Indy 500 in the 1951 season. Full information

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

List of races and tracks in the 1951 season

Race Winner Track Race Start
Indianapolis 500 1951 Indianapolis 500 Lee Wallard
Kurtis Kraft ?? 1949, #99
Indianapolis 30th May 1951

Drivers championship 1951

Lee Wallard

United States

Champion

Mike Nazaruk

United States

2nd place

Manuel Ayulo

United States

3rd place

List of all cars in the 1951 season

Kurtis Kraft ?? 1949

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 1000

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 3000

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Schroeder ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Hall ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Gdula ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Silnes ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Bromme ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Maserati 8CTF

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Maserati 8CTF

Maserati L8 c 3.0

Scopa ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft ???

Duray L4 c

Stevens ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Silnes ???

Chevrolet ???

Rassey ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 2000

Offenhauser

Kurtis Kraft ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Pawl ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Trevis Indycar

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Talbot Lago T26C

Talbot 23CV L6 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 2000

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kuzma Indy Roadster

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Deidt Tuffanelli Derrico

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Nichels ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Marchese ?? 1938

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 2000

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Maserati 8CL

Offenhauser SC

Ewing ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Lesovsky ?

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Szalai ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Adams ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 3000

Offenhauser L4 c 3.0

Watson ?? 1950

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Meyer ???

Novi L8 c 3.0

Bardazon ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Moore ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5