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Every Indianapolis 500 Winner in History: The Youngest, Oldest and Other Superlatives
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With the possible exception of Daytona Beach, Fla., no city in the United States is more synonymous with auto racing than Indianapolis.
Since 1911, the capital of Indiana has been home to the self-described “greatest spectacle in racing.” The Indianapolis 500 has persevered through wars, pandemics, economic downturns and a slew of American open-wheel racing reorganizations to remain a stalwart of the sports calendar.
With this year’s race scheduled for Sunday, let’s take a look at some of the competition’s most durable superlatives—followed by a table of every winner since the earliest days of the sport. Grab a bottle of milk.
That would be Al Unser in 1987, five days shy of his 48th birthday. His brother Bobby in 1981 is second, also at the age of 47.
22-year-old Troy Ruttman in 1952.
Ray Harroun in 1911.
Josef Newgarden won the race in 2023.
A.J. Foyt (1961, 1964, 1967 and 1977), Al Unser (1970, 1971, 1978 and 1987), Rick Mears (1979, 1984, 1988 and 1991) and Hélio Castroneves (2001, 2002, 2009 and 2021) all won the race four times.
And now, the big table: Enjoy all the winners of Indianapolis’s day in the sun from 1911 to the present. Note that the race was not held from 1917 to ’18 due to World War I and 1942 to ’45 due to World War II. Note also two instances (1924 and 1941) of a relief driver taking over during the race, thus ensuring two drivers would be credited as winners.
YEAR |
WINNER |
COUNTRY |
---|---|---|
1911 |
Ray Harroun |
United States |
1912 |
Joe Dawson |
United States |
1913 |
Jules Goux |
France |
1914 |
René Thomas |
France |
1915 |
Ralph DePalma |
United States |
1916 |
Dario Resta |
Great Britain |
1919 |
Howdy Wilcox |
United States |
1920 |
Gaston Chevrolet |
United States |
1921 |
Tommy Milton |
United States |
1922 |
Jimmy Murphy |
United States |
1923 |
Tommy Milton |
United States |
1924 |
Lora L. Corum and Joe Boyer |
United States |
1925 |
Pete DePaolo |
United States |
1926 |
Frank Lockhart |
United States |
1927 |
George Souders |
United States |
1928 |
Louis Meyer |
United States |
1929 |
Ray Keech |
United States |
1930 |
Billy Arnold |
United States |
1931 |
Louis Schneider |
United States |
1932 |
Fred Frame |
United States |
1933 |
Louis Meyer |
United States |
1934 |
Bill Cummings |
United States |
1935 |
Kelly Petillo |
United States |
1936 |
Louis Meyer |
United States |
1937 |
Wilbur Shaw |
United States |
1938 |
Floyd Roberts |
United States |
1939 |
Wilbur Shaw |
United States |
1940 |
Wilbur Shaw |
United States |
1941 |
Floyd Davis and Mauri Rose |
United States |
1946 |
George Robson |
United States |
1947 |
Mauri Rose |
United States |
1948 |
Mauri Rose |
United States |
1949 |
Bill Holland |
United States |
1950 |
Johnnie Parsons |
United States |
1951 |
Lee Wallard |
United States |
1952 |
Troy Ruttman |
United States |
1953 |
Bill Vukovich |
United States |
1954 |
Bill Vukovich |
United States |
1955 |
Bob Sweikert |
United States |
1956 |
Pat Flaherty |
United States |
1957 |
Sam Hanks |
United States |
1958 |
Jimmy Bryan |
United States |
1959 |
Rodger Ward |
United States |
1960 |
Jim Rathmann |
United States |
1961 |
A.J. Foyt |
United States |
1962 |
Rodger Ward |
United States |
1963 |
Parnelli Jones |
United States |
1964 |
A.J. Foyt |
United States |
1965 |
Jim Clark |
Great Britain |
1966 |
Graham Hill |
Great Britain |
1967 |
A.J. Foyt |
United States |
1968 |
Bobby Unser |
United States |
1969 |
Mario Andretti |
United States |
1970 |
Al Unser |
United States |
1971 |
Al Unser |
United States |
1972 |
Mark Donohue |
United States |
1973 |
Gordon Johncock |
United States |
1974 |
Johnny Rutherford |
United States |
1975 |
Bobby Unser |
United States |
1976 |
Johnny Rutherford |
United States |
1977 |
A.J. Foyt |
United States |
1978 |
Al Unser |
United States |
1979 |
Rick Mears |
United States |
1980 |
Johnny Rutherford |
United States |
1981 |
Bobby Unser |
United States |
1982 |
Gordon Johncock |
United States |
1983 |
Tom Sneva |
United States |
1984 |
Rick Mears |
United States |
1985 |
Danny Sullivan |
United States |
1986 |
Bobby Rahal |
United States |
1987 |
Al Unser |
United States |
1988 |
Rick Mears |
United States |
1989 |
Emerson Fittipaldi |
Brazil |
1990 |
Arie Luyendyk |
Netherlands |
1991 |
Rick Mears |
United States |
1992 |
Al Unser Jr. |
United States |
1993 |
Emerson Fittipaldi |
Brazil |
1994 |
Al Unser Jr. |
United States |
1995 |
Jacques Villenueve |
Canada |
1996 |
Buddy Lazier |
United States |
1997 |
Arie Luyendyk |
Netherlands |
1998 |
Eddie Cheever |
United States |
1999 |
Kenny Bräck |
Sweden |
2000 |
Juan Pablo Montoya |
Colombia |
2001 |
Hélio Castroneves |
Brazil |
2002 |
Hélio Castroneves |
Brazil |
2003 |
Gil de Ferran |
Brazil |
2004 |
Buddy Rice |
United States |
2005 |
Dan Wheldon |
Great Britain |
2006 |
Sam Hornish Jr. |
United States |
2007 |
Dario Franchitti |
Great Britain |
2008 |
Scott Dixon |
New Zealand |
2009 |
Hélio Castroneves |
Brazil |
2010 |
Dario Franchitti |
Great Britain |
2011 |
Dan Wheldon |
Great Britain |
2012 |
Dario Franchitti |
Great Britain |
2013 |
Tony Kanaan |
Brazil |
2014 |
Ryan Hunter-Reay |
United States |
2015 |
Juan Pablo Montoya |
Colombia |
2016 |
Alexander Rossi |
United States |
2017 |
Takuma Sato |
Japan |
2018 |
Will Power |
Australia |
2019 |
Simon Pagenaud |
France |
2020 |
Takuma Sato |
Japan |
2021 |
Hélio Castroneves |
Brazil |
2022 |
Marcus Ericsson |
Sweden |
2023 |
Josef Newgarden |
United States |
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Indianapolis, IN
On/off storms through Wednesday, nice Thursday before heat returns
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — We have had an active Tuesday that started as early as before sunrise. Then, showers and storms rolled in through the afternoon hours.
We will continue to see some storms over the next day before we briefly return to pleasant weather.
Tuesday night: Additional activity may fire off and slowly move into central Indiana tonight. There does remain a lower risk for severe storms with damaging winds being the primary concerns.
Due to slower moving rain and storms from Tuesday morning-afternoon, we will also have to monitor the potential for some flooding.
Lows will only fall into the low 70s.
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Wednesday: Expect on and off showers and storms for Wednesday. There will be concerns for some flooding along with a low threat for severe storms.
This severe risk is south of Indy, and the primary hazards will be wind and some hail.
Highs look to be a little cooler with numbers in the low 80s. It will be a bit humid as well.
Thursday: Pleasant conditions are set to return Thursday with lots of sunshine and less humid air. Highs will be near normal in the low to mid 80s.
8-Day Forecast: It won’t take long for the heat to return going into the final weekend of June. Friday will see highs push into the mid 80s with the muggy meter turning back up. Saturday looks to be a hot and muggy day with highs nearing 90. A few showers and storms will be possible late Friday with better storm chances Saturday. It is too soon to tell if we’ll have a severe threat Saturday. Temperatures turn back closer to normal going into the start of July next Monday.
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Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards honor leaders in media – Indianapolis Recorder
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The family of the late Indiana broadcaster and community activist Amos C. Brown, III is proud to announce the inaugural Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards. This prestigious event will honor six outstanding individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the media landscape and the community fabric of Indianapolis.
The honorees for the inaugural Amos C. Brown, III Legacy Awards are:
CHANGE MAKER: Tina Cosby, Host of Community Connection and Community Public Affairs Director, Radio One Indianapolis
VISIONARY: DuJuan McCoy, Founder/Owner, Circle City Broadcasting
INNOVATOR: Shannon Williams, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, The Mind Trust
TRAILBLAZER: Rafael Sanchez, Multimedia Journalist and Voice of the Indianapolis Airport
LEGEND: Derrik Thomas, Broadcaster and Member, Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame
ICON: Barbara Boyd, Journalist, Member of the Indiana Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Philanthropist, Socialite, and Community Advocate
These remarkable individuals will be honored during a special presentation on Wednesday, June 26th, at the Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship Fundraiser. The event will take place at the Hirons Agency, located at 422 E. New York Street, Indianapolis, Indiana from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Esteemed Radio One Indianapolis personalities Tony Lamont and Karen Vaughn will serve as the masters of ceremonies for the evening.
“We are thrilled to recognize these incredible individuals whose dedication and contributions have left a lasting imprint on our community,” said a family spokesperson. “Their achievements not only honor the legacy of our beloved Amos but also inspire future generations to continue making impactful contributions to our society.”
The Amos C. Brown, III Scholarship Fundraiser and Legacy Awards aim to celebrate and perpetuate the spirit of community service and excellence in media championed by Amos C. Brown, III.
For more information about the inaugural honorees and event details, please visit Amos C. Brown Legacy Awards.
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Looking to watch the fireworks this Fourth of July? Here’s where you should go in Indy
More than 10 sites around Indianapolis will set off fireworks to celebrate this Fourth of July and many of them are accompanied by festivals. The holiday falls on a Thursday, so some events span several days into the weekend. Here’s what you need to know:
Indianapolis Fourth of July fireworks and festivals
July 4, Downtown Indy: Indy’s Downtown Freedom Fest will have a 20-minute fireworks show that can best be viewed from the Indiana War Memorial grounds and the American Legion Mall. The street festival will have live performances and food trucks and starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. The festival takes place on North Street between Meridian Street and Pennsylvania Street.
July 3, Broad Ripple: The White River Yacht Club will perform the Meredith Smith Memorial Fireworks Show over the White River. While the club hasn’t announced this year’s launch times, in 2023, the fireworks show started at 9 p.m..
Fireworks and festivals in Hamilton and Boone Counties
July 3 – 4, Carmel: CarmelFest ends with a 30-minute fireworks culminating in a fireworks display launched from the Carmel Ice Skadium at 9:45 p.m. on July 4. The festival is two days long, starting July 3. On the 3rd, the hours are 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., and on the 4th noon to 10 p.m.. The festival will have a beer garden, a talent show, live performances, caricature artists and food trucks.
July 4, Fishers: Fireworks will be launched at 10 p.m. from Cyntheanne Park and the Geist Reservoir. They can be seen from Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate & Jr. High School and on the water.
July 4, Noblesville: Fireworks start at 10 p.m. and can be viewed from Federal Hill Commons or Forest Park. A Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Festival will kickoff with a parade at 4 p.m. followed by the festival in Forest Park from 6 to 10 p.m. The 2023 festival had inflatable bounce houses, bungee jumping, a rock wall, ax throwing and a beer garden.
July 4, Westfield: Fireworks will start at 10 p.m., following a festival at Grand Park Sports Campus. The festival will have live music and games and goes from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
July 4, Zionsville: A Fourth of July celebration will be held at Lions Park starting at 5 p.m. and fireworks will begin at 10 p.m.. There will be children’s bounce houses, games and festival food for sale. Miss Indiana and Miss Teen Indiana will sing the national anthem at 7 p.m..
Fireworks and festivals in Hendricks County
July 3, Avon: The town of Avon’s Night at the Park starts with food trucks, a petting zoo, a concert and pony rides, and ends with a fireworks display. The free event goes from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Avon Town Hall Park.
July 4, Brownsburg: Brownsburg’s July Fourth 2024 Extravaganza will begin at 7:30 at the Town Hall Green. There will be a performance from the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra. A parade through town will begin at 10 a.m. Fireworks start at 10 p.m..
June 29 to July 4: Poor Jack’s Carnival will be at Arbuckle Acres Park from 6 to 11 p.m. each night. Carnival wristbands are $25, but the rest of the festival, which includes yard games and food trucks, is free.
Family friendly entertainment
June 30-July 3, Conner Prairie, Fishers: The focus of the Star-Spangled Symphony at Conner Prairie is the music, but the finale will be accompanied by fireworks for these four. Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concerts. Gates open at 6 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at indianapolissymphony.org.
July 4, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site Independence Day Social: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the home of America’s Hoosier President will have free first-floor tours and patriotic activities. There will be live jazz music, balloon artists, crafts and visiting animals from Indianapolis Care Services. Hot dogs, ice cream and popcorn will be available. The event is free but registration at bhpsite.org is required.
July 4, Indianapolis Indians vs. Louisville Bats: Tickets are available for the 6:35 p.m. baseball game at ticketsonsale.com. The Indians will play at Victory Field and fireworks will follow the game.
Out to the bars
July 4, Metazoa Brewing Company 4th of July Party: Metazoa Brewing, 140 S. College Ave., will unveil their new beer at their free block party. The event goes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will have live music. The brewery is dog-friendly and the Downtown Indianapolis fireworks will be visible.
July 6, Red, White and Brew Bar Crawl: For $25, crawlers can dress up in red, white and blue and explore multiple Indy bars. The event goes from 4 to 6 p.m. and starts at the Saint Shack, 250 S. Meridian St. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com.
July 5, Red White and Brew Party: Hosted by Howl at the Moon, 20 E. Georgia St., there will be dancing and deals on drinks all night to celebrate the Fourth. Howl at the Moon is open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.Alex Haddon is a Pulliam Fellow. You can email her at AHaddon@gannett.com.
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