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Indy 500 in the 1948 season. Full information

32nd season of the Indy 500 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 30th May to 30th May in 1948, 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: Duane Carter , Jack Mcgrath , Johnny Mantz , Bill Cantrell , Mack Hellings , Mike Salay

List of races and tracks in the 1948 season

	Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
	1948 Indianapolis 500	Mauri Rose Deidt Tuffanelli Derrico, #3	Indianapolis	30th May 1948

Drivers championship 1948

Mauri Rose

United States

Champion

Points: 1000 Wins: 1 Poles: 0

Bill Holland

United States

2nd place

Points: 800 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Duke Nalon

United States

3rd place

Points: 700 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 1948 season

Name	Points
Mauri Rose	1000
Bill Holland	800
Duke Nalon	700
Ted Horn	600
Mack Hellings	500
Hal Cole	400
Lee Wallard	300
Johnny Mauro	215
Tommy Hinnershitz	200
Jimmy Jackson	150
Charles Van Acker	100
Billy Devore	50
Louis Durant	35
Jack Mcgrath	0
Emil Andres	0
Mike Salay	0
Doc Williams	0
George Connor	0
Spider Webb	0
Sam Hanks	0
Mel Hansen	0
Les Anderson	0
Fred Agabashian	0
Duane Carter	0
Paul Russo	0
Kenneth Fowler	0
Louis Tomei	0
Chet Miller	0
Rex Mays	0
Bill Sheffler	0
Johnny Shackelford	0
Joie Chitwood	0
Bill Cantrell	0
Hal Robson	0
Tony Bettenhausen	0
Johnny Mantz	0
Harry McQuinn	0