Jim Rathmann

Interesting facts

The 1960 Indianapolis 500 is widely considered one of the greatest races ever run: Rathmann and Rodger Ward fought a wheel-to-wheel duel through the second half of the race, with Rathmann's fresher tires finally tipping the balance in his favor at the finish. The race produced the most lead changes in Indianapolis 500 history, and in 2023 racing historians and fans voted it the greatest Indy 500 ever contested. Jim Rathmann made his Formula 1 debut in 1950 and raced until 1960, 10 seasons in total as an American driver. He scored a total of 29 championship points over his career.