Who won the 1939 Indy 500?

Wilbur Shaw
The 27th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 1939. The race was won by the number two car of Wilbur Shaw, who started in the third position, driving a Maserati 8CTF.

Who won the first Indy 500?

Ray Harroun1911 Indianapolis 500 / WinnerRay Harroun was an American racecar driver and pioneering constructor most famous for winning the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911. Wikipedia

Who won the 1940 Indianapolis 500?

The 28th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 1940….1940 Indianapolis 500.

Who has won the Indianapolis 500 4 times?

Three drivers have won the Indianapolis 500 four times each: A.J. Foyt (1961, 1964, 1967, 1977) Al Unser (1970, 1971, 1978, 1987) Rick Mears (1979, 1984, 1988, 1991)

Who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1969?

Mario Andretti
May 30, 1969 – In his fifth attempt, Mario Andretti finally won the Indy 500. And he did it in a backup car! Ten days earlier, Andretti had wrecked his Lotus-Ford in a practice run.

When was the last time Indianapolis 500 was held in 1938?

The 26th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, May 30, 1938. For 1938, riding mechanics were made optional; however, no teams utilized them in the race. In addition, after seven years, the engine specifications were changed again. The 1930 “Junk” formula was eliminated.

Who won the Indy 500 in 1981?

Indianapolis 500 winners list Year Indy 500 winner 1981 Bobby Unser 1980 Johnny Rutherford 1979 Rick Mears 1978 Al Unser

Who won the Indy 500 in 1969?

Indianapolis 500 winners list Year Indy 500 winner 1971 Al Unser 1970 Al Unser 1969 Mario Andretti 1968 Bobby Unser

Who won the Indianapolis 500 in 2011?

Indianapolis 500 winners list Year Indy 500 winner 2011 Dan Wheldon 2010 Dario Franchitti 2009 Helio Castroneves 2008 Scott Dixon