12 Facts About Len Sutton

Len Sutton is best known for finishing second at the 1962 Indianapolis 500.

Len Sutton spun out in the first corner on his first lap at a dirt track.

Len Sutton won Oregon Racing Association championships in 1949,1950,1954, and 1955.

Len Sutton flipped his car to avoid cattle during the 1954 Carrera Panamericana road race.

Len Sutton won midget car racing championships in Portland before he headed east to become a national touring driver.

Len Sutton completed his rookie test for the Indianapolis 500 in 1956.

Len Sutton flipped his car while attempting 140 miles per hour for the 1957 Indianapolis 500.

Len Sutton returned to Indianapolis the following year and made his first start in the event.

Len Sutton competed in the 500 six more times and had his best result in 1962.

Len Sutton decided to retire from driving during a 1965 race at Langhorne Speedway.

Len Sutton died at his home in Portland at age 81 after a long battle with cancer.

Len Sutton participated in 3 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points.