Rodger Ward (1956, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964)

Rodger Ward won the first of two career Indy 500 victories.

Jim Rathmann and Rodger Ward battled out nearly the entire second half.

Rodger Ward stalled his engine twice during his first pit stop, losing considerable ground.

In side ten laps to go, Rodger Ward seemed to have the faster car, and took the lead on lap 194.

Despite winning twice (1959 and 1962), Rodger Ward often considered this race his personal best.

January 10 - Rodger Ward, American race car driver (died 2004)

He finished second in the national championship to Rodger Ward in 1959.

Rodger Ward led the final 31 laps en route to victory.

After starting the race 4th, he led 9 laps and finished second behind his teammate Rodger Ward.