1971 Indianapolis 500

Network: ABC

Date and time: May 29, 1971, 7:30 PM

Format: Tape-delayed

Length: 2 hours

The Indianapolis 500 was shown same-day tape-delayed, in prime time.

During the race, host Chris Schenkel was riding in the pace car. When entering the pits, the pace car crashed. He was shaken up but not injured. Despite that, he sat out the remainder of the telecast.

Personnel:

Host: Chris Schenkel

Announcers: Jim McKay, Jackie Stewart

Pit reporters: Chris Economaki, Bill Flemming, Keith Jackson

Roving reporter: David Letterman

Executive producer: Roone Arledge

Producer: Chuck Howard

Associate producers: Don Ohlmeyer, Dick Buffinton, Carol Lehti

Directors: Chet Forte, Larry Kamm

Associate directors: Bernie Hoffman, Lou Frederick

Technical directors: Werner Gunther, Jack Hughes

Engineering supervisors: Joe DeBonis, Roy Robbins

Unit manager: Bob Czinke