1959 Indianapolis 500
The 43rd International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 30, 1959. The event was part of the 1959 USAC National Championship Trail, and was included in the 1959 World Drivers Championship.
Rodger Ward won the first of two career Indy 500 victories. A record sixteen cars completed the full 500 miles.
Read more about 1959 Indianapolis 500: Practice and Time Trials, Classification, Race Notes, Championship Standings After The Race
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