Tom Sneva

1977 Indy car. The first car to reach 200 mph at Indy.

Norton Spirit "firsts" in 1977

• The USAC National Championship
• First oficially timed 200 mph lap, 201.401, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
• Winner of Schaefer 500, Pocono International Raceway, PA
• Winner, Texas Grand Prix, Texas World Speedway
• Pole Position for fastest qualifying, Norton Twin 200, Michigan International Speedway
• The Olsonite Triple Crown Award, for best overall performance in the three USAC 500 mile races at Indianapolis, Pocono, and Ontario

ABOVE: Sneva recieves 200 silver dollars poured into his helmet, one for each record-breaking mph! At far left can be seen racing legend Roger Penske.