He died while attempting to qualify for the 1966 Indianapolis 500.
In 1988, he attempted again to qualify for the Olympics, as a 32 year old.
Speed attempted to qualify for the 2011 Indianapolis 500, but did not make the race.
He also attempted to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in 1970 and 1974 but failed to make the race both years.
She will attempt to qualify for next week's national championships in the 1,500 meters.
He attempted to qualify again in 1949 but failed to do so.
He made six more starts in 2002, but did not attempt to qualify at Indy.
He also attempted to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in 1979 but failed to make the race.
He attempted to qualify for the 1977 Indianapolis 500 but failed to make the field.
He attempted to qualify for his first drifting event in 2005 but did not make the field.