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Indy 500 in the 1947 season. Full information

31st season of the Indy 500 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 30th May to 30th May in 1947, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of Indy 500!

Beginners of the season: Fred Agabashian , Bill Holland , Charles Van Acker , Les Anderson , Pete Romcevich , Milt Fankhouser

List of races and tracks in the 1947 season

	Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
	1947 Indianapolis 500	Mauri Rose Deidt FD, #27	Indianapolis	30th May 1947

Drivers championship 1947

Mauri Rose

United States

Champion

Points: 1000 Wins: 1 Poles: 0

Bill Holland

United States

2nd place

Points: 800 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Ted Horn

United States

3rd place

Points: 700 Wins: 0 Poles: 1

List of all drivers for the 1947 season

Name	Points
Mauri Rose	1000
Bill Holland	800
Ted Horn	700
Jimmy Jackson	500
Rex Mays	400
Cliff Bergere	393
Walt Brown	300
Cy Marshall	250
Herb Ardinger	207
Fred Agabashian	200
Duke Dinsmore	120
Les Anderson	100
Pete Romcevich	50
Billy Devore	30
Charles Van Acker	0
Paul Russo	0
Hal Robson	0
Mel Hansen	0
Al Miller	0
Henry Banks	0
Shorty Cantlon	0
Joie Chitwood	0
Frank Wearne	0
Russell Snowberger	0
Tony Bettenhausen	0
Roland Free	0
Duke Nalon	0
Kenneth Fowler	0
Louis Tomei	0
George Connor	0
Emil Andres	0
Milt Fankhouser	0