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Indy 500 in the 1956 season. Full information

40th season of the Indy 500 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 30th May to 30th May in 1956, 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: Jim Mcwithey , Dempsey Wilson , Billy Garrett , Marvin Pifer , Gig Stephens , Dick Reese , Johnny Baldwin

List of races and tracks in the 1956 season

	Race	Winner	Track	Race Start
	1956 Indianapolis 500	Pat Flaherty Watson ?? 1956, #8	Indianapolis	30th May 1956

Drivers championship 1956

Pat Flaherty

United States

Champion

Points: 8 Wins: 1 Poles: 1

Sam Hanks

United States

2nd place

Points: 6 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

Don Freeland

United States

3rd place

Points: 4 Wins: 0 Poles: 0

List of all drivers for the 1956 season

Name	Points
Pat Flaherty	8
Sam Hanks	6
Don Freeland	4
Johnnie Parsons	3
Dick Rathmann	2
Paul Russo	1
Mike Magill	0
Johnny Boyd	0
Troy Ruttman	0
Johnny Thomson	0
Leroy Warriner	0
Dempsey Wilson	0
Dick Reese	0
Bill Cheesbourg	0
Jimmy Davies	0
Johnny Baldwin	0
Jim Mcwithey	0
Ray Crawford	0
Len Duncan	0
Shorty Templeman	0
Marshall Teague	0
Tony Bonadies	0
Gig Stephens	0
Len Sutton	0
Giuseppe Farina	0
Marvin Pifer	0
Eddie Sachs	0
Keith Andrews	0
Al Herman	0
Eddie Johnson	0
Bob Sweikert	0
Bob Veith	0
Rodger Ward	0
Jimmy Reece	0
Cliff Griffith	0
Gene Hartley	0
Fred Agabashian	0
Bob Christie	0
Al Keller	0
Billy Garrett	0
Andy Linden	0
Duke Dinsmore	0
Pat O'connor	0
Jimmy Bryan	0
Jim Rathmann	0
Tony Bettenhausen	0
Ed Elisian	0
Eddie Russo	0
Jimmy Daywalt	0
Jack Turner	0
Johnny Kay	0