

The Indianapolis 500, often referred to as the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” has been a cornerstone of motorsport since its inaugural race in 1911. Held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, this prestigious event has crowned numerous champions over its storied history. Below is a comprehensive list of Indianapolis 500 winners by year, highlighting the drivers who have etched their names into racing history.
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Complete List of Indianapolis 500 Winners by Year
- 1911 – Ray Harroun
- 1912 – Joe Dawson
- 1913 – Jules Goux
- 1914 – René Thomas
- 1915 – Ralph DePalma
- 1916 – Dario Resta
- 1919 – Howdy Wilcox
- 1920 – Gaston Chevrolet
- 1921 – Tommy Milton
- 1922 – Jimmy Murphy
- 1923 – Tommy Milton
- 1924 – L.L. Corum / Joe Boyer
- 1925 – Peter DePaolo
- 1926 – Frank Lockhart
- 1927 – George Souders
- 1928 – Louis Meyer
- 1929 – Ray Keech
- 1930 – Billy Arnold
- 1931 – Louis Schneider
- 1932 – Fred Frame
- 1933 – Louis Meyer
- 1934 – Bill Cummings
- 1935 – Kelly Petillo
- 1936 – Louis Meyer
- 1937 – Wilbur Shaw
- 1938 – Floyd Roberts
- 1939 – Wilbur Shaw
- 1940 – Wilbur Shaw
- 1941 – Floyd Davis / Mauri Rose
- 1946 – George Robson
- 1947 – Mauri Rose
- 1948 – Mauri Rose
- 1949 – Bill Holland
- 1950 – Johnnie Parsons
- 1951 – Lee Wallard
- 1952 – Troy Ruttman
- 1953 – Bill Vukovich
- 1954 – Bill Vukovich
- 1955 – Bob Sweikert
- 1956 – Pat Flaherty
- 1957 – Sam Hanks
- 1958 – Jimmy Bryan
- 1959 – Rodger Ward
- 1960 – Jim Rathmann
- 1961 – A.J. Foyt
- 1962 – Rodger Ward
- 1963 – Parnelli Jones
- 1964 – A.J. Foyt
- 1965 – Jim Clark
- 1966 – Graham Hill
- 1967 – A.J. Foyt
- 1968 – Bobby Unser
- 1969 – Mario Andretti
- 1970 – Al Unser
- 1971 – Al Unser
- 1972 – Mark Donohue
- 1973 – Gordon Johncock
- 1974 – Johnny Rutherford
- 1975 – Bobby Unser
- 1976 – Johnny Rutherford
- 1977 – A.J. Foyt
- 1978 – Al Unser
- 1979 – Rick Mears
- 1980 – Johnny Rutherford
- 1981 – Bobby Unser
- 1982 – Gordon Johncock
- 1983 – Tom Sneva
- 1984 – Rick Mears
- 1985 – Danny Sullivan
- 1986 – Bobby Rahal
- 1987 – Al Unser
- 1988 – Rick Mears
- 1989 – Emerson Fittipaldi
- 1990 – Arie Luyendyk
- 1991 – Rick Mears
- 1992 – Al Unser Jr.
- 1993 – Emerson Fittipaldi
- 1994 – Al Unser Jr.
- 1995 – Jacques Villeneuve
- 1996 – Buddy Lazier
- 1997 – Arie Luyendyk
- 1998 – Eddie Cheever Jr.
- 1999 – Kenny Bräck
- 2000 – Juan Pablo Montoya
- 2001 – Hélio Castroneves
- 2002 – Hélio Castroneves
- 2003 – Gil de Ferran
- 2004 – Buddy Rice
- 2005 – Dan Wheldon
- 2006 – Sam Hornish Jr.
- 2007 – Dario Franchitti
- 2008 – Scott Dixon
- 2009 – Hélio Castroneves
- 2010 – Dario Franchitti
- 2011 – Dan Wheldon
- 2012 – Dario Franchitti
- 2013 – Tony Kanaan
- 2014 – Ryan Hunter-Reay
- 2015 – Juan Pablo Montoya
- 2016 – Alexander Rossi
- 2017 – Takuma Sato
- 2018 – Will Power
- 2019 – Simon Pagenaud
- 2020 – Takuma Sato
- 2021 – Hélio Castroneves
- 2022 – Marcus Ericsson
- 2023 – Josef Newgarden
- 2024 – Josef Newgarden
Most Victorious Drivers
Over the years, several drivers have achieved multiple victories at the Indianapolis 500:
- A.J. Foyt: 4 wins (1961, 1964, 1967, 1977)
- Al Unser: 4 wins (1970, 1971, 1978, 1987)
- Rick Mears: 4 wins (1979, 1984, 1988, 1991)
- Hélio Castroneves: 4 wins (2001, 2002, 2009, 2021)
These legends have left an indelible mark on the history of the race.
Date and Time
The 109th Indianapolis 500 will take place on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Coverage starts at 10:00 a.m. ET, with the green flag scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch
In the U.S., the race will air live on FOX for the first time. You can also stream it via the FOX Sports app, FOX Sports website, or platforms like Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, and YouTube TV.
The Indianapolis 500 remains one of the most iconic and anticipated events in motorsports, blending over a century of tradition with modern racing excellence. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a first-time viewer, the 2025 edition promises high-speed drama, unforgettable moments, and a celebration of racing history.
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