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Re: Today in history - The Silver Comet
Posted to R.P.M. Forum on 1/29/2009

Rudolf Caracciola later went to Indy to try and qualify for the race. He crashed in practice and was seriously hurt. When he was well enough, track owner Tony Hulman took Rudy home with him to fully recover. In appreciation Rudy gave Tony his trophies, which a... Login to read more.