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The 40th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday, May 30, 1956. The event was part of the 1956 USAC National Championship Trail and was also race 3 of 8 in 1956 Formula One Season.
| Offical Name 40th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes |
| Date 1956-05-30 |
| 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...
- Driver
- 1st and only win for Pat Flaherty
- 1st and only pole position for Pat Flaherty
- 1st front row for Pat O'Connor
- 1st front row for Pat Flaherty
- 1st front row for Jim Rathmann
- 1st and only podium for Pat Flaherty
- 1st and only podium for Don Freeland
- 1st and only fastest lap for Paul Russo
- 1st championship point for Pat Flaherty
- 1st championship point for Don Freeland
- 1st championship point for Dick Rathmann
- 1st time to lead a race for Pat O'Connor
- 1st time to lead a race for Pat Flaherty
- 1st time to lead a race for Paul Russo
- Team
- 1st win for Watson
- 1st pole position for Watson
- 1st and only podium for Phillips
- 7th and last fastest lap for Kurtis Kraft
- Engine
- 7th win for Offenhauser
- 1st and only fastest lap for Novi
Data
- Weather: Overcast
- Attendance: 125,000-150,000
- Entries: 33
- Qualified: 33
- Classified: 19
Post-race Drivers' Standings
| Pos. | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | |
| 2 | 9 | |
| 3 | 8 | |
| 3 | 8 | |
| 5 | 6 | |
| 6 | 4 | |
| 7 | 4 | |
| 7 | 4 | |
| 9 | 3 | |
| 10 | 3 | |
| 11 | 2 | |
| 11 | 2 | |
| 11 | 2 | |
| 14 | 1.5 | |
| 14 | 1.5 | |
| 14 | 1.5 | |
| 17 | 1 |
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