Buddy Rice is an American former race car driver. He is best known for winning the 2004 Indianapolis 500 while driving for Rahal Letterman Racing, and the 2009 24 Hours of Daytona for Brumos Racing.
Buddy Rice waits for a qualification attempt before the 2007 Indianapolis 500.
Buddy Rice in 2004 @ Michigan International Speedway, winner of the Michigan Indy 400
Buddy Rice & Crew in 2004 @ Michigan International Speedway, in winner's circle of the Michigan Indy 400
Rice driving at the Milwaukee Mile in 2007
The 88th Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 30, 2004. It was part of the 2004 IndyCar Series season and the ninth Indy 500 sanctioned by the Indy Racing League. Buddy Rice won the pole position, the pit stop contest, led the most laps, and won the race for team owners Bobby Rahal and David Letterman.
2004 Chevrolet Corvette pace car