Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year

Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year

Winners of the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Award, first awarded in 1952. No award was given from 1911-1951, even though at least one rookie starter has been present in every running of the Indianapolis 500. The award is voted on by members of the media the night of, or the morning after, the race, and does not necessarily go to the highest finishing rookie. Noteworthy accomplishments during qualifying, regardless of the respective race result, have frequently been a factor in voting. Years in which two drivers are listed indicate co-winners, due to a tie in the final voting.

Note that in 1979, Howdy Holmes was the lone rookie in the field, and was poised to win the award regardless of his race performance. In 1983, Teo Fabi won the pole position, which helped earn him the award, even though he dropped out on race day and finished 26th. In 2000 and 2001, Juan Pablo Montoya and Helio Castroneves won the race and the award respectively, becoming the first drivers to do so.

In 2007, only two rookies were in the field (Phil Giebler and Milka Duno). Both drivers crashed during the race in separate incidents, and Giebler won the award finishing 29th, the lowest finishing position for any rookie of the year.

Drivers to win award and race (chronologically)

References

"2006 Indianapolis 500-Mile Race Program"


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