The pacifica is show car that gene winfield of winfields custom shop built for the ford custom car caravan in 1962. May 24, 2019 in 1951, ruttman qualified well, but his car was worn out near the end of the race, and he was forced to retire in the pits. Ruttman first raced at the brickyard in 1949 using his cousins identification to enter the race because he was not 21 years old which is the age required to participate at the. With career wins in the truck series he is currently tied for 11th on the alltime wins list as of february 21, 2014. Troy ruttman agajanian special 17 inch tin toy m379. In truth, he was only 19 years old when he first raced at the brickyard and within three years he became the youngest indianapolis 500 winner so far just 22 years, two months and.
Troy ruttman the champ car and indy car online stats. Indianapolis, may 30ruttman wins 500mile racetroy ruttman above today won the 500mile memorial day auto racing classic at the motor speedway here. Dec 21, 2015 dan gurney and parnelli jones idolized him before they became legends while a. Troy ruttman driver data born march 11, 193019300311 mooreland, oklahoma died may 19, 199719970519 aged 67 lake havasu city, arizona nationality usa formula one world championship career years active 19501952, 1954, 19561958, 1960 status deceased races 11 8 starts pole positions 0 wins 1 championships 0 podiums 1 fastest laps 0 career points. He knew if he won the indy 500 in 1952 that would, like, put him on broadway type of thing. Troy ruttman, 67, youngest winner of indy 500 the new york times. A dream fulfilled, he got a ride for indianapolis in 1956. Apr 21, 2018 troy ruttman born march 11 1930 in mooreland oklahoma may 19 1997 was an american race car driver he was the older brother of nascar. Troy ruttman, the youngest driver to win the indianapolis 500, died monday nearly 45 years to the day after he came out of ontario to drive j. Buy any two 8x10 photos and get one for free this new 8x10 borderless photograph has been processed on. Remembering the great legacy of race car driver troy ruttman.
His younger brother is joe ruttman, a driver on the nascar craftsman truck series and an occasional. Indianapolis, may 30 ruttman wins 500mile race troy ruttman above today won the 500mile memorial day auto racing classic at the motor speedway here. Click on the year to see the standings for that year. Troy s first attempt at auto racing came in 1945 when he entered his family vehicle in a roadster race in san bernardino california at the age of 15. Foyt proclaimed him the best to ever wheel a sprint car but troy ruttman s early claim to fame was winning the. Troy was born in oklahoma, but due to his family trying to find work during the great depression, he lived in texas and then.
Click on the race name to see the results of that race. Get the latest race results, news, videos, pictures, win record and more for troy ruttman on. Robin miller on indy 500 winner troy ruttman youtube. He was the older brother of nascar driver joe ruttman ruttman won the indianapolis 500 in 1952, and as of 2010, he is the youngest winner of the race from 19501960, the indianapolis 500 also counted toward the world drivers championship now synonymous. Dan would have at least been cheered by troy ruttmans third place because he still rates troy as one of the great, hiddenaway american talents. Profile for racing driver troy ruttman from united states. From 19501960, the indianapolis 500 also counted toward the world. I love old race cars and drivers, they were real men, they made. He was driving a converted indianapolis roadster that his father had driven to a twelfth place finish in the 1963 indy 500. He was the older brother of nascar driver joe ruttman, jerry ruttman, and jimmie ruttman. He was the older brother of nascar driver joe ruttman ruttman won the indianapolis 500 in 1952, and as of 2010, he is the youngest winner of the race.
His younger brother is joe ruttman, a driver on the nascar craftsman truck series and an occasional participant in nascars winston cup series. Winning the indianapolis 500 should be the pinnacle of every race drivers career. As of 2014, he is the youngest winner of the race from 19501960, the indianapolis 500 also counted toward the world drivers. May 24, 2019 and i love talking about my father, ruttman said.
In truth, he was only 19 years old when he first raced at the brickyard and within three years he became the youngest indianapolis 500 winner so far just 22 years, two. Ruttman, running in second place, grabbed the lead with only 8 laps to go and held on to the end. Dan gurney and parnelli jones idolized him before they became legends while a. In 1951, ruttman qualified well, but his car was worn out near the end of the race, and he was forced to retire in the pits. However, during qualifying for an april usac stock car race in vallejo, calif. Ruttman, troy historic 2005 inductees hall of fame. Today, in another era, crippled drivers go through strenuous rehabilitation and return to their race cars as strong as ever. Battled drink and gambling addictions before dying from cancer. Troy ruttman born march 11, 1930 in mooreland, oklahoma may 19, 1997 was an american race car driver. Just like the rathmann brothers, troy ruttman was so eager to race at indianapolis that he used a cousins driving licence to prove he was old enough. His victory came driving the famous number 98 car entered by s. His victory came while driving one of the famous no.
Troy ruttman racing career profile driver database. Troy ruttman driver data born march 11, 193019300311 mooreland, oklahoma died may 19, 199719970519 aged 67 lake havasu city, arizona nationality usa formula one world championship career years active 19501952, 1954, 19561958, 1960 status deceased races 11 8 starts pole positions 0 wins 1 championships 0 podiums 1 fastest laps 0 career points 9. Troy ruttman born march 11, 1930 may 19, 1997 was an american race car driver. Troy ruttman interesting stories about famous people. For troy ruttman, though, it might have been the worst thing that could have happened to him.
He was only 18 and was participating in his first race. Even with a great crew, there were some bumps in the road. Jul 14, 2018 ruttman retired from racing following the tragedy filled 1964 indianapolis 500. Click on the site to see troy ruttman s career results at that track. By 1956 he was a winner there, capturing the first of his three usac championship car victories at tough, deadly langhorne pa. Thanks again to sports car digest for johns reporting in the way of the classic, 1960s us sportswriter. See more ideas about indy cars, race cars and classic race cars.
Ruttman won the 1952 indy 500 when he was 22 years and 80 days old. What a dirty, lousy, nogood break, vukovich said between sobs moments after the race, according to. Ruttman won the indianapolis 500 in 1952, at the age of 22 years and. He was the older brother of nascar driver joe ruttman. Troy ruttman is a name in a footnote in the indy 500 record book, but its a name that had unlimited expectations in the early 50s. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. Driver troy ruttman 1964 usac champ car series results. An indy for the ages ruttmans 52 win didnt come easy.
When troy ruttman won the indianapolis 500 in 1952 he was 22 years 2 months old, the youngest driver to win the greatest spectacle in racing. Click on the site to see troy ruttmans career results at that track glossary. He was the older brother of nascar driver joe ruttman, jerry ruttman, and jimmie ruttman ruttman won the indianapolis 500 in 1952, at the age of 22 years and 80 days. Infobox nascar driver troy ruttman born march 11, 1930 in mooreland, oklahoma may 19, 1997 was an american race car driver. Troy ruttman born march 11 1930 in mooreland oklahoma may 19 1997 was an american race car driver he was the older brother of nascar driver joe. I have been selling photos for many years now so you will be getting the best value for your buck. Troys first attempt at auto racing came in 1945 when he entered his family vehicle in a roadster race in san bernardino california at the age of 15. He was the older brother of nascar driver joe ruttman, jerry ruttman. Ruttman was born on march 11, 1930 in mooreland, oklahoma and was the older brother of nascar driver joe ruttman. Troy ruttman, 67, youngest winner of indy 500 the new york. In the half century since, no one has come close to winning at such a precocious age. Troy was born in oklahoma, but due to his family trying to find work during the great depression, he lived in.
As of, he is the youngest winner of the race from 19501960, the indianapolis 500 also counted toward the world. Check out the latest troy ruttman photos and pictures on. He had a great car, and one of the best chief mechanics at the time. Shortly after the raleigh 200, ruttman was driving a sprint car at cedar rapids, iowa, for the late j. Ruttman retired from racing following the tragedy filled 1964 indianapolis 500. Retired in 1964 and stayed away from the sport, although brother joe raced on for a while after that. Troy ruttman won the indianapolis 500 in 1952, the record books say. The ruttman record and the driver who could break it. Troy ruttman grand prix date car race position pts. Ruttman won the indianapolis 500 in 1952, at the age of 22 years and 80 days. Troy ruttman was the youngest driver to win the indianapolis 500 at the age of 22. He was the older brother of nascar driver joe ruttman ruttman won the indianapolis 500 in 1952, at the age of 22 years and 80 days. Get the latest race results driver troy ruttman on.
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