Der 1960 Indianapolis 500 wurde von Jim Rathmann von Watson gewonnen. Obwohl er in United States of America, auf der Pole Position stand, konnte Eddie Sachs dies nicht in einen Sieg umwandeln. Sachs musste in Runde 132 aufgeben wegen: Magneto.
Das Rennen in United States of America war Runde 3 von 10 der Saison 1960.
The 44th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Monday, May 30, 1960. The event was part of the 1960 USAC National Championship Trail and was also race 3 of 10 in the 1960 World Championship of Drivers. It would be the final time World Championship points would be awarded at the Indy 500.
Often regarded as the greatest two-man duel in Indianapolis 500 history, the 1960 race saw a then-record 29 lead changes (a record that stood until 2012). Jim Rathmann and Rodger Ward battled out nearly the entire second half. Rathmann took the lead for good on lap 197 after Ward was forced to slow down with a worn out tire. Rathmann's margin of victory of 12.75 seconds was the second-closest finish in Indy history at the time.
The inaugural 500 Festival Open Invitation was held at the Speedway Golf Course in the four days leading up to the race.
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