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1959 Indianapolis 500

1959 Indianapolis 500

Event
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 also race 2 of 9 in the 1959 World Championship of Drivers.... Wikipedia
Winning team: Leader Cards
Date: May 30, 1959
Average speed: 135.857 mph (218.641 km/h)
Estimated attendance: 180,000
Pace car: Buick Electra 225
Pole position: Johnny Thomson