Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year explained

Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year
Sport:American open-wheel car racing
Competition:Indianapolis 500
Discipline:IndyCar Series
Givenfor:"the driver who has performed with the most distinction among first-year drivers in the Indianapolis 500."
First:1952
Number:71
Firstwinner: Art Cross (1952)
Mostrecent: Kyle Larson (2024)

The Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year is awarded annually to the racing driver deemed to have been the best performing rookie in the Indianapolis 500.[1] Criteria include drivers' performance during practice, qualifying, and the race, their relationship with fans and the media, their sportsmanship and positive impact on the race.[2] Sportsmanship is a driver's relationship with fellow racers and fans, and media interaction is their availability to spectators and the press during the event. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) itself encourages voters of the award to treat each criterion equally.[3] [4] Competitors who outperform in their equipment during qualifying and the race, as well as those who led part of the event but retired for various reasons such as a mechanical failure or involved in an accident, can be given leeway by voters.[5] The award is not always presented to the highest-finishing rookie, and it is not given if there are no rookie entrants.[6] There is no current sponsor of the accolade; it has formerly been sponsored by Stark and Wetzel, American Fletcher National Bank, Bank One, Chase, and Sunoco.[7] [8]

The rules state that the driver must be a rookie who competes in qualifying and the race.[9] Previous Indianapolis 500 racers and prize money winners are ineligible for the award at future events. According to earlier regulations, drivers were evaluated on their ability to follow United States Auto Club regulations, mental attitude, willingness to listen to advice from experts, actions to improve the welfare and safety of other competitors, and their own performance in qualifying and the race.[10] In 1958, officials amended the regulations to make competitors who paid for or took part in prize money for one of the race's 33 starting spots eligible to compete for the award; this was done by redefining "appearance" in the rules following a two-car collision between Elmer George and Eddie Russo prior to the start of the 1957 race that resulted in differing opinions on whether the former was a rookie driver.[11] The IMS disqualified drivers who crashed before the start of the 1958 Indianapolis 500 from competing for the accolade the following year.[12]

The award was established before the 1952 Indianapolis 500 to reward rookie drivers for their performance in the race.[13] Each year, after the race has ended, a small group of current and former media members, along with IndyCar Series and IMS officials, vote. They use a points-based voting system to choose their first and second choices.[14] The winners' names are engraved on the Stark and Wetzel Rookie of the Year Award Trophy in the IMS Museum, and they receive $50,000 in cash and a cut glass trophy. The Herff-Jones company spent $6,000 to create the 40inches-tall trophy. It has an onyx base with sterling rest googles and a sterling plate featuring the name and year of each recipient is mounted on a central walnut shaft.[15] A sterling bar in the shape of the IMS official emblem (wings sprouting from a racing tire) adorns the trophy's head. The trophy features the number 500 in gold and a gold race car going through the middle numeral.[16] The award is presented after the race at the Victory Banquet in Indianapolis. Previous awards have included a plaque, a ring, and a year's worth of meat from Stark and Wetzel.[17]

There have been 77 drivers who have won the accolade in the 71 years that it has been awarded. The first recipient was Art Cross in the 1952 race. It is typically given to one driver per year, but on five occasions it was awarded to two racers for their performance in a single race: Parnelli Jones and Bobby Marshman for 1961, Rick Mears and Larry Rice for 1978, Michael Andretti and Roberto Guerrero for 1984, Bernard Jourdain and Scott Pruett for 1989, and Alex Barron and Tomas Scheckter for 2002. American Lyn St. James became the first woman driver to win the award at the 1992 edition.[18] Since then, two other women have won: Danica Patrick in 2005 and Simona de Silvestro in 2010. Juan Pablo Montoya (2000), Hélio Castroneves (2001) and Alexander Rossi (2016) are the three drivers who have won both the rookie prize and the race in the same calendar year.[19] Josele Garza is the youngest winner of the award; he was 19 years and 70 days old when he won it after the 1981 event.[20] The most recent winner was Kyle Larson in the 2024 race.

Rookie of the Year winners

Symbol !! scope="col"
Tire manufacturer
Firestone
Goodyear
Year! scope="col" rowspan="2"
Winner(s)Team(s)TireDistance and status
195233Bowes Seal Fast / Ray BradyKurtis KK4000-Offenhauser205200500800Running[21]
195348Sumar / Chapman RootKurtis KK3000-Offenhauser216200500800Running[22]
195428Federal EngineeringKurtis KK3000-Offenhauser259200500800Running[23]
195571Martin BrothersSilnes-Offenhauser167200500800Running[24]
195614Federal EngineeringKurtis KK500E-Offenhauser237200500800Running[25]
195792Roy McKayKurtis KK500G-Offenhauser2719170425680Spun out[26]
195899Norman C DemlerEpperly-Offenhauser252200500800Running[27]
195948Chapman S RootKurtis KK500G-Offenhauser52685212.5340Magneto[28]
196056Ernest L RuizChristensen-Offenhauser2318185462.5740Rod[29]
196198J. C. AgajanianWatson-Offenhauser512192480768Running[30]
31John R WillsWatson-Offenhauser337200500800Running
196215Ollie PratherKurtis-Offenhauser76200500800Running[31]
196392Team LotusLotus 29-Ford52200500800Running[32]
196499Norman C DemlerWatson-Offenhauser214200500800Running[33]
196512Dean Van Lines Racing DivisionHawk I-Ford43200500800Running[34]
196643Mecom Racing EnterprisesLola T90-Ford116190475760Oil pressure[35]
196769Smokey YunickEagle 67-Ford244197492.5788Running[36]
196898J. C. AgajanianShrike-Offenhauser237198495792Running[37]
196966US RacingLola T152-Ford47190475760Running[38]
197014Foyt-Greer RacingEagle 70-Ford234200500800Running[39]
197143Fiore RacingVollstedt-Offenhauser288189472.5756Running[40]
197260Page Racing EnterprisesEagle 72-Offenhauser257196490784Running[41]
197360Patrick RacingEagle-Offenhauser131691227.5364Header[42]
197411Fletcher RacingEagle 74-Offenhauser217191477.5764Running[43]
197583Lee ElkinsEagle 75-Offenhauser157165412.5660Running[44]
19769Jorgensen SteelEagle 74-Offenhauser171897242.5388Running[45]
197736James C BidwellMcLaren M16C/D-Offenhauser1610187467.5748Running[46]
197871Penske RacingPenske PC-6-Cosworth32397242.5388Engine[47]
35Pat SantelloLightning-Offenhauser3011181452.5724Engine
197946AMI Racing137195487.5780Running[48]
198021Mach 1 RacingPenske PC-7-Cosworth199195487.5780Out of fuel[49]
198155Psachie-Garza RacingPenske PC-9-Cosworth623138345552Accident[50]
198242Rattlesnake RacingMarch 81C-Cosworth247189472.5756Running[51]
198333Forsythe RacingMarch 83C-Cosworth12647117.5188Fuel gasket[52]
198499Kraco RacingMarch 84C-Cosworth45198198495Running[53]
9Bignotti-Cotter RacingMarch 84C-Cosworth72198198495Running
198561Provimi Veal RacingLola T900-Cosworth207198495792Running[54]
198612Arciero RacingMarch 86C-Cosworth1310195487.5780Running[55]
198712Arciero RacingMarch 87C-Cosworth173198495792Running[56]
198856Gohr RacingMarch 88C-Cosworth2314179447.5716Running[57]
198969Andale Racing209191477.5764Running[58]
3TruesportsLola T89/00-Judd1710190475760Running
199025Chip Ganassi Racing148193482.5772Running[59]
199186Bayside Disposal RacingLola T91/00-Cosworth1115150372600Engine[60]
199290Dick Simon RacingLola T91/00-Chevrolet2711193482.5772Running[61]
19935Newman/Haas RacingLola T93/00-Ford83200500800Running[62]
199412Forsythe-Green RacingReynard 94I-Ford42200500800Running[63]
199515Walker RacingReynard 95I-Ford272200500800Running[64]
199620Team MenardLola T95/00-Buick/Menard12482205328Engine[65]
199752Team CheeverG-Force GF01-Oldsmobile Aurora73200500800Running[66]
199855ISM RacingDallara IR7-Oldsmobile Aurora233200500800Running[67]
199955Conti RacingDallara IR7-Oldsmobile Aurora275199497.5795Running[68]
20009Chip Ganassi RacingG-Force GF05-Oldsmobile Aurora21200500800Running[69]
200168Team PenskeDallara IR-01-Oldsmobile Aurora111200500800Running[70]
200244Blair RacingDallara IR-01-Chevrolet264200500800Running[71]
52Cheever RacingDallara IR-01-Infiniti1026172430688Accident
200312Mo Nunn RacingPanoz G-Force GF09-Toyota75200500800Running[72]
200455Super Aguri Fernández RacingPanoz G-Force GF09-Honda911180450720Running[73]
200516Rahal Letterman RacingPanoz G-Force GF09-Honda44200500800Running[74]
200626Andretti Green RacingDallara IR-03-Honda92200500800Running[75]
200731Playa Del RacingPanoz G-Force GF09-Honda3329106265424Accident[76]
200817Rahal Letterman RacingDallara IR-05-Honda206200500800Running[77]
200936Conquest RacingDallara IR-05-Honda3311200500800Running[78]
201078HVM RacingDallara IR-05-Honda2214200500800Running[79]
20114Panther RacingDallara IR-05-Honda122200500800Running[80]
20128KV Racing TechnologyDallara DW12-Chevrolet1011200500800Running[81]
201326Andretti AutosportDallara DW12-Chevrolet22200500800Running[82]
201426Andretti AutosportDallara DW12-Honda126200500800Running[83]
201598Bryan Herta AutosportDallara DW12-Honda2616200500800Running[84]
201698Andretti Herta AutosportDallara DW12-Honda111200500800Running[85]
201729McLaren-Honda-AndrettiDallara DW12-Honda524179447.5716Mechanical[86]
20186Schmidt Peterson MotorsportsDallara DW12-Honda189200500800Running[87]
201919Dale Coyne RacingDallara DW12-Honda237200500800Running[88]
20205Arrow McLaren SPDallara DW12-Chevrolet156200500800Running
20213Team PenskeDallara DW12-Chevrolet1720200500800Running[89]
202248Chip Ganassi RacingDallara DW12-Honda1228193482.5772Contact[90]
202355A. J. Foyt RacingDallara DW12-Chevrolet1121196490784Contact[91]
202417Arrow McLaren w/ Rick HendrickDallara DW12-Chevrolet518200500800Running[92]

Statistics

Winners by nationality
LicenceWinners
United States49
Colombia4
Brazil3
Canada3
Mexico3
New Zealand3
United Kingdom3
Italy2
Japan2
Australia1
Denmark1
Netherlands1
South Africa1
Spain1
Switzerland1

Fastest rookie qualifier

Since 1975, the American Dairy Association Indiana (ADA) has presented the Fastest Rookie of the Year award to the fastest rookie qualifier regardless of starting position or four-lap average speed in order to welcome and celebrate, and honor each rookie entrant in the Indianapolis 500.[93] [94] The quickest rookie qualifier receives $10,000, a commemorative poster, and a plaque at the annual ADA Fastest Rookie Luncheon. The driver's name is also inscribed on the IMS Museum's permanent Fastest Rookie trophy.[95] There have been 49 winners of the award. The first winner was Bill Puterbaugh in the 1975 race, and the most recent winner was Kyle Larson at the 2024 edition.[96]

Denotes a Fast Six Shootout qualifier
Denotes a Fast Nine Shootout qualifier
Denotes a Top 12 Qualifying entrant
Symbol !! scope="col"
Tire manufacturer
Firestone
Goodyear
Year! rowspan="2" scope="col"
WinnerTeamTireFinal qualifying result
197583Lee ElkinsEagle 75-Offenhauser3:15.83183.333295.046157[97]
197628Hodgson RacingEagle 73-Offenhauser3:16.31183.383295.1262123[98]
197725Interscope RacingParnelli VPJ6B-Cosworth3:06.49193.040310.668720[99]
197871Team PenskePenske PC-6-Cosworth2:59.93200.078321.994323[100]
197946AMI RacingWildcat Mk2-Offenhauser3:13.69185.864299.119137[101]
198021Mach 1 RacingPenske PC-7-Cosworth3:11.15188.334303.094199[102]
198155Psachie-Garza RacingPenske PC-9-Cosworth3:04.52195.101313.985623[103]
198212Rhoades RacingWildcat Mk8-Cosworth3:02.09197.704318.1741115[104]
198333Forsythe RacingMarch 83C-Cosworth2:53.582207.395333.770126[105]
198499Kraco RacingMarch 84C-Cosworth2:53.239207.805334.43045[106]
198523Dick Simon RacingMarch 85C-Cosworth2:54.336206.498332.3262318[107]
198612Arciero RacingMarch 86C-Cosworth2:51.458209.964337.9041310[108]
198744A. J. Foyt EnterprisesMarch 86C-Cosworth2:52.980208.117334.9322828[109]
198892Dobson MotorsportsLola T87/00-Cosworth2:51.350210.096338.1172118[110]
198965Protofab RacingLola T89/00-Cosworth2:48.202214.028344.4452511[111]
199025Chip Ganassi RacingPenske PC-18-Chevrolet2:45.194217.926350.716148[112]
199150EuromotorsportLola T91/00-Cosworth2:44.372219.015352.4701824[113]
199247Hayhoe RacingLola T91/00-Cosworth2:41.934222.313357.7782821[114]
199336Formula Project EngineeringLola T92/00-Buick2:43.006220.851355.4251519[115]
199412Forsythe-Green RacingReynard 94I-Ford2:39.110226.259364.12942[116]
199531Tasman MotorsportsReynard 95I-Honda2:38.944226.495364.5081218[117]
199620Team MenardLola T95/00-Buick/Menard2:34.440233.100375.138124[118]
19978Team ScandiaDallara IR7-Oldsmobile Aurora2:46.035216.822348.941317[119]
19987Team ScandiaDallara IR7-Oldsmobile Aurora2:44.166219.290352.9132611[120]
199942Team XtremeDallara IR7-Oldsmobile Aurora2:42.383221.698356.7881213[121]
20009Chip Ganassi RacingG-Force GF05-Oldsmobile Aurora2:41.166223.372359.48221[122]
200150Chip Ganassi RacingG-Force GF05-Oldsmobile Aurora2:40.5651224.208360.828205[123]
200217Mo Nunn RacingG-Force GF05-Chevrolet2:36.3499230.253370.556528[124]
20039Chip Ganassi RacingPanoz G-Force GF09-Toyota2:36.4547230.099370.164417[125]
200455Super Aguri Fernández RacingPanoz G-Force GF09-Honda2:43.0878220.740355.247911[126]
200516Rahal Letterman RacingPanoz G-Force GF09-Honda2:38.5875227.004365.32844[127]
200626Andretti Green RacingDallara IR-03-Honda2:40.0586224.918361.97092[128]
200731Playa Del RacingPanoz G-Force GF09-Honda2:43.9071219.637353.4713329[129]
200827Andretti Green RacingDallara IR-05-Honda2:40.7952223.887360.31197[130]
20092Luczo Dragon RacingDallara IR-05-Honda2:41.1252223.429359.5741222[131]
201034Conquest RacingDallara IR-05-Honda2:40.2557224.641361.5252713[132]
201123Panther RacingDallara IR-05-Honda2:39.5895225.579363.064122[133]
201267Sarah Fisher Hartman RacingDallara DW12-Honda2:40.2298224.677361.583725[134]
201326Andretti AutosportDallara DW12-Chevrolet2:37.6581228.342367.48122[135]
201426Andretti AutosportDallara DW12-Honda2:35.9913230.782371.408126[136]
201598Bryan Herta AutosportDallara DW12-Honda2:41.4958222.916358.7492616[137]
201698Andretti Herta AutosportDallara DW12-Honda2:37.5679228.473367.692111
201729McLaren-Honda-AndrettiDallara DW12-Honda2:35.6423231.300372.241524[138]
20184A. J. Foyt EnterprisesDallara DW12-Chevrolet2:38.1922227.571366.2401113[139]
201988Harding Steinbrenner RacingDallara DW12-Honda2:37.1465229.086368.678533
202021Ed Carpenter RacingDallara DW12-Chevrolet2:36.0438230.704371.282420[140]
202151Dale Coyne Racing with RWRDallara DW12-Honda2:35.9481230.846371.5111325[141]
202228Andretti AutosportDallara DW12-Honda2:35.1729231.999373.366931[142]
202355A. J. Foyt RacingDallara DW12-Chevrolet2:34.7246232.671374.448 1121[143]
202417Dallara DW12-Chevrolet2:34.6083232.846374.7295TBD[144]

Statistics

Winners by nationality
LicenceWinners
United States26
Brazil8
Colombia3
Canada2
France2
Italy2
Japan2
Denmark1
Mexico1
Netherlands1
New Zealand1
Spain1

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Benyon. Jack. Johnson's Indy 500 rookie win draws anger – is it justified?. The Race. May 31, 2022. December 8, 2022. December 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221205224652/https://the-race.com/indycar/johnsons-indy-500-rookie-win-draws-anger-is-it-justified/. live.
  3. Web site: DiZinno. Tony. DiZinno: Inside the 2017 Indy 500 rookie voting process. NBC Sports. May 30, 2017. December 8, 2022. December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144704/https://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2017/05/30/dizinno-inside-the-2017-indy-500-rookie-voting-process/. live.
  4. News: Ayello. Jim. Insider: Alonso wins Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, but Ed Jones deserved better. The Indianapolis Star. May 30, 2017. December 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030165513/indystar.com/story/sports/motor/2017/05/30/insider-alonso-wins-indianapolis-500-rookie-year-but-ed-jones-deserved-better/353747001/. October 30, 2020.
  5. Web site: Malsher-Lopez. David. Ferrucci confirmed as Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. Motorsport.com. May 28, 2019. December 8, 2022. December 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221205203014/https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/ferrucci-indy-rookie-of-year/4397882/. live.
  6. News: May 13, 1960 . Race Rookie Award Plans Are Completed . 33 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205223137/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14681820/the-indianapolis-star/ . live .
  7. News: May 18, 1979 . Pit Pass . 48 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221207200719/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114252740/1979-pit-stop-competition-the/ . live .
  8. Web site: May 21, 2014 . Sunoco Sponsors Indy 500 Rookie Award . December 8, 2022 . Performance Racing Magazine . December 7, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221207200712/https://performanceracing.com/magazine/industry-news/05-21-2014/sunoco-sponsors-indy-500-rookie-award . live .
  9. News: Rookie Trophy In '500' To Be Given During '52 Race. The Clarion-Ledger. International News Service. 2. April 17, 1952. December 8, 2022. . December 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221205223143/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114163222/rookie-indy-500-trophy-the/. live.
  10. News: It's Happening in May; Rookie Honors Planned. The Indianapolis Star. 11. May 25, 1974. December 8, 2022. . December 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221205223148/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114163526/1974-indy-500-roty-honors-the/. live.
  11. News: May 9, 1958 . Definition of Appearance . 16 . . live . December 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205223148/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114161804/indy-500-roty-rule-changes-the/ . December 5, 2022 . .
  12. News: May 7, 1959 . '58 Crash Rookies Ineligible . 46 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205223150/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114161876/1959-indy-500-roty-rule-changes-the/ . live .
  13. News: New 500 Trophy. The Indianapolis Star. 34. February 1, 1952. December 8, 2022. . December 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221205223140/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114161424/first-indy-500-roty-the-indianapolis/. live.
  14. Web site: IRL, Indy 500: Bank One Increases Rookie of the Year Award to $25,000. The Auto Channel. May 22, 1999. December 8, 2022. December 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221205223138/https://www.theautochannel.com/news/date/19990521/news023776.html. live.
  15. News: May 30, 1952 . First Year Racers Seek Brand New 'Rookie' Prize . 31 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205223148/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114161219/first-indy-500-roty-trophy-the/ . live .
  16. News: Mannweiler. Lyle. $35 Will Buy The Rookie Trophy. Indianapolis News. 1. May 10, 1968. December 8, 2022. . December 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221205223142/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114162147/first-indy-500-roty-trophy-the/. live.
  17. News: Davidson . Donald . Donald Davidson (historian) . May 22, 1997 . Rookie of the year were once rewarded with $500 and a year's supply of meat . D9 . The Indianapolis Star . December 8, 2022 . . January 26, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180126012642/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16850289/indy_500_rookie_of_the_year/ . live .
  18. Web site: Beynon. Jack. Indy 500's most important rookie of the year – 30 years on. The Race. May 28, 2022. December 8, 2022. December 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221205210021/https://the-race.com/indycar/indy-500s-most-important-rookie-of-the-year-30-years-on/. live.
  19. Web site: Cavin. Curt. O'Ward Named Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year. Indianapolis Motor Speedway. August 24, 2020. December 8, 2022. August 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200825131504/https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/news-multimedia/news/2020/08/24/oward-named-indianapolis-500-rookie-of-the-year. live.
  20. Web site: Sturbin . John . May 5, 2009 . Rookies Have Played Major Roles at Indianapolis . May 17, 2023 . Racin' Today . May 17, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230517192920/http://www.racintoday.com/archives/3291 . live .
  21. News: Ruttman, Owner Collect $61,743.18: Art Cross Is Voted Outstanding Rookie. The Courier-Journal. Associated Press. June 1, 1952. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144704/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114081383/1952-indy-500-prize-money-and-rookie/. live.
  22. News: Rookie of the Year. The Philadelphia Inquirer. 30. June 1, 1953. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144702/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114081680/1953-indy-500-rookie-of-the-year-the/. live.
  23. News: Seffrin. Paul. Crockett Rookie of Year. National Road Traveler. 8. June 3, 1954. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144703/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114081860/1954-indy-500-rookie-of-the-year/. live.
  24. News: Al Herman Top Rookie, Barney Martin's Discovery. Mitchell Tribune. 1. June 2, 1955. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144701/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114082843/al-herman-1952-indy-500-rookie-of-the/. live.
  25. News: Champ and Rookie. Spokane Daily Chronicle. 9. June 1, 1956. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144705/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114083179/1956-indy-champ-and-rookie-spokane/. live.
    News: Top Rookie. Indianapolis News. 14. June 1, 1956. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144703/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114083201/1956-indy-500-roty-the-indianapolis/. live.
  26. News: Cadou Jr.. Jep. Edmunds is Top Rookie; Record $300,252 Split. The Indianapolis Star. 1. June 1, 1957. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144706/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114083435/1957-indy-500-roty-the-indianapolis/. live.
  27. News: George Amick Wins Rookie Award Prize. The Star Press. United Press International. C1. June 1, 1958. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144702/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114083746/1958-indy-500-roty-the-star-press/. live.
  28. News: Grim Named Top Rookie. Lincoln Journal Star. Associated Press. 14. June 1, 1959. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144659/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114084232/1959-indy-500-roty-lincoln-journal/. live.
  29. News: Rookie Award to Hurtubise. The Wichita Beacon. Associated Press. June 1, 1960. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144705/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114084659/1960-indy-500-roty-the-wichita-beacon/. live.
  30. News: Callaway. Lee. Bobby Marshman Embarks On Championship Circuit. Nashville Banner. 51. June 1, 1961. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144709/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114085256/1961-indy-500-rotys-nashville-banner/. live.
  31. News: Cadou Jr.. Jep. Rookie-Of-Year Honor Goes To Jim McElreath. The Indianapolis Star. 1. June 1, 1962. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144705/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114085562/1962-indy-500-roty-the-indianapolis/. live.
  32. News: Free meat for Clark. The Observer. June 2, 1963. 15. December 8, 2022. . December 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221204144710/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114085924/1963-indy-500-roty-the-observer-2/. live.
  33. News: June 2, 1964 . Johnny White Named Indy Rookie of Year . 12 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204170016/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114086296/1964-indy-500-roty-battle-creek/ . live .
  34. News: Marquette . Ray . June 2, 1965 . Andretti Is Top Rookie; Jones Gets $64,661 . 1 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205615/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114086621/1965-indy-500-roty-the-indianapolis/ . live .
  35. News: June 1, 1966 . Stewart Cited as Rookie of Year . 29 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205623/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114086939/1966-indy-500-roty-the-terre-haute/ . live .
  36. News: June 1, 1967 . Denis Hulme Named Rookie-Of-The-Year . 18 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204161606/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114087274/1967-indy-500-roty-palladium-item/ . live .
  37. News: June 1, 1968 . Vukovich Is Tabbed 500 Rookie Of Year . 1 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204170032/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114087553/1968-indy-500-roty-the-indianapolis/ . live .
  38. News: June 1, 1969 . Mark Donohue Named '500' Rookie of Year . 1C . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204162025/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114087831/1969-indy-500-roty-the-star-press/ . live .
  39. News: June 1, 1970 . Allison Is Top Rookie . 14 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204162220/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114088211/1970-indy-500-roty-tallahassee/ . live .
  40. News: May 31, 1971 . Zimmerman top rookie . B2 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204162435/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114088458/1971-indy-500-roty-the-honolulu/ . live .
  41. News: Dunkin . Zach . May 29, 1972 . Mike Hiss Really Earned His Rookie Award . 2B . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205632/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114095219/1972-indy-500-roty-the-indianapolis/ . live .
  42. News: McDermott . Don . June 1, 1973 . Not greatest, but McRae top '500' rookie . 33 . The News Journal . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205619/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114095789/1973-indy-500-roty-the-morning-news/ . live .
  43. News: May 28, 1974 . Pancho Carter Rookie of the Year . C1 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205634/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114096535/1974-indy-500-roty-green-bay/ . live .
  44. News: Christian . Darrell . May 27, 1975 . 'Stroker' Bill Puterbaugh Indy's Rookie Of Year . 18 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221208191106/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114097222/1975-indy-500-roty-the-sheboygan/ . live .
  45. News: June 1, 1976 . Name Aussie Indy 'Rookie' . 23C . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205633/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114097783/1976-indy-500-roty-new-york-daily/ . live .
  46. News: May 31, 1977 . Jerry floors it to rookie jewel . 75 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205619/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114098709/1977-indy-500-roty-calgary-herald/ . live .
  47. News: May 30, 1978 . Mears, Rice Named Indy Top Rookies . 13A . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205621/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114099790/1978-indy-500-roty-st-louis/ . live .
  48. News: May 29, 1979 . Howdy Holmes Honored As Top Indy '500' Rookie . 21 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205622/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114101110/1979-indy-500-roty-the-tennessean/ . live .
  49. News: Beegan . Daniel . May 27, 1980 . Richmond Wins Rookie Honors . 2C . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205621/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114102311/1980-indy-500-roty-the-shreveport/ . live .
  50. News: Herman . Steve . May 26, 1981 . Josele Garza named Indy 500 Rookie of the Year for 1981 . B4 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205636/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114103061/1981-indy-500-roty-sun-herald-may/ . live .
  51. News: Owen . Jeff . June 1, 1982 . Unheralded Hickman top rookie . 7 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205621/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114104334/1982-indy-500-roty-the-daily-reporter/ . live .
  52. News: Canavan . Tom . May 31, 1983 . Italy's Fabi Named Top 500 Rookie . 7B . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204205622/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114105018/1983-indy-500-roty-the-salt-lake/ . live .
  53. News: Herman . Steve . May 29, 1984 . Andretti, Guerrero share top rookie honor . B2 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205070956/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114132914/1984-indy-500-roty-the-times-of/ . live .
  54. News: Herman . Steve . May 28, 1985 . 7th-place Luyendyk selected Indy 500 Rookie of the Year . D4 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205070954/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114133037/1985-indy-500-roty-lexington/ . live .
  55. News: Lowenkron . Hank . June 2, 1986 . Lanier chosen as Indy's top rookie . B5 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205082127/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114133308/1986-indy-500-roty-the-times-of/ . live .
  56. News: Mittmann . Dick . May 26, 1987 . Barbazza among foreign legion with firm hold on rookie prize . 19 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205082125/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114133405/1987-indy-500-roty-the-indianapolis/ . live .
  57. News: Herman . Steve . May 31, 1988 . Vukovich is third member of family to race at Indianapolis . B6 . Hanover Evening Sun . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205082131/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114133600/1988-indy-500-roty-the-evening-sun/ . live .
  58. News: Slater . Jim . May 30, 1989 . Pruett shares Indianapolis 500 Rookie award . A6 . The Press-Tribune . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205082126/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114133667/1989-indy-500-rotys-the-press-tribune/ . live .
  59. News: Lowenkron . Hank . May 29, 1990 . Cheever named Indy's top rookie . D2 . . . .
  60. News: Mittman . Dick . May 28, 1991 . No. 3 Andretti No. 1 Rookie; Jeff joins father, brother as recipient . F1, F5 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205082128/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114133884/1991-indy-500-roty-1-the/ . live .
    News: Wyman. Thomas P.. A third Andretti is named top rookie. The Baltimore Sun. Associated Press. 9D. May 28, 1991. December 8, 2022. . December 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221205082125/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114133963/1991-indy-500-roty-the-baltimore-sun/. live.
  61. News: Lowenkron . Hank . May 26, 1992 . St. James 1st woman to win rookie honors . C1, C6 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205100137/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114134104/1992-indy-500-roty-1-the-morning/ . live .
  62. News: June 2, 1993 . Mansell's money . 19 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205100127/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114134211/1993-indy-500-roty-the-birmingham/ . live .
  63. News: Mittman . Dick . May 31, 1994 . Villeneuve top rookie . E4 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205100118/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114134304/1994-indy-500-roty-the-indianapolis/ . live .
  64. News: Mittman . Dick . May 30, 1995 . Another Fittipaldi in spotlight, earns top rookie award . D4 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205100126/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114134384/1995-indy-500-roty-the-indianapolis/ . live .
  65. News: Herman . Steve . May 28, 1996 . Stewart named Indy 500 rookie of the year . 1B . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205100137/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114134460/1996-indy-500-roty-the-anniston-star/ . live .
  66. News: May 28, 1997 . Third-place finisher Rookie of the Year . A8 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205100047/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114134553/1997-indy-500-roty-the-daily-journal/ . live .
  67. Web site: May 26, 1998 . Indy 500: Steve Knapp Named Indy Rookie of the Year . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205100047/https://www.theautochannel.com/news/date/19980526/news012853.html . live .
  68. Web site: June 1, 1999 . IRL, Indy 500: McGehee Named Bank One Rookie of the Year for Indy 500 . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205100137/https://www.theautochannel.com/news/date/19990601/news024234.html . live .
  69. News: Harris . Mike . May 30, 2000 . Montoya leaves behind Indy 500 masterpiece . B3 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205100120/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/45761496/2000-may-30-tuesday-journal-and-courier/ . live .
  70. Web site: Helio Castroneves . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200523215819/https://www.teampenske.com/drivers/index.cfm/2462/Helio_Castroneves . May 23, 2020 . December 8, 2022 . Team Penske.
  71. News: May 28, 2002 . Two rookies honored at Indy . . . December 8, 2022 . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205140329/https://www.espn.com/rpm/irl/2002/0528/1387788.html . live .
  72. News: May 25, 2003 . Takagi Named Indy 500 Rookie of the Year . . December 8, 2022 . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205140329/https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Takagi-Named-Indy-500-Rookie-of-the-Year-7347459.php . live .
  73. Web site: June 2, 2004 . IRL: SAFR's Matsuura named Indy 500 top rookie . December 8, 2022 . . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205140341/https://au.motorsport.com/indycar/news/irl-safr-s-matsuura-named-indy-500-top-rookie/2035883/ . live .
  74. Web site: May 31, 2005 . Danica confirmed as Rookie of the Year . December 8, 2022 . Crash . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205140340/https://www.crash.net/indycar/news/21886/1/danica-confirmed-as-rookie-of-the-year . live .
  75. News: Harris . Mike . May 30, 2006 . Marco Andretti: A star is born at Indy 500; 19-year-old earns $689,505 and is named Indy rookie of the year . B2 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205140329/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114135360/2006-indy-500-roty-reno/ . live .
  76. News: Dottore . Damian . May 30, 2007 . Giebler gets rookie honor despite early exit . . December 8, 2022 . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205140329/https://www.ocregister.com/2007/05/30/giebler-gets-rookie-honor-despite-early-exit/ . live .
  77. News: May 26, 2008 . Hunter-Reay named Indy 500 rookie of the year . . December 8, 2022 . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205140329/https://www.thestar.com/sports/2008/05/26/hunterreay_named_indy_500_rookie_of_the_year.html . live .
  78. News: May 26, 2009 . Tagliani named Indy 500 top rookie . . . December 8, 2022 . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205140329/https://www.espn.co.uk/racing/racing/indycar/news/story?id=4205015 . live .
  79. Web site: June 2, 2010 . De Silvestro Named Indy 500 Top Rookie . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100622091900/http://www.inracingnews.com/indycar-news/irl/de-silvestro-named-indy-500-top-rookie/ . June 22, 2010 . December 8, 2022 . InRacingNews.
  80. Web site: Lewandowski . Dave . May 30, 2011 . Wheldon earns $2.56 million for Indy win . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110603062215/http://www.indycar.com/news/show/55-izod-indycar-series/43153-wheldon-earns-2-56-million-for-indy-win . June 3, 2011 . December 8, 2022 . IndyCar Series.
  81. Web site: Pruett . Marshall . May 29, 2012 . IndyCar: $2.47M Payday For Franchitti; Rookie Honors For Barrichello . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120531215004/http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar-247m-payday-for-franchitti-rookie-honors-for-barrichello . May 31, 2012 . December 8, 2022 . Speed.
  82. Web site: May 28, 2013 . IndyCar: Kanaan Earns $2.3M For Indy 500 Victory . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130608170907/http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar-kanaan-earns-23m-for-indy-500-victory/ . June 8, 2013 . December 8, 2022 . Speed.
  83. Web site: Martin . Bruce . May 27, 2014 . Hardware time: Kurt Busch wins Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Award . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140529230813/http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/accolades-pour-in-kurt-busch-wins-indy-500-rookie-of-the-year-award-052714 . May 29, 2014 . December 8, 2022 . Fox Sports.
  84. Web site: DiZinno . Tony . May 26, 2015 . Chaves wins Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Honors . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150906101306/https://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2015/05/26/chaves-wins-indy-500-rookie-of-the-year-honors/ . September 6, 2015 . December 8, 2022 . NBC Sports.
  85. News: Fryer . Jenna . May 30, 2016 . Indy winner Alexander Rossi chased a career in Europe . . . December 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205133610/https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/sports/2016/05/30/indy-winner-alexander-rossi-chased-a-career-in-europe/28401798007/ . December 5, 2022.
  86. Web site: May 25, 2018 . Remembering Our 2017 Indy 500 Adventure Part 2 . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205140335/https://www.mclaren.com/racing/heritage/driver/fernando-alonso/2017-indy-adventure-part-2/ . live .
  87. Web site: Jacobs . Caleb . May 29, 2018 . Robert Wickens Named 2018 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year . December 8, 2022 . The Drive . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205140329/https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/21166/robert-wickens-named-2018-indy-500-rookie-of-the-year . live .
  88. Web site: Robinson . Cooper . May 28, 2019 . Ferrucci named Indy 500 rookie of the year . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205140329/https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/05/05-28-Ferrucci-Indy-500-rookie-of-year . live .
  89. News: Brown . Nathan . May 31, 2021 . Scott McLaughlin named Indy 500 Rookie of the Year; fourth Team Penske honoree in team history . . December 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210618101345/indystar.com/story/sports/motor/indy-500/2021/05/31/scott-mclaughlin-named-indy-500-rookie-year/5279320001/ . June 18, 2021.
  90. Web site: Malsher-Lopez . David . May 31, 2022 . Johnson wins Indy 500 rookie of the year, Ericsson gets $3m prize purse . December 8, 2022 . . December 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205203014/https://www.autosport.com/indycar/news/johnson-wins-indy500-rookie-of-year-ericsson-scoops-31m/10314310/ . live .
  91. News: Peterson. Chloe. AJ Foyt Racing's Benjamin Pedersen wins 2023 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. The Indianapolis Star. May 29, 2023. August 25, 2023. May 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230530021326/https://eu.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/indy-500/2023/05/29/indy-500-benjamin-pedersen-wins-rookie-of-the-year-2023-indianapolis-500-aj-foyt-racing/70264785007/. live.
  92. Web site: Newgarden Receives Largest Payout in ‘500’ History. May 27, 2024. May 27, 2024. Indycar.com. Brickayrd Trademarks, LLC.. May 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240527201039/https://www.indycar.com/News/2024/05/05-27-Newgarden-Day2. live.
  93. Web site: Brewer . Alan . May 24, 2016 . Hoosier Dairy Farmers Toast Fastest Rookie Rossi . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170724042502/http://racingnation.com/hoosier-dairy-farmers-toast-fastest-rookie-rossi/ . July 24, 2017 . December 8, 2022 . RacingNation.
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  95. Web site: Roller . Josh . May 22, 2019 . Herta milks opportunity as fastest rookie at Dairy Association lunch . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206143544/https://www.indycar.com/News/2019/05/05-22-Indy-500-fastest-rookie-luncheon-Colton-Herta . December 6, 2022 . December 8, 2022 . IndyCar Series.
  96. Web site: May 25, 2022 . Indianapolis 500 'Fastest Rookie' Recipients . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206155852/https://winnersdrinkmilk.com/2022/05/indianapolis-500-fastest-rookie-recipients-4/ . December 6, 2022 . December 8, 2022 . American Dairy Association Indiana.
  97. News: May 21, 1975 . Puterbaugh Honored . 46 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206202627/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114199911/1975-indy-500-fastest-rookie-the/ . live .
  98. News: Dunkin . Zach . May 26, 1976 . 'The Kid' Gets New Tag . 55 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206202629/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114200588/1976-indy-500-fastest-rookie-the/ . live .
  99. News: May 25, 1977 . Winning Ways . 22 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206204134/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114201664/1977-indy-500-fastest-rookie-the/ . live .
  100. News: May 24, 1978 . Fastest Rookie . 37 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206202626/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114202630/1978-indy-500-fastest-rookie-the/ . live .
  101. News: May 23, 1979 . Rookie Honors Are All Howdy's . 53 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206202628/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114202996/1979-indy-500-fastest-rookie-the/ . live .
  102. News: May 21, 1980 . Indy rookie says he won't be passed easily . C1 . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206202631/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114203618/1980-indy-500-fastest-rookie-the/ . live .
  103. News: May 20, 1981 . Josele Garza, the only foreign rookie to make the... . . December 8, 2022. https://archive.today/20230110074202/https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/05/20/Josele-Garza-the-only-foreign-rookie-to-make-the/2952359179200/. January 10, 2023.
  104. News: May 25, 1982 . Ganassi Honored . 24 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206202636/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114204399/1982-indy-500-fastest-rookie-the/ . live .
  105. News: Denny . Dick . May 25, 1983 . Marathon Not Won On Lap 1 . 55 . . December 8, 2022 . . December 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206202641/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114204816/1983-indy-500-fastest-rookie-the/ . live .
  106. News: May 23, 1984 . Another Andretti stars at Indy . 2D . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206202639/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114205152/1984-indy-500-fastest-rookie-the/ . live .
  107. News: May 22, 1985 . Boesel fastest rookie . 3B . . . December 8, 2022 . . December 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221206202628/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114205813/1985-indy-500-fastest-rookie-the/ . live .
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