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Top photos of the legendary Indy 500 from first race in 1911 to today

May 19, 2025, 5:29 p.m. ET
Thirty-three cars driven to victory in the Indianapolis 500 form the staring grid on the main straight during a photo shoot for the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Oct. 12, 2010. The front row, from right to left, included the 1911 Marmon "Wasp, driven by Ray Harroun, the 2010 car driven by Dario Franchitti, and the 1961 roadster driven by A.J. Foyt for his first of four Indianapolis 500 wins.
Thirty-three cars driven to victory in the Indianapolis 500 form the staring grid on the main straight during a photo shoot for the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Oct. 12, 2010. The front row, from right to left, included the 1911 Marmon "Wasp, driven by Ray Harroun, the 2010 car driven by Dario Franchitti, and the 1961 roadster driven by A.J. Foyt for his first of four Indianapolis 500 wins.
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Roaring around the first turn at speeds of 75 mph, four racers duel for position in the first running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 1911. Mechanics in the pits (lower right) used cloth to shield them from the hot Indiana sun.
Roaring around the first turn at speeds of 75 mph, four racers duel for position in the first running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 1911. Mechanics in the pits (lower right) used cloth to shield them from the hot Indiana sun.
The Indianapolis Star
Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911 driving a Marmon Wasp. Harroun finished with an average speed of 74.602 miles per hour.
Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911 driving a Marmon Wasp. Harroun finished with an average speed of 74.602 miles per hour.
The Indianapolis Star
Gil Andersen, holding the inside line, races alongside Teddy Tetzlaff and followed by Len Zengel and Ralph DePalma at the start of the second running of the Indianapolis 500 May 30, 1912.
Gil Andersen, holding the inside line, races alongside Teddy Tetzlaff and followed by Len Zengel and Ralph DePalma at the start of the second running of the Indianapolis 500 May 30, 1912.
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A view of the famous pagoda at Indianapolis Motor Speedway from the 1913 Indianapolis 500.
A view of the famous pagoda at Indianapolis Motor Speedway from the 1913 Indianapolis 500.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
With a crippled engine, Ralph DePalma crosses the finish line to win the 1915 Indy 500 as the checkered flag waves. Another engine failure had stopped him near the end of the 1912 race when DePalma led by at least 10 miles.
With a crippled engine, Ralph DePalma crosses the finish line to win the 1915 Indy 500 as the checkered flag waves. Another engine failure had stopped him near the end of the 1912 race when DePalma led by at least 10 miles.
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Tommy Milton pilots over the finish line in his H.C.S. Special in 1923 to win his second Indy 500 with an average speed of 90.950 miles per hour. Milton also won the 1921 race.
Tommy Milton pilots over the finish line in his H.C.S. Special in 1923 to win his second Indy 500 with an average speed of 90.950 miles per hour. Milton also won the 1921 race.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Pagoda, shown here during the 1929 race, had already been expanded and upgraded since its debut 20 years earlier.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Pagoda, shown here during the 1929 race, had already been expanded and upgraded since its debut 20 years earlier.
The Indianapolis Star
Kelly Petillo, shown with mechanic Jimmie Dunham, won the 1935 race driving a Gilmore Speedway Special.
Kelly Petillo, shown with mechanic Jimmie Dunham, won the 1935 race driving a Gilmore Speedway Special.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
In the 1930's and for several years, the infield of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was the place for fans to see and be seen. And the rooftop of your car was a good vantage point. In 1999 there was a change in some of the infield when a road course was added for the inaugural Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix in 2000.
In the 1930's and for several years, the infield of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was the place for fans to see and be seen. And the rooftop of your car was a good vantage point. In 1999 there was a change in some of the infield when a road course was added for the inaugural Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix in 2000.
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Wilbur Shaw received a warm greeting after winning the 1939 race. Shaw, who designed his own car, a streamlined comet, won his first Indy 500 in 1937 and won back-to-back races in 1939-40.
Wilbur Shaw received a warm greeting after winning the 1939 race. Shaw, who designed his own car, a streamlined comet, won his first Indy 500 in 1937 and won back-to-back races in 1939-40.
The Indianapolis News
Indianapolis Motor sat idle for four years during World War II with no race. Here, is the speedway in 1945 after four years of inactivity.
Indianapolis Motor sat idle for four years during World War II with no race. Here, is the speedway in 1945 after four years of inactivity.
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A view of the straightaway near the first turn from the stands during the 1946 Indianapolis 500.
A view of the straightaway near the first turn from the stands during the 1946 Indianapolis 500.
The Indianapolis Star
Rodger Ward gets the traditional bottle of milk and a victory kiss from actress Erin O'Brien while his wife, holding the family dog, looks on. Ward set a new Indy 500 record with an average speed of 135.857 in his Leader Card 500 Roadster in winning the 1959 race.
Rodger Ward gets the traditional bottle of milk and a victory kiss from actress Erin O'Brien while his wife, holding the family dog, looks on. Ward set a new Indy 500 record with an average speed of 135.857 in his Leader Card 500 Roadster in winning the 1959 race.
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A.J. Foyt celebrates after winning his first Indy 500 in 1961. Foyt was the first four-time winner of the race, driving to victory in 1961, '64, '67 and '77.
A.J. Foyt celebrates after winning his first Indy 500 in 1961. Foyt was the first four-time winner of the race, driving to victory in 1961, '64, '67 and '77.
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Defending champion Parnelli Jones dives sideways out of his flaming car when it caught fire in the pits, eliminating him from the 1964 race. Jones, who won in 1963, was hospitalized with burns but was not seriously hurt.
Defending champion Parnelli Jones dives sideways out of his flaming car when it caught fire in the pits, eliminating him from the 1964 race. Jones, who won in 1963, was hospitalized with burns but was not seriously hurt.
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Smoke boils up from burning cars after a fatal pileup at the north end of the main stretch during the 1964 race. On Lap 1, Dave MacDonald skidded into the northwest inside retaining wall and Eddie Sachs crashed into him as both cars exploded. Sachs was killed on the track and MacDonald later died as well. The race was stopped for 1 hour and 42 minutes as other drivers were injured and burned.
Smoke boils up from burning cars after a fatal pileup at the north end of the main stretch during the 1964 race. On Lap 1, Dave MacDonald skidded into the northwest inside retaining wall and Eddie Sachs crashed into him as both cars exploded. Sachs was killed on the track and MacDonald later died as well. The race was stopped for 1 hour and 42 minutes as other drivers were injured and burned.
The Indianapolis Star
British driver Jackie Stewart, races during the 1966 Indianapolis 500. He was forced to drop out of the race with only eight laps remaining because of car trouble.
British driver Jackie Stewart, races during the 1966 Indianapolis 500. He was forced to drop out of the race with only eight laps remaining because of car trouble.
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Bobby Unser celebrates after winning the 1968 Indianapolis 500. Unser won the Indy 500 in three different decades, also scoring wins in 1975, and '81. Bobby was the first of three Unsers to win at the Brickyard.
Bobby Unser celebrates after winning the 1968 Indianapolis 500. Unser won the Indy 500 in three different decades, also scoring wins in 1975, and '81. Bobby was the first of three Unsers to win at the Brickyard.
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Mario Andretti, shown in the pits at Indianapolis Motor Speedway crouched next to his car. Andretti won the pole in 1967 with a new record average qualifying speed of 168.962 mph. He would go on to win the Indy 500 in 1969 and was the patriarch of the Andretti IndyCar dynasty with sons Michael and Jeff, nephew John and grandson Marco.
Mario Andretti, shown in the pits at Indianapolis Motor Speedway crouched next to his car. Andretti won the pole in 1967 with a new record average qualifying speed of 168.962 mph. He would go on to win the Indy 500 in 1969 and was the patriarch of the Andretti IndyCar dynasty with sons Michael and Jeff, nephew John and grandson Marco.
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Al Unser waves to the crowd after winning his second consecutive 500 in 1971. Unser would join Foyt as a four-time winner, with victories in 1970, '71, '78 and '87.
Al Unser waves to the crowd after winning his second consecutive 500 in 1971. Unser would join Foyt as a four-time winner, with victories in 1970, '71, '78 and '87.
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Janet Guthrie was swarmed in 1977 after she became the first woman to qualify for an Indianapolis 500. She qualified 26th and finished 29th.
Janet Guthrie was swarmed in 1977 after she became the first woman to qualify for an Indianapolis 500. She qualified 26th and finished 29th.
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Danny Ongais hits the wall in turn 3 on the 64th lap of the 1981 Indianapolis 500. Ongais was hospitalized with multiple fractures.
Danny Ongais hits the wall in turn 3 on the 64th lap of the 1981 Indianapolis 500. Ongais was hospitalized with multiple fractures.
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Rick Mears drinks the traditional bottle of milk in victory lane after winning the Indianapolis 500 in 1988. Mears won the race four times in total: 1979, '84, '88 and '91.
Rick Mears drinks the traditional bottle of milk in victory lane after winning the Indianapolis 500 in 1988. Mears won the race four times in total: 1979, '84, '88 and '91.
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Sparks fly as Mario Andretti slams into the Turn 4 wall on May 24,1992 during the 76th Indianapolis 500. Andretti's car was one of 13 disabled by accidents at the midway point of the 1992 race.
Sparks fly as Mario Andretti slams into the Turn 4 wall on May 24,1992 during the 76th Indianapolis 500. Andretti's car was one of 13 disabled by accidents at the midway point of the 1992 race.
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Emerson Fittipaldi won the 1993 Indianapolis 500. The former Formula One champion won his first Indy 500 in 1989.
Emerson Fittipaldi won the 1993 Indianapolis 500. The former Formula One champion won his first Indy 500 in 1989.
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Al Unser Jr., right, celebrates with car owner Roger Penske after winning the 1994 race. Two years earlier, Unser Jr. became the third member of the Unser family to capture an Indy 500 title.
Al Unser Jr., right, celebrates with car owner Roger Penske after winning the 1994 race. Two years earlier, Unser Jr. became the third member of the Unser family to capture an Indy 500 title.
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Arie Luyendyk leads the field on his way to his second Indy 500 victory in 1997. Luyendyk won his first Indy 500 race in 1990.
Arie Luyendyk leads the field on his way to his second Indy 500 victory in 1997. Luyendyk won his first Indy 500 race in 1990.
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Canada's Jacques Villeneuve raises his fist while holding the winner's bottle of milk in victory lane after winning the 1995 Indianapolis 500.
Canada's Jacques Villeneuve raises his fist while holding the winner's bottle of milk in victory lane after winning the 1995 Indianapolis 500.
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Stan Fox, his legs exposed, sits in his airborne car after the front end was torn off while slamming into the Turn 1 wall on the opening lap of the 1995 Indianapolis 500. Fox's legs were uninjured, but he was hospitalized with serious head injuries.
Stan Fox, his legs exposed, sits in his airborne car after the front end was torn off while slamming into the Turn 1 wall on the opening lap of the 1995 Indianapolis 500. Fox's legs were uninjured, but he was hospitalized with serious head injuries.
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Race winner Dan Wheldon celebrates by pouring milk over his head after winning in 2005. Wheldon won his second Indy 500 in 2011 and died later that year after a crash during the IndyCar season finale in Las Vegas.
Race winner Dan Wheldon celebrates by pouring milk over his head after winning in 2005. Wheldon won his second Indy 500 in 2011 and died later that year after a crash during the IndyCar season finale in Las Vegas.
Adriane Jaeckle, Indianapolis Star Via USA TODAY Network
Indy car driver Danica Patrick is all smiles while being interviewed about her fourth-place finish in the 2005 Indianapolis 500. Patrick became the first woman in history to lead a lap in the legendary race.
Indy car driver Danica Patrick is all smiles while being interviewed about her fourth-place finish in the 2005 Indianapolis 500. Patrick became the first woman in history to lead a lap in the legendary race.
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Dario Franchitti takes his victory lap after the 91st running of the Indy 500 on May 27, 2007.
Dario Franchitti takes his victory lap after the 91st running of the Indy 500 on May 27, 2007.
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Helio Castroneves climbs the front stretch fence with his crew after winning the 2009 Indianapolis 500. Castroneves, a four-time winner, also won back-to-back races in 2001-02 and again in 2021.
Helio Castroneves climbs the front stretch fence with his crew after winning the 2009 Indianapolis 500. Castroneves, a four-time winner, also won back-to-back races in 2001-02 and again in 2021.
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Mike Conway's car goes airborne and crashes into a wall between Turns 3 and 4 during the last lap of the 2010 Indy 500. The English driver sustained leg, ankle, foot and back injuries.
Mike Conway's car goes airborne and crashes into a wall between Turns 3 and 4 during the last lap of the 2010 Indy 500. The English driver sustained leg, ankle, foot and back injuries.
Kerry Keating, The Indianapolis Star
Dario Franchitti celebrates winning the 2010 Indy 500 with his then-wife, actress Ashley Judd, at the yard of bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Dario Franchitti celebrates winning the 2010 Indy 500 with his then-wife, actress Ashley Judd, at the yard of bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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The gold centennial brick stands on the row of bricks at the start-finish line as Scott Dixon passes by on pit lane during practice for the 2011 race. Dixon won the Indy 500 in 2008.
The gold centennial brick stands on the row of bricks at the start-finish line as Scott Dixon passes by on pit lane during practice for the 2011 race. Dixon won the Indy 500 in 2008.
Greg Griffo, The Indianapolis Star
The Borg-Warner Trophy, on display at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 19, 2012, is given to the winner of the Indianapolis 500.
The Borg-Warner Trophy, on display at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 19, 2012, is given to the winner of the Indianapolis 500.
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Dario Franchitti (bottom) passes Takuma Sato as Sato spins towards the wall on the final lap of the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 2012. Franchitti won the race.
Dario Franchitti (bottom) passes Takuma Sato as Sato spins towards the wall on the final lap of the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 2012. Franchitti won the race.
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After 12 starts and three top-3 finishes, Tony Kanaan finally won the Indianapolis 500 in 2013.
After 12 starts and three top-3 finishes, Tony Kanaan finally won the Indianapolis 500 in 2013.
Sam Riche, For The Star Via USA TODAY Network
Ryan Hunter-Reay kisses the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after winning the 2014 Indy 500.
Ryan Hunter-Reay kisses the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after winning the 2014 Indy 500.
Robert Scheer, The Star Via USA TODAY Network
Juan Pablo Montoya celebrates winning the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 on, May 24, 2015. Montoya also won the 2000 race.
Juan Pablo Montoya celebrates winning the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 on, May 24, 2015. Montoya also won the 2000 race.
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Alexander Rossi celebrates with the traditional bottle of milk after winning the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2016. Rossi triumphed in his first Indy 500 attempt.
Alexander Rossi celebrates with the traditional bottle of milk after winning the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2016. Rossi triumphed in his first Indy 500 attempt.
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Scott Dixon goes airborne and crashes in front of Helio Castroneves (3) during the 101st Indianapolis 500 on May 28, 2017.
Scott Dixon goes airborne and crashes in front of Helio Castroneves (3) during the 101st Indianapolis 500 on May 28, 2017.
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Takuma Sato becomes the first Japanese driver to win the Indianapolis 500, when he triumphed in the 101st running on May 28, 2017.
Takuma Sato becomes the first Japanese driver to win the Indianapolis 500, when he triumphed in the 101st running on May 28, 2017.
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Will Power screams with excitement after winning the 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 2018.
Will Power screams with excitement after winning the 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 2018.
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Simon Pagenaud dumps the celebratory bottle of milk over his head after winning the 103rd Indy 500 on May 26, 2019.
Simon Pagenaud dumps the celebratory bottle of milk over his head after winning the 103rd Indy 500 on May 26, 2019.
Matt Kryger, The Indianapolis Star
Chip Ganassi Racing driver Marcus Ericsson celebrates with a bottle of milk and the Borg-Warner trophy after winning the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2022.
Chip Ganassi Racing driver Marcus Ericsson celebrates with a bottle of milk and the Borg-Warner trophy after winning the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2022.
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Andretti Autosport driver Kyle Kirkwood slides across the SAFER barrier in Turn 2 upside down after a crash with Arrow McLaren SP driver Felix Rosenqvist during the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 28, 2023.
Andretti Autosport driver Kyle Kirkwood slides across the SAFER barrier in Turn 2 upside down after a crash with Arrow McLaren SP driver Felix Rosenqvist during the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 28, 2023.
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Josef Newgarden and his wife Ashley lay on the famous yard of bricks at Inianapolis Motor Speedway to take a selfie after Newgarden won the 107th running of the Indy 500 on May 28, 2023.
Josef Newgarden and his wife Ashley lay on the famous yard of bricks at Inianapolis Motor Speedway to take a selfie after Newgarden won the 107th running of the Indy 500 on May 28, 2023.
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Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden celebrates with crew members after winning his second consecutive Indy 500 on May 26, 2024.
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden celebrates with crew members after winning his second consecutive Indy 500 on May 26, 2024.
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From left, A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears and Helio Castroneves pose for a portrait at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 20, 2021. The four share the record for most wins in the Indy 500, with four each.
From left, A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears and Helio Castroneves pose for a portrait at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 20, 2021. The four share the record for most wins in the Indy 500, with four each.
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