1938 Indianapolis 500

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The 26th running of the Indianpolis 500 took place on Monday, May 30, 1938. The race was won by the number 23 car driven by Floyd Roberts. Roberts' car started in the pole position, and was the first car to win from that start since 1930. Roberts led 92 laps, posted an average speed of 117.200 miles per hours, and won $32,075.[1] Roberts' car was owned by Lou Moore, who was also the chief mechanic. The race was marred by the death of 33 year old spectator Everett Spence. On lap 45 the number 42 car driven by Emil Andres hit the wall in turn two, then flipped over several times, causing it's right front wheel to fly off. The wheel traveled 100 feet through the air and hit Spence, who was pronounced dead upon arriving at the hospital. Andres suffered a concussion, broken nose, and chest injuries.[1]

[edit] Results

Results of the 1938 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on Monday, May 30, 1938.

Finish Start No Name Qual Rank Laps Led Status
1 1 23 Flag of the United States Floyd Roberts 125.681 2 200 92 Running
2 7 1 Flag of the United States Wilbur Shaw 120.987 13 200 0 Running
3 5 3 Flag of the United States Chet Miller 121.898 9 200 0 Running
4 6 2 Flag of the United States Ted Horn 121.327 12 200 0 Running
5 18 38 Flag of the United States Chet Gardner 120.435 17 200 0 Running
6 14 54 Flag of the United States Herb Ardinger 119.022 24 199 0 Flagged
7 25 45 Flag of the United States Harry McQuinn 119.492 21 197 0 Flagged
8 30 58 Flag of the United States Billy Devore 116.339 30 185 0 Flagged
9 13 22 Flag of the United States Joel Thorne 119.155 23 185 0 Flagged
10 17 29 Flag of the United States Frank Wearne 121.405 11 181 0 Flagged
11 33 43 Flag of the United States Duke Nalon 113.828 33 178 0 Flagged
12 29 12 Flag of the United States George Bailey 116.393 29 166 0 Clutch
13 9 27 Flag of the United States Mauri Rose 119.796 20 165 0 Supercharger
14 10 16 Flag of the United States Ronney Householder 125.769 1 154 0 Supercharger
15 15 6 Flag of the United States Jimmy Snyder 123.506 4 150 92 Supercharger
16 12 5 Flag of the United States Louis Meyer 120.525 16 149 0 Oil Pump
17 4 17 Flag of the United States Tony Gulotta 122.499 6 130 0 Rod
18 22 55 Flag of the United States Al Miller 119.420 22 125 0 Clutch
19 19 15 Flag of the United States George Connor 120.326 18 119 0 Engine
20 32 9 Flag of the United States Cliff Bergere 114.464 32 111 0 Piston
21 31 33 Flag of the United States Henry Banks 116.279 31 109 0 Rod bearing
22 21 35 Flag of the United States Kelly Petillo 119.827 19 100 0 Camshaft
23 24 21 Flag of the United States Louis Tomei 121.599 10 88 0 Rod
24 16 7 Flag of the United States Bill Cummings 122.393 7 72 0 Radiator
25 2 14 Flag of the United States Russ Snowberger 124.027 3 56 0 Rod
26 8 34 Flag of the United States Babe Stapp 120.595 15 54 0 Valve
27 26 10 Flag of the United States Tony Willman 118.458 25 47 0 Valve
28 3 8 Flag of the United States Rex Mays 122.845 5 45 16 Supercharger
29 28 42 Flag of the United States Emil Andres 117.126 27 45 0 Crash T2
30 27 37 Flag of the United States Ira Hall 118.255 26 44 0 Crash T3
31 11 26 Flag of the United States Frank Brisko 121.921 8 39 0 Oil line
32 23 36 Flag of the United States Al Putnam 116.791 28 15 0 Crankshaft
33 20 47 Flag of the United States Shorty Cantlon 120.906 14 13 0 Supercharger

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  1. ^ New York Times, "Roberts Sets Record to Win Indianapolis Auto Classic; Spectator Is Killed", May 31st 1938, page 24.
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