1975 Indianapolis 500

The 1975 Indianapolis 500 was held at Indianapolis on Sunday, May 25, 1975.

Wally Dallenbach Sr. had a twenty-second lead when he retired on lap 162 with a burned piston. Johnny Rutherford lost the inherited lead to Bobby Unser when he pitted. On lap 171 the yellow came out for rain and the two leaders ducked into the pits for fuel. On lap 174 a downpour stopped the race and Unser was declared the winner. The rain stopped a few minutes later. Early in the race, Tom Sneva touched wheels with Eldon Rasmussen and flipped into a spectacular, fiery crash in turn two. He would walk away with only minor burns due to the improper embroidering of his uniform's patches, and from wearing a wristwatch.

Race results
Failed to Qualify: Larry Cannon (#59), George Follmer (#28, #52), Chuck Gurney (#23), John Hubbard (#53), Jim Hurtubise (#52, #56), Lee Kunzman (#52, #55), Al Loquasto (#38, #86), Graham McRae (#75), Dan Murphy (#25), Rick Muther (#46, #52), Bob Nagel, Jan Opperman (#28, #46), Billy Scott (#76), Bill Simpson (#52, #98), Jigger Sirois (#52), Jerry Sneva (#37, #38),

Notes: Race stopped on lap 174 due to rain (begun on lap 171).