Indianapolis 500

Round 3 · Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, USA

1955-05-30

Winner: Bob Sweikert (Kurtis Kraft)

Bob Sweikert

Kurtis Kraft

Bob Sweikert

Kurtis Kraft · 3:53:59.530

Tony Bettenhausen

Kurtis Kraft · +2:43.560

Who won the 1955 Indianapolis 500?

The 1955 Indianapolis 500 was won by Bob Sweikert driving for Kurtis Kraft, starting from 14th on the grid. Bob Sweikert finished second, 3:53:59.530 behind, with Tony Bettenhausen completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 38 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 3 of the 1955 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, USA. Johnny Thomson was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 29 positions from P33 to finish P4.

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Race Results

Pos	Driver	Team	Grid	+/-	Time	Status	Pts
1	Bob Sweikert	Kurtis Kraft	14	▲13	3:53:59.530	Finished	8
1	Bob Sweikert	Kurtis Kraft	14	▲13	3:53:59.530	Finished	8
2	Tony Bettenhausen	Kurtis Kraft	2	—	+2:43.560	Finished	3
2	Paul Russo	Kurtis Kraft	2	—	+2:43.560	Finished	3
2	Tony Bettenhausen	Kurtis Kraft	2	—	+2:43.560	Finished	3
2	Paul Russo	Kurtis Kraft	2	—	+2:43.560	Finished	3
3	Jimmy Davies	Kurtis Kraft	10	▲7	+3:32.360	Finished	4
3	Jimmy Davies	Kurtis Kraft	10	▲7	+3:32.360	Finished	4
4	Johnny Thomson	Kuzma	33	▲29	+3:38.910	Finished	3
4	Johnny Thomson	Kuzma	33	▲29	+3:38.910	Finished	3
5	Walt Faulkner	Kurtis Kraft	7	▲2	+5:17.170	Finished	1
5	Bill Homeier	Kurtis Kraft	7	▲2	+5:17.170	Finished	1
5	Walt Faulkner	Kurtis Kraft	7	▲2	+5:17.170	Finished	1
5	Bill Homeier	Kurtis Kraft	7	▲2	+5:17.170	Finished	1
6	Andy Linden	Kurtis Kraft	8	▲2	+5:57.940	Finished	0
6	Andy Linden	Kurtis Kraft	8	▲2	+5:57.940	Finished	0
7	Al Herman	Kurtis Kraft	16	▲9	+6:24.240	Finished	0
7	Al Herman	Kurtis Kraft	16	▲9	+6:24.240	Finished	0
8	Pat O'Connor	Kurtis Kraft	19	▲11	+6:41.600	Finished	0
8	Pat O'Connor	Kurtis Kraft	19	▲11	+6:41.600	Finished	0
9	Jimmy Daywalt	Kurtis Kraft	17	▲8	+7:09.810	Finished	0
9	Jimmy Daywalt	Kurtis Kraft	17	▲8	+7:09.810	Finished	0
10	Pat Flaherty	Kurtis Kraft	12	▲2	+7:46.540	Finished	0
10	Pat Flaherty	Kurtis Kraft	12	▲2	+7:46.540	Finished	0
11	Duane Carter	Kuzma	18	▲7	—	+3 Laps	0
11	Duane Carter	Kuzma	18	▲7	—	+3 Laps	0
12	Chuck Weyant	Kurtis Kraft	25	▲13	—	+4 Laps	0
12	Chuck Weyant	Kurtis Kraft	25	▲13	—	+4 Laps	0
13	Eddie Johnson	Trevis	32	▲19	—	+4 Laps	0
13	Eddie Johnson	Trevis	32	▲19	—	+4 Laps	0
14	Jim Rathmann	Epperly	20	▲6	—	+9 Laps	0
14	Jim Rathmann	Epperly	20	▲6	—	+9 Laps	0
R	Jerry Hoyt	Stevens	1	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	Fred Agabashian	Kurtis Kraft	4	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Jimmy Reece	Pankratz	15	—	—	Engine	0
R	Don Freeland	Phillips	21	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Jimmy Reece	Pankratz	15	—	—	Engine	0
R	Don Freeland	Phillips	21	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Cal Niday	Kurtis Kraft	9	—	—	Accident	0
R	Art Cross	Kurtis Kraft	24	—	—	Engine	0
R	Shorty Templeman	Trevis	31	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Sam Hanks	Kurtis Kraft	6	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Keith Andrews	Schroeder	28	—	—	Fuel pump	0
R	Johnnie Parsons	Kurtis Kraft	27	—	—	Magneto	0
R	Eddie Russo	Pawl	13	—	—	Ignition	0
R	Ray Crawford	Kurtis Kraft	23	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jimmy Bryan	Kuzma	11	—	—	Fuel pump	0
R	Bill Vukovich	Kurtis Kraft	5	—	—	Accident	1
R	Jack McGrath	Kurtis Kraft	3	—	—	Magneto	0
R	Al Keller	Kurtis Kraft	22	—	—	Accident	0
R	Rodger Ward	Kuzma	30	—	—	Accident	0
R	Johnny Boyd	Kurtis Kraft	26	—	—	Accident	0
R	Ed Elisian	Kurtis Kraft	29	—	—	Retired	0
R	Jerry Hoyt	Stevens	1	—	—	Oil leak	0
R	Fred Agabashian	Kurtis Kraft	4	—	—	Spun off	0
R	Art Cross	Kurtis Kraft	24	—	—	Engine	0
R	Cal Niday	Kurtis Kraft	9	—	—	Accident	0
R	Shorty Templeman	Trevis	31	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Sam Hanks	Kurtis Kraft	6	—	—	Transmission	0
R	Keith Andrews	Schroeder	28	—	—	Fuel pump	0
R	Johnnie Parsons	Kurtis Kraft	27	—	—	Magneto	0
R	Eddie Russo	Pawl	13	—	—	Ignition	0
R	Ray Crawford	Kurtis Kraft	23	—	—	Engine	0
R	Jimmy Bryan	Kuzma	11	—	—	Fuel pump	0
R	Bill Vukovich	Kurtis Kraft	5	—	—	Accident	1
R	Jack McGrath	Kurtis Kraft	3	—	—	Magneto	0
R	Al Keller	Kurtis Kraft	22	—	—	Accident	0
R	Rodger Ward	Kuzma	30	—	—	Accident	0
R	Johnny Boyd	Kurtis Kraft	26	—	—	Accident	0
R	Ed Elisian	Kurtis Kraft	29	—	—	Retired	0

1955 Indianapolis 500 — FAQ

Who won the 1955 Indianapolis 500?+

Bob Sweikert (Kurtis Kraft) won the 1955 Indianapolis 500 on 1955-05-30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1955 Indianapolis 500?+

P1: Bob Sweikert (Kurtis Kraft). P2: Bob Sweikert (Kurtis Kraft), 3:53:59.530 behind. P3: Tony Bettenhausen (Kurtis Kraft), +2:43.560 behind.

Who was on pole position for the 1955 Indianapolis 500?+

Jerry Hoyt took pole position for the 1955 Indianapolis 500.

Which team won the 1955 Indianapolis 500?+

Kurtis Kraft won the 1955 Indianapolis 500 with Bob Sweikert taking victory.