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The 42nd International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday May 30 1958. The event was part of the 1958 USAC National Championship Trail and was included in the 1958 World Drivers Championship.The race is best known for a massive first-lap 15-car pileup that resulted in the death of fan-favorite driver Pat O’Connor.Jimmy Bryan was the race winner. The race featured young rookie A. J. Foyt’s debut at Indy.

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