Indianapolis Motor Speedway · Indianapolis, USA
Lee Wallard won the 1951 Indianapolis 500 for Kurtis Kraft, finishing 1:47.240 ahead of Mike Nazaruk (Kurtis Kraft), with Jack McGrath (Kurtis Kraft) completing the podium. Duke Nalon had taken pole position.
It was round 2 of 8 of the 1951 Formula 1 World Championship, held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, USA on 30 May 1951.
After round 2, Juan Fangio led the 1951 drivers' championship on 9 points, level with Lee Wallard.
The 1951 Indianapolis 500 took place on 30 May 1951. It was round 2 of 8 of the 1951 Formula 1 calendar.
The 1951 Indianapolis 500 was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, USA.
Lee Wallard won the 1951 Indianapolis 500 for Kurtis Kraft, ahead of and .
| Pos | Driver | Time / gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Duke Nalon (Kurtis Kraft) started from pole position.
Johnnie Parsons won the 1950 Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Kurtis Kraft.
| 9 |
| 2 | +1:47.240 | 6 |
| 3 | +2:51.390 | 2 |
| 3 | +2:51.390 | 2 |
| 4 | +4:40.120 | 3 |
| 5 | +4:52.230 | 2 |
| 6 | +5:40.020 | – |
| 7 | +7 Laps | – |
| 8 | +20 Laps | – |
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