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Almost missed 1970 race.
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In 1970 I was in the Army and had gotten leave to go see the race. Since I hadn't missed since 1958 I didn't want to break the streak. But I left Dallas on a plane that was late getting into Chicago so I missed my connecting flight to Indianapolis. The next flight out was 8 hours away and it was full. But They told me since I was on military stand-by if someone didn't show up I could have their seat.
Remember the race was the next day and I had to be the first one in line at the ticket counter to have a chance. I stood, layed, and leaned on that counter for eighter hours being bothered by moonies and other people wanting something for nothing. AS luck would have it someone didn't show up and I got a seat and was picked up at the airport in Indy still in my dress uniform. I got to my seat as "Back Home In Indiana" was being sung. Still haven't missed a race this will be #51
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