Question 1

Which real-life Indianapolis 500 veteran drove the racing scenes?

Accepted Answer

The principal driver for the racing scenes was Indianapolis 500 veteran Harry Hartz, who appears as himself in the film.

Question 2

How did August Duesenberg contribute to the racing stunts?

Accepted Answer

Famous racing car designer August Duesenberg designed a customized tow-bar that allowed cars to be released from tow and lose a wheel at high speed.

Question 3

What footage mix-up occurred between this film and its 1939 remake?

Accepted Answer

Stock footage removed for the remake Indianapolis Speedway (1939) was later placed back, mixing 1939 footage into the 1932 film, including a late-1930s ambulance and announcers not in the original.

Question 4

Which actor played the same character in both this film and the 1939 remake?

Accepted Answer

Frank McHugh plays the same character in the remake, Indianapolis Speedway (1939), which even uses footage of McHugh from the first film to save costs.

Question 5

What is the original runtime of the film compared to available copies?

Accepted Answer

The film originally was one hour and 25 minutes, but all available copies are only one hour and 10 minutes.

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