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Jun 16, 2024 · A tumultuous month of May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway concluded with Johnny Rutherford winning the 58th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Jun 22, 2024 · Veteran drivers, Johnny Rutherford and Dick Simon managed successful runs, and filled the field to five cars. Jim Crawford , a darkhorse favorite for the front row in a Buick entry, made his first attempt at 2:25 p.m.
15 hours ago · Johnny Rutherford won in 1963 at Daytona in a qualifying race, then considered a points event. van Gisbergen, 35, is only driving a handful of races in Cup this season, ...
Jun 11, 2024 · Johnny Rutherford clamshack/Openverse. Carving his name into Indianapolis 500 lore, “Lone Star J.R.,” cemented his legacy with three wins at the Brickyard in 1974, 1976, and 1980. But Rutherford’s impact extended far beyond his own time behind the wheel.
3 days ago · Johnny Rutherford returned to full-time driving, replacing Al Holbert at Alex Morales Motorsports. Holbert returned to sports cars. Dick Simon scaled back to part-time driving. His ride at Dick Simon Racing was split with Raul Boesel. Stan Fox, who ran full-time in 1984, did not run in 1985.
Jun 9, 2024 · The PPG Indy Car World Series Drivers' Champion and Indianapolis 500 winner was Johnny Rutherford. Rookie of the Year was Dennis Firestone. The entire season, including the 64th Indianapolis 500, was to be co-sanctioned by both the USAC and CART under the banner of the Championship Racing League (CRL).
2 days ago · On the track, Foyt, Goldsmith, and Rutherford were involved in a multi-car accident in a Firecracker qualifying race. Goldsmith’s car was destroyed, knocking him out of the main event, while Nichels’s crew worked through the night to repair Foyt’s Dodge. Forced to start mid-pack, Foyt, was up to sixth by lap fifty.
