Indianapolis 500
Round 3 of 1955
Circuit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis
Country
USA
Date
May 30, 1955
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Race Results
| Pos | Driver | Constructor | Grid | Laps | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Sweikert N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 14 | 200 | 3:53:59.530 | 8 |
| 2 | Paul Russo N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 2 | 200 | +2:43.560 | 3 |
| 2 | Tony Bettenhausen N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 2 | 200 | +2:43.560 | 3 |
| 3 | Jimmy Davies N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 10 | 200 | +3:32.360 | 4 |
| 4 | Johnny Thomson N/A | Kuzma | 33 | 200 | +3:38.910 | 3 |
| 5 | Walt Faulkner N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 7 | 200 | +5:17.170 | 1 |
| 5 | Bill Homeier N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 7 | 200 | +5:17.170 | 1 |
| 6 | Andy Linden N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 8 | 200 | +5:57.940 | 0 |
| 7 | Al Herman N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 16 | 200 | +6:24.240 | 0 |
| 8 | Pat O'Connor N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 19 | 200 | +6:41.600 | 0 |
| 9 | Jimmy Daywalt N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 17 | 200 | +7:09.810 | 0 |
| 10 | Pat Flaherty N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 12 | 200 | +7:46.540 | 0 |
| 11 | Duane Carter N/A | Kuzma | 18 | 197 | +3 Laps | 0 |
| 12 | Chuck Weyant N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 25 | 196 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 13 | Eddie Johnson N/A | Trevis | 32 | 196 | +4 Laps | 0 |
| 14 | Jim Rathmann N/A | Epperly | 20 | 191 | +9 Laps | 0 |
| 15 | Don Freeland N/A | Phillips | 21 | 178 | Transmission | 0 |
| 16 | Cal Niday N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 9 | 170 | Accident | 0 |
| 17 | Art Cross N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 24 | 168 | Engine | 0 |
| 18 | Shorty Templeman N/A | Trevis | 31 | 142 | Transmission | 0 |
| 19 | Sam Hanks N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 6 | 134 | Transmission | 0 |
| 20 | Keith Andrews N/A | Schroeder | 28 | 120 | Fuel pump | 0 |
| 21 | Johnnie Parsons N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 27 | 119 | Magneto | 0 |
| 22 | Eddie Russo N/A | Pawl | 13 | 112 | Ignition | 0 |
| 23 | Ray Crawford N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 23 | 111 | Engine | 0 |
| 24 | Jimmy Bryan N/A | Kuzma | 11 | 90 | Fuel pump | 0 |
| 25 | Bill Vukovich N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 5 | 56 | Accident | 1 |
| 26 | Jack McGrath N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 3 | 54 | Magneto | 0 |
| 27 | Al Keller N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 22 | 54 | Accident | 0 |
| 28 | Rodger Ward N/A | Kuzma | 30 | 53 | Accident | 0 |
Race Overview
The 1955 Indianapolis 500 took place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in USA. This iconic circuit has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar, providing thrilling racing action and memorable moments.
30 drivers completed the race, with Bob Sweikert taking the victory.