Indianapolis 500

Round 3 · Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, USA

1960-05-30

Winner: Jim Rathmann (Watson)

P1
Jim Rathmann
Watson
P2
Jim Rathmann
Watson · 3:36:11.360
P3
Rodger Ward
Watson · +12.750

Who won the 1960 Indianapolis 500?

The 1960 Indianapolis 500 was won by Jim Rathmann driving for Watson, starting from 2nd on the grid. Jim Rathmann finished second, 3:36:11.360 behind, with Rodger Ward completing the podium. It was an attrition-heavy race with 34 retirements, many due to mechanical issues. This was Round 3 of the 1960 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, USA. Paul Goldsmith was the biggest mover of the race, gaining 23 positions from P26 to finish P3.

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Race Results

PosDriverPts
1Jim Rathmann8
1Jim Rathmann8
2Rodger Ward6
2Rodger Ward6
3Paul Goldsmith4
3Paul Goldsmith4
4Don Branson3
4Don Branson3
5Johnny Thomson2
5Johnny Thomson2
6Eddie Johnson1
6Eddie Johnson1
7Lloyd Ruby0
7Lloyd Ruby0
8Bob Veith0
8Bob Veith0
9Bud Tingelstad0
9Bud Tingelstad0
10Bob Christie0
10Bob Christie0
11Red Amick0
11Red Amick0
12Duane Carter0
12Duane Carter0
13Bill Homeier0
13Bill Homeier0
14Gene Hartley0
14Gene Hartley0
15Chuck Stevenson0
15Chuck Stevenson0
16Bobby Grim0
16Bobby Grim0
17Shorty Templeman0
17Shorty Templeman0
18Jim Hurtubise0
18Jim Hurtubise0
19Jimmy Bryan0
19Jimmy Bryan0
20Troy Ruttman0
20Troy Ruttman0
21Eddie Sachs0
21Eddie Sachs0
22Don Freeland0
22Don Freeland0
23Tony Bettenhausen0
23Tony Bettenhausen0
24Wayne Weiler0
24Wayne Weiler0
25Anthony Foyt0
25Anthony Foyt0
26Eddie Russo0
26Eddie Russo0
27Johnny Boyd0
27Johnny Boyd0
28Gene Force0
28Gene Force0
29Jim McWithey0
29Jim McWithey0
30Len Sutton0
30Len Sutton0
31Dick Rathmann0
31Dick Rathmann0
32Al Herman0
32Al Herman0
33Dempsey Wilson0
33Dempsey Wilson0

1960 Indianapolis 500 — FAQ

Who won the 1960 Indianapolis 500?+
Jim Rathmann (Watson) won the 1960 Indianapolis 500 on 1960-05-30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Who finished P1, P2 and P3 at the 1960 Indianapolis 500?+
P1: Jim Rathmann (Watson). P2: Jim Rathmann (Watson), 3:36:11.360 behind. P3: Rodger Ward (Watson), +12.750 behind.
Who was on pole position for the 1960 Indianapolis 500?+
Eddie Sachs took pole position for the 1960 Indianapolis 500.
Which team won the 1960 Indianapolis 500?+
Watson won the 1960 Indianapolis 500 with Jim Rathmann taking victory.