The Pass That Won It | 1991 Indy 500's Greatest Duel

The 75th Running of the Indianapolis 500 wasn't just a race; it was a heavyweight prize fight between two of the greatest dynasties in motorsport history. In this episode of IndyCar in 15, we condense the entire Month of May into a quarter of an hour, revisiting one of the most famous duels the Speedway has ever seen. 1991 gave us iconic storylines before the green flag even dropped: Willy T. Ribbs breaking barriers as the first African American qualifier, and A.J. Foyt miraculously putting it on the front row at age 56. But the day belonged to the battle between Michael Andretti and Rick Mears. In this video: The Andretti Dominance: Michael Andretti led 97 laps and looked unstoppable in the Newman/Haas Lola, seemingly ready to break the "Andretti Curse." The "Outsider" Pass: We break down the legendary moment where Mears, after being passed by Michael on the outside of Turn 1, returned the favor the very next lap—a move that arguably won him the race. The 4th King: Watch the final laps as Rick Mears etches his name into history, joining A.J. Foyt and Al Unser Sr. as only the third four-time winner of the Indy 500. Relive the speed, the tension, and the history of the 1991 Indy 500, all in 15 minutes. #IndyCar #Indy500 #RickMears #MichaelAndretti #RacingHistory #1991Indy500 #Motorsport