Troy Ruttman is best known for winning the 1952 Indianapolis 500 - at the age of 22 years and 80 days, Ruttman remains the youngest ever winner of the event.
10 Facts About Troy Ruttman
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In 1945, at age 15, Ruttman entered his family's car into a roadster race held in San Bernardino, California, winning the event.
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Troy Ruttman won 19 of the 21 events staged there that season.
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Troy Ruttman won his first five midget car races that season.
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Troy Ruttman competed in 51 midget races, winning 16 and placing in the top three 28 times.
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Troy Ruttman returned in 1954 on a greatly reduced schedule, never attaining the same level of success.
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Troy Ruttman won the 1956 USAC Short Track Stock Car division title.
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Troy Ruttman competed in seven races in the NASCAR Grand National Series from 1962 to 1964, finishing in the top ten five times.
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Troy Ruttman participated in seven World Drivers' Championship races at Indianapolis.
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Troy Ruttman has been inducted into the following halls of fame:.