Indy 500 in the 1959 season. Full information

43rd season of the Indy 500 proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 30th May to 30th May in 1959, 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: Chuck Daigh , Chuck Arnold , Red Amick

List of races and tracks in the 1959 season

Race Winner Track Race Start
Indianapolis 500 1959 Indianapolis 500 Rodger Ward
Watson ?? 1959, #5
Indianapolis 30th May 1959

Drivers championship 1959

Rodger Ward

United States

Champion

Jim Rathmann

United States

2nd place

Johnny Thomson

United States

3rd place

List of all cars in the 1959 season

Watson ?? 1959

Offenhauser

Lesovsky ?? 1959

Offenhauser

Epperly ?? 1958

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Elder ?? 1959

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Dunn ?? 1957

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Cornis ???

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Watson D

Offenhauser

Kuzma ?? 1957

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kuzma ?? 1958

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Watson ?? 1958

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 500D

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 500E

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 500C

Maserati V8

Curtis ?? 1958

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Moore ?? 1959

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Walther ?? 1959

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kuzma ?? 1956

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 500G

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Lesovsky ?? 1956

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 500H

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Epperly ?? 1959

Offenhauser

Christiansen ?? 1959

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kuzma ?? 1955

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 500C

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Kurtis Kraft 500G

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Maserati 420M

Maserati V8

Kuzma ?? 1959

Offenhauser

Phillips ?? 1959

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Lesovsky ?? 1957

Offenhauser SC

Kurtis Kraft 500J

Offenhauser L4 4.5

Salih ?? 1957

Offenhauser L4 4.5