Tom Sneva (full name Thomas E. Sneva) won the 1983 Indianapolis 500. Nicknamed "The Gasman," Sneva won the pole position for the Indianapolis 500 three times (1977, 1978, 1984). 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Indy 500 redirects here. ... Indy 500 redirects here. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... This article is about the year 1984. ...

Sneva was born June 1, 1948 in Spokane, Washington, and worked as a school principal before becoming an auto racer. June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Nickname: The Lilac City Location of Spokane in Spokane County and Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County Spokane Mayor Dennis P. Hession Area    - City 151. ...

On May 14, 1977, Sneva became the first driver to qualify at the Indianapolis 500 over 200 mph. His one lap track record was 200.535 mph. May 14 is the 134th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (135th in leap years). ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Indy 500 redirects here. ...

On May 12, 1984, Sneva became the first driver to qualify at Indianapolis 500 over 210 mph. His one and four lap track records were 210.689 mph and 210.029 mph. May 12 is the 132nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (133rd in leap years). ... This article is about the year 1984. ... Indy 500 redirects here. ...

Sneva's career at the Indianapolis 500 was known for fast qualifying, second place finishes, and several crashes. Three times (1977, 1978, 1980) Sneva finished second, before finally winning in 1983. Sneva's second place finish in 1980 is notable as it is the best finish by a driver starting last. Indy 500 redirects here. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

He suffered one of the most famous crashes at Indianapolis during the 1975 race. After touching wheels with Eldon Rasmussen, Sneva flipped up into the catch fence and tore his car in half. Sneva would walk away with only minor burns. In 1986, Sneva was warming up his car during the pace lap, but lost control and crashed before the race started. In 1987, Sneva crashed three cars, two in practice, and one during the race. He would ultimately suffer crashes during the Indianapolis 500 in 1975, 1979, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1992, a record for crashes during the race. Sneva retired after the 1992 race with 13 Indy car wins and 14 pole positions. 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Eldon Rasmussen (born July 7, 1936, Edmonton, Alberta), is a former driver in the USAC Championship Car series. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Indy 500 redirects here. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... For the Smashing Pumpkins song, see 1979 (song). ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...

His brother, driver Jerry Sneva, also competed at Indy. Jerry Sneva (born May 23, 1949, Spokane, Washington), is a former off-road driver who also drove in the USAC and CART Championship Car series. ...

Indy 500 results

Results of the 1974 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1974. ... Results of the 1975 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1975. ... Results of the 1976 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1976. ... Results of the 1977 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1977. ... Results of the 1978 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1978. ... Results of the 1979 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1979. ... Results of the 1980 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1980. ... Results of the 1981 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1981. ... Results of the 1982 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1982. ... Results of the 1983 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1983. ... Results of the 1984 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1984. ... Results of the 1985 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 26, 1985. ... Results of the 1986 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1986. ... Results of the 1987 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1987. ... Results of the 1988 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1988. ... Results of the 1989 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1989. ... Results of the 1990 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1990. ... Results of the 1992 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on Sunday, May 24, 1992. ...

Award

He was inducted in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2005. The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America is a Hall of Fame and museum in Novi, Michigan for American motorsports legends. ...