The furthest back a driver has started and won the Indy 500 is from the 33rd position. This remarkable achievement was accomplished by Johnny Rutherford in 1974. He started the race in last place but managed to clinch victory, showcasing his skill and determination on the track.
The most famous Indy 500 driver named Al are Al Unser Sr and Al Unser Jr. They are father and son and both have won the Indy 500, Al Sr 4 times.
A.J. Foyt
Dan Wheldon
The only driver who has done this was Mario AndrettiHe won the Indy 500 in 1969 He won the Daytona 500 in 1967 He become the WDC in Formula 1 in 1978
Since the Indy Racing League (IRL) began in 1996, that is Tony Kanaan with 13 IRL wins (through the 2009 season) but no Indy 500 win.
No, Tony Stewart has never won the Indy 500. While he is a successful driver with victories in NASCAR and other racing series, he has not achieved a win at the prestigious Indianapolis 500. Stewart did compete in the Indy 500 early in his career, but he did not secure a victory in the event.
About $500 per lap lead.
He was a race car driver who won the Indy 500 three times
On May 30, 1911, Ray Harroun won the first running of the Indianapolis 500.
Lyn St. James, 947
Sam Hornish in 2006.
The driver who famously raced at both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day is Tony Stewart. He achieved this feat on May 28, 2001, although he only participated in the Indy 500 as a driver for Chip Ganassi Racing. Stewart completed the Indy 500 before flying to Charlotte Motor Speedway to compete in the Coca-Cola 600, making it a remarkable day in motorsports history.