The 1920 Indianapolis 500: just didn’t make the average of 100 mph.

   Thirteen laps before the end, Ralph DePalma came to a standstill because there was no more fuel in the tank. His mechanic leaped out of the car, ran to the pits and returned with a full canister of fuel. They could proceed but lost first place to Gaston Chevrolet. He, in his turn, also came dry but could hamper to the pits and refuel. Chevrolet stayed in front and finally won. He attained an average speed of something just under the 100-mph mark; Indianapolis was on the way! But it was the first time ever that the winner covered the whole race distance without a tyre change. With compliments from Barney Oldfield and his Firestone Tires trading company!