Merkler Machine Works Offy Special
13 Feb
This is a picture not taken in '51, but of Jimmy poised in the Merkler Machine Works Offy Special that he attempted to qualify. Photo from the Wabash Plain Dealer
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1951 Races
13 Feb
May 1951, Indianapolis 500In May 1951, Jimmy once again tried to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. He tried to qualify the #33 Iddings Meyer-Offy, but made contact in the Northwest corner during practice. He also tried to qualify for the race in the #47 Merkler Machine Works Offy Special. He did not qualify this car for the race either. |
