Born on this date in 1953 Arie is remembered for being a 2 time 500 winner (1990 and 1997) but also two speed records which have stood for years.
In his first victory, 1990, his average speed for 500 miles was 185.981
On the second day of qualifying in 1996 he set a new 1 lap track record that still stands of 237.498
His four lap average that day still stands as the best of 236.986
Good guy, great radio guest.
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King,with all the speed regulations in this series,do think this record will ever be surpassed???