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| <-- 1952 Switzerland | 1952 Season Formula One Indianpolis 500 | 1952 Belgium --> |
| <-- 1951 Indianapolis 500 | 1953 Indianapolis 500 --> |
As usual, the Indianapolis 500 had little bearing on the result of the championship, although regular Ferrari driver Albero Ascari did compete, retiring after 40 laps. The race was dominated by Bill Vukovich, who led 150 laps before retiring. It was left to Troy Ruttman to win the race from Jim Rathmann and Sam Hanks.
| Offical Name 36th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes |
| Date 1952-05-30 |
| Circuit |
| Course Length km \ miles |
| Distance 200 laps, km \ miles |
Podium
| Pos. | Driver | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
Pole Position
| Driver | Consturctor | Time |
|---|---|---|
Fastest Lap
| Driver | Constructor | Fastest Lap |
|---|---|---|
This race saw...
- 1st and only win for Troy Ruttman
- 1st and only pole position for Fred Agabashian
- 1st front row for Andy Linden
- 1st and only podium for Troy Ruttman
- 1st podium for Sam Hanks
- 1st podium for Jim Rathmann
- 1st fastest lap for Bill Vukovich
- 1st championship point for Duane Carter
- 1st championship point for Sam Hanks
- 1st championship point for Bill Vukovich
- 1st championship point for Art Cross
- 1st championship point for Jim Rathmann
- 1st championship point for Troy Ruttman
- 1st time to lead a race for Bill Vukovich
- 1st time to lead a race for Troy Ruttman
- 1st and only win for Kuzma
- 3rd win for Offenhauser
- 1st and only pole position for Cummins
- 10th podium for Offenhauser
Data
- Weather: Warm and sunny
- Attendance: 200,000
- Entries: 33
- Qualified: 33
- Classified: 19
Post-race Drivers' Standings
| Pos. | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | |
| 2 | 8 | |
| 3 | 6 | |
| 3 | 6 | |
| 5 | 4 | |
| 5 | 4 | |
| 7 | 3 | |
| 7 | 3 | |
| 9 | 2 | |
| 9 | 2 | |
| 11 | 1 |
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