Template:Tab "Indianrockolis 500" is the thirteenth episode of the fifth season of The Flintstones. It first aired on December 10, 1964.
Plot
In his spare time, Barney builds a sport car, which Fred finds dangerous to drive. However, he hears about the Indianrockpolis 500 race and thinking the prize money can be useful for Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm's student funding, he enters the race but since Mr. Slate is unable to give him a day off, he lies that he is sick. Along with Barney, they go to the race track without telling the wives, but Fred must enter the race under a false name: Goggles Paesano. But how can they easily fool Mr. Slate who attends the race, as well as Betty and Wilma who saw Barney waiving at the crowd, and knowing Fred can risk his life on a track where he drives like he's coming home on the freeway.
Notes/Trivia
- The title is based on the Memorial Day weekend classic The Indianapolis 500 and is one of the premier auto racing events.
- Barney's car is called the Rubstone Special, a combination of Rubble and Flintstone.
- When Fred and Barney area heading off to the race, it's nighttime. Then, when they stop at the payphone to call Mr. Slate, it's daylight. In the next shot it's nighttime, then in the next shot it goes back to daylight.
Errors
- After Bamm-Bamm closes the door after going outside with Pebbles to play, Wilma compliments about Bamm-Bamm and Betty wishes Bamm-Bamm would be more careful with the door. After Wilma says "He means well," her eyebrows disappear.
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