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1927 Indianapolis 500

1927 Indianapolis 500

The 15th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, May 30, 1927. First-time starter George Souders won by eight laps, the largest margin since 1913. Wikipedia
Date: May 30, 1927
Average speed: 97.545 mph (156.983 km/h)
Estimated attendance: 135,000
Most laps led: Frank Lockhart (110)
Pace car: LaSalle V-8 Series 303
Winning Entrant: William S. White