Rodger Ward (January 10, 1921, in Beloit, Kansas - July 5, 2004 in Anaheim, California) won the 1959 and 1962 Indianapolis 500. Ward was the oldest living winner of the race, and, at the time of his retirement, was the only driver to be in the top 10 of all Indianapolis 500 statistics. During his career (1948-1966), he won 26 races and two U.S. Auto Club titles. January 10 is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1921 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Beloit is a city located in Mitchell County, Kansas. ... July 5 is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 179 days remaining. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Anaheim is a city in Orange County, Southern California, located 6 miles (15km) northwest of Downtown Santa Ana. ... 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Indianapolis 500, 1994 The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, frequently shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500, is an American race for open-wheel automobiles held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. ... 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1966 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ...

In 1992, he was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The International Motorsports Hall of Fame is a Hall of Fame dedicated to enshrining those who have contributed the most to auto racing either as a driver, owner, developer or engineer. ...

External link

• indy500.com story on Rodger Ward (http://www.indy500.com/news/story.php?story_id=3145)