1938 Indianapolis 500

1938 Indianapolis 500

The 26th running of the Indianapolis 500 took place on Monday, May 30, 1938. The race was won by the number 23 car driven by Floyd Roberts. Roberts' car started in the pole position, and was the first car to win from that start since 1930. Roberts led 92 laps, posted an average speed of 117.200 miles per hours, and won $32,075. [http://www.indy500.com/stats/view/boxscore/year/1938] Roberts' car was owned by Lou Moore, who was also the chief mechanic. The race was marred by the death of 33 year old spectator Everett Spence. On lap 45 the number 42 car driven by Emil Andres hit the wall in turn two, then flipped over several times, causing it's right front wheel to fly off. The wheel traveled 100 feet through the air and hit Spence, who was pronounced dead upon arriving at the hospital. Andres suffered a concussion, broken nose, and chest injuries. [New York Times, "Roberts Sets Record to Win Indianapolis Auto Classic; Spectator Is Killed", May 31st 1938, page 24.]

Results

Results of the 1938 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on Monday, May 30, 1938.

External links

* [http://www.indy500.com/photos/1938/01/01/133/Indianapolis_500 Photo gallery at official site of the Indianapolis 500]

References

Indy 500 Walker
Previous_race = 1937
Previous_winner = Wilbur Shaw
This_race = 1938
This_winner = Floyd Roberts
Next_race = 1939
Next_winner = Wilbur Shaw


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