Vault: Indianapolis 500 through the years

Sports Illustrated takes a look through our photo archives at the Indianapolis 500.

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
May 25, 2017

Vault: Indianapolis 500 through the years

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1962: A.J. Foyt (1) and Len Sutton (7) in action during race.

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1955: Scenic view of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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1961: A.J. Foyt (1) in action during turn 1 on pace lap.

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1976: Johnny Rutherford during qualifying trials at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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1973: View of Peter Revson (15), Gordon Johncock (20), and Bobby Allison (12) on starting grid before race.

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1985: Danny Sullivan (5) victorious with Borg-Warner Trophy during Victory Lane celebration after winning the race.

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1975: A.J. Foyt (14) in action during race in rain at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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1975: Pileup during race

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1986: Bobby Rahal (3) in action during race.

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1962: Rodger Ward victorious during Victory Lane celebration

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1972: View of former winner Jim Rathmann driving 1972 Hurst/ Oldsmobile pace car before race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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1975: Multiple exposure image of Bobby Unser (48) in action during race.

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1969: Mario Andretti waiting out rain delay during time trials at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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1969: (From top) Bobby Unser (1), Mario Andretti (2), and A.J. Foyt (6) in action, leading field during start of race

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Indianapolis 500: Mario Andretti victorious, getting carried on shoulders of owner Andy Granatelli during Victory Lane celebration after winning race.

Vault: Indianapolis 500 through the years