Foyt’s record 35 total career starts were all accomplished in consecutive fashion.
Some drivers with longer careers may have missed a race at some point (i.e., failed to qualify, injured in a practice crash, sabbaticals, or simply skipped the event due to other commitments).Ī. Note that it may or may not represent all of that driver’s total career starts. Driver (# of race wins)īelow are the drivers with the most consecutive starts at the Indianapolis 500. Drivers active as of 2023 are denoted with ►. As of 2023, Foyt is the only driver with thirty or more starts.Īs of 2023, four-time winner Hélio Castroneves (23) has the most starts among active drivers. In that year, he broke a tie with Cliff Bergere and Chet Miller, who finished their career with a then-record 16 career starts. Foyt’s 35 career starts were also consecutive (1958-1992), which is also a record. Foyt, who also holds the record for most career laps/miles completed in Indy 500 competition, has the record for the most starts with 35. However, there have been some exceptions to that rule.įour-time winner A.J. Statistically, a “start” is generally defined as a driver qualifying for the race, and presenting himself/herself on the starting grid on race day, then pulling away on the pace laps with the intent to take the green flag to begin the race.
The list includes drivers with more than ten starts as of 2023. The list of drivers who have the most career starts in Indianapolis 500 race competition. Foyt’s 1961 winning car on display at the IMS Museum in 2011 (Johnson Collection) Indianapolis 500 – All-Time Starts
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