project, from those working within Penske and Ilmor who were not made fully aware of it. After two wave-offs on Saturday, Scott Brayton finally put his Menard-powered Lola in the field as the fastest qualifier for the second round. Indy veterans Al Unser Sr. and Johnny Rutherford also retired in the days leading up to the race. Foyt had driven the previous year in his ceremonial final lap.[10]. Defending Indy Lights champion Bryan Herta, who had started the month with Tasman Motorsports, was withdrawn from that entry, and signed with Foyt. In Toronto however, Unser's engine blew, while Fittipaldi finished 3rd, and Tracy 5th, ending an astonishing streak of seven wins in a row. [15] The traditional "stock block" production-based engines (e.g., Buick & Menard) would still be allowed 55 inHG. Much to the surprise of competitors, media, and fans, Marlboro Team Penske arrived at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a brand new, secretly-built 209 cid Mercedes-Benz pushrod engine, which was capable of a reported 1000 horsepower. Average speed: 160.872 mph. Unser won eight of 16 races in 1994 to capture his second and final Indy car season championship. Color: Sam Posey The day ended with Scott Goodyear (220.737 mph), driving car #40 for King Racing, on the bubble. In the summer and fall of 1993,[5] Ilmor and Penske engaged in a new engine project. The pole qualifying line resumed where it left off from the previous day, with Mario Andretti first out. Under complete secrecy,[5] a 209 in3 (3.42 L) purpose-built, V-8 pushrod engine was developed. Mike Groff and Bobby Rahal, the two slowest cars in the field, saw their Honda-powered machines bumped from the field, and re-qualified in the borrowed Penske-Ilmor cars. [15], (key) (Results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap). Davy Jones was removed from the #40T entry, and full-time driver Scott Goodyear was placed in the car. Make Offer - Racing Champions: 1994 IndyCar: Panasonic Car, Hiro Matsushita Driver NIP HIRO MATSUSHITA 22 PANASONIC 1/64 RACING CHAMPIONS INDY CAR 1994 PREMIER EDITION $4.00 For 1994, the 265C, the 265 C+, and 265D V-8 powerplants were badged the "Ilmor Indy V8.". Unser ended up winning the race under yellow. Later, Jacques Villeneuve qualified as the fastest rookie, with a speed of 226.259 mph. As a gesture to the team and sponsor requests, Goodyear took Jones' place behind the wheel on race day. Four-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser, Sr. officially announced his retirement from driving at a press conference. 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