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Indianapolis Star
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indianapolis Star
The pole is the best position to be in to win the Indy 500, what about the other spots?
The Indianapolis 500 spends two days to determine the 33 starting positions. Here's a look at how many times each starting position has won the race: 1: 21 -- The pole position is worth it. The first driver to win the race from the pole was Jimmy Murphy in 1922 and Tommy Milton did the same in 1923. Rick Mears, Johnny Rutherford and Bobby Unser won from the pole in, respectively, 1979, '80 and '81. The longest drought for the pole is 10 years from 1939-52. 2: 11 -- Ralph DePalma was the first to win for the No. 2 spot in 1915, Wilbur Shaw won twice from the position and Mario Andretti won his only 500 from the spot in 1969. 3: 14 -- Shaw was the first to win for the third spot in 1939 and Mauri Rose won back-to-back 500s in 1947 and '48 from the position. Bobby Unser and Dario Franchitti also won twice from No. 3. 4: 7 -- There's a clear drop off to the second row. A.J. Foyt won twice from the position. 5: 8 -- Al Unser won twice from the No. 5 spot. 6: 5 -- Dan Wheldon was the last drive to win from this position in 2011. 7: 5 -- The second (Joe Dawson, 1912) and third (Jules Goux, 1913) won from the 7th position and the spot didn't produce another winner until 1952 (Troy Ruttman). A.J. Foyt is the last drive to win from this spot, all the way back in 1961. 8: 3 -- Another drop in the number of winners. The first came in 1985 by Danny Sullivan and Helio Castroneves picked up his 4th 500 in 2021 from the No. 8 position. 9: 1 -- Emerson Fittipaldi won from this position in 1993. 10: 2 -- Bill Cummings won in 1934 and Gil de Ferran in 2003. 11: 3 -- Gordon Johncock was the first to do it 1973, Helio Castroneves did it in 2001 and Alexander Rossi won the 100th 500 from the 11 position. 12: 2 -- Tony Kanaan (2013) and Al Unser Jr. (1992) 13: 4 -- No. 13 is a bit lucky, thought it had a long drought between No. 3 in 1957 (Sam Hicks) and No. 4 in 2002 (Castroneves). 14: 1 -- Bob Sweikert won in 1955. 15: 4 -- Graham Hill did it in 1966 and it didn't happen again until Juan Pablo Montoya in 2015. 16: 2 -- Dan Wheldon (2005) and Dario Franchitti (2012) 17: 3 -- Josef Newgarden won his first of back-to-back 500s from 17th in 2023. 18: 0 -- The first starting position without a winner. 19: 2 -- This is the last "modern" spot to win the race. Bill Vukovich (1954) and Ryan Hunter-Reay (2014) 20: 3 -- Al Unser (1987) is the last driver to do it. 21: 1 -- L.L. Corum and J. Boyer won from 21st in 1924. 22: 2 -- George Souders (1927) and Kelly Petillo (1935) 23: 0 24: 0 25: 1 -- Johnny Rutherford (1974) 26: 0 27: 1 -- Fred Frame did it in 1932. 28: 2 -- Ray Harroun won the first 500 from 28th as did Louis Meyer in 1936. 29: 0 30: 0 31: 0 32: 0
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
City of Albuquerque purchases old Unser family home, seeks input on what to do with it
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a piece of history along Route 66 that the city just couldn't pass up. The property on Central Ave. and Unser Blvd. might not look like much at first, but it houses Albuquerque's history. 'The Central and Unser property is, was the former home of Bobby Unser, who was, you know, part of the Unser racing family, legends of Albuquerque,' said Shelle Sanchez, Director of the City of Albuquerque's Arts and Culture Department. Story continues below Food: Albuquerque shop makes 'Top 50 Donuts' list on Yelp Trending: New Mexico's largest electricity provider is raising its rate in 2025, 2026 Events: What's happening around New Mexico May 16-22: Boots In The Park and more News: Jemez Springs prepares for overhaul of sewage collection system after overflow spill Three-time Indy 500 champion and racing legend, Bobby Unser, died at 87 years old in 2021. It was the Unser family who then offered the at least four-acre property to the city. 'It was important to the Unser family that this property really benefit the city,' said Sanchez. The city bought the property for $2.2 million, calling it a major investment. 'Because of the really important cultural history, you know, the racing history in New Mexico, our car culture, also the location is really important for the city and hour we develop,' said Sanchez. 'The Unser family's impact on racing is legendary and their story deeply rooted in Albuquerque,' said District 3 City Councilor Klarissa Peña in a news release. 'For generations, the Unser legacy and racing history called our city home. Purchase of the Unser property provides a perfect opportunity for us to commemorate and honor the Unser spirit of innovation.' 'We're creating more spaces where future generations can connect to our city's unique history, vibrant culture, and families like the Unsers who shaped it,' said Mayor Tim Keller in a news release. 'This project is about honoring our roots and working hand in hand with the community to carry that legacy forward.' Right now, the city does not have a master plan for the space, but is committed to preserving certain parts of it. 'There's a very important piece of history right there, which is the Unser's family garage and kind of repair shop that sits right there on Route 66,' said Sanchez. The city is now looking to the public for their ideas on how to utilize the space. 'We don't want to rush into anything. When you have such a big opportunity, you need to make the most of it,' said Sanchez. A public input session is scheduled for June 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Central & Unser Library, where residents can share ideas on what to do with the site. People can RSVP here. Additional input sessions will be announced later. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
