Formula 1 1959 2 1959-05-30 1959-05-30 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/nsbszs1748349713.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/8ouuxh1748349686.jpg The 43rd International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 30, 1959. The event was part of the 1959 USAC National Championship Trail and was also race 2 of 9 in the 1959 World Championship of Drivers. Rodger Ward earned the first of two career Indy 500 victories. A record sixteen cars completed the full 500 miles. All cars were required to have roll bars for the first time.[ 2246162