35th season of the Indy 500 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 30th May to 30th May in 1951, 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: Gene Force , Mike Nazaruk , Carl Scarborough
| Race | Winner | Track | Race Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1951 Indianapolis 500 |
Lee Wallard
Kurtis Kraft ?? 1949, #99 |
Indianapolis | 30th May 1951 |
| Name | Points |
|---|---|
| Lee Wallard | 9.00 |
| Mike Nazaruk | 6.00 |
| Manuel Ayulo | 2.00 |
| Jack Mcgrath | 2.00 |
| Andy Linden | 3.00 |
| Bobby Ball | 2.00 |
| Henry Banks | 0 |
| Carl Forberg | 0 |
| Duane Carter | 0 |
| Tony Bettenhausen | 0 |
| Duke Nalon | 0 |
| Gene Force | 0 |
| Sam Hanks | 0 |
| Bill Schindler | 0 |
| Mauri Rose | 0 |
| Walt Faulkner | 0 |
| Jimmy Davies | 0 |
| Fred Agabashian | 0 |
| Carl Scarborough | 0 |
| Bill Mackey | 0 |
| Chuck Stevenson | 0 |
| Johnnie Parsons | 0 |
| Cecil Green | 0 |
| Troy Ruttman | 0 |
| Duke Dinsmore | 0 |
| Chet Miller | 0 |
| Walt Brown | 0 |
| Rodger Ward | 0 |
| Cliff Griffith | 0 |
| Bill Vukovich | 0 |
| George Connor | 0 |
| Mack Hellings | 0 |
| Johnny Mcdowell | 0 |
| Joe James | 0 |
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Maserati L8 c 3.0
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Duray L4 c
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Chevrolet ???
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Talbot 23CV L6 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser SC
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Novi SC
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 c 3.0
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Sparks L6 c
Novi SC
Novi L8 c 3.0
Offenhauser L4 4.5
Offenhauser L4 4.5