1928 Indianapolis 500
The 16th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday, May 30, 1928. This was the first Indianapolis 500 presided over by new Speedway president Eddie Rickenbacker. Rain threatened to wash out... Wikipedia
Date: May 30, 1928
Average speed: 99.482 mph (160.101 km/h)
Most laps led: Leon Duray (59)
Pace car: Marmon 8 (Model 78)
Winning Entrant: Alden Sampson II