Indianapolis 500
Round 2 of 1959
Circuit
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis
Country
USA
Date
May 30, 1959
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Race Results
| Pos | Driver | Constructor | Grid | Laps | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodger Ward N/A | Watson | 6 | 200 | 3:40:49.200 | 8 |
| 2 | Jim Rathmann N/A | Watson | 3 | 200 | +23.280 | 6 |
| 3 | Johnny Thomson N/A | Lesovsky | 1 | 200 | +50.640 | 5 |
| 4 | Tony Bettenhausen N/A | Epperly | 15 | 200 | +1:47.090 | 3 |
| 5 | Paul Goldsmith N/A | Epperly | 16 | 200 | +2:06.440 | 2 |
| 6 | Johnny Boyd N/A | Epperly | 11 | 200 | +3:16.980 | 0 |
| 7 | Duane Carter N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 12 | 200 | +4:09.920 | 0 |
| 8 | Eddie Johnson N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 8 | 200 | +4:10.530 | 0 |
| 9 | Paul Russo N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 27 | 200 | +4:11.040 | 0 |
| 10 | Anthony Foyt N/A | Kuzma | 17 | 200 | +4:14.480 | 0 |
| 11 | Gene Hartley N/A | Kuzma | 9 | 200 | +5:42.480 | 0 |
| 12 | Bob Veith N/A | Moore | 7 | 200 | +6:09.730 | 0 |
| 13 | Al Herman N/A | Dunn | 23 | 200 | +6:40.400 | 0 |
| 14 | Jimmy Daywalt N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 13 | 200 | +6:41.540 | 0 |
| 15 | Chuck Arnold N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 21 | 200 | +8:19.860 | 0 |
| 16 | Jim McWithey N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 33 | 200 | +11:41.690 | 0 |
| 17 | Eddie Sachs N/A | Kuzma | 2 | 182 | Spun off | 0 |
| 18 | Al Keller N/A | Kuzma | 28 | 163 | Engine | 0 |
| 19 | Pat Flaherty N/A | Watson | 18 | 162 | Accident | 0 |
| 20 | Dick Rathmann N/A | Watson | 4 | 150 | Heat shield fire | 0 |
| 21 | Bill Cheesbourg N/A | Kuzma | 30 | 147 | Magneto | 0 |
| 22 | Don Freeland N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 25 | 136 | Magneto | 0 |
| 23 | Ray Crawford N/A | Elder | 32 | 115 | Accident | 0 |
| 24 | Don Branson N/A | Phillips | 10 | 112 | Suspension | 0 |
| 25 | Bob Christie N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 24 | 109 | Engine | 0 |
| 26 | Bobby Grim N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 5 | 85 | Magneto | 0 |
| 27 | Jack Turner N/A | Christensen | 14 | 47 | Fuel leak | 0 |
| 28 | Chuck Weyant N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 29 | 45 | Accident | 0 |
| 29 | Jud Larson N/A | Kurtis Kraft | 19 | 45 | Accident | 0 |
| 30 | Mike Magill N/A | Sutton | 31 | 45 | Accident | 0 |
Race Overview
The 1959 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 Rodger Ward taking the victory.