1928 Indianapolis 500
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The 16th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday, May 30, 1928. This was the first Indianapolis 500 presided over by new Speedway president Edd
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Louis Meyer
1927 Indianapolis 500
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The 15th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, May 30, 1927.
1928 Indianapolis 500
…water. The engine was ruined with a cracked water jacket in sight of victory. Rookie driver Louis Meyer (though he had appeared as a relief driver in 1927) took the first of what would be three career Indy victories. Meyer did not even land his ride until one week before the race. Car owner Phil Shafer…
1927 Indianapolis 500 program cover