Indy 500 Winners: Complete List Of Champions By Year

The Greatest Spectacle in Racing returns Sunday as the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 takes center stage at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Defending Indy 500 champion Alex Palou will start on the pole, as he looks to win back-to-back races. Each Memorial Day weekend, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts the legendary Indy 500. This race has seen over a century of champions. From Ray Harroun in 1911 to today’s speed demons, these drivers forever etch their names into history at the Brickyard. Here’s a list of all those who have earned a spot on the celebrated Borg-Warner Trophy by winning the Indy 500. Indy 500 Winners INDYCAR Sanction (2008-Present) Dual Sanctioning (1996-2007) Indy Racing League CART Sanction (1979-1995) CART = Championship Auto Racing Teams USAC Sanction (1956-1978) USAC = United States Auto Club AAA Sanction (1909-1955) *Racing paused due to WWI **Racing paused due to WWII AAA = American Automobile Association Who Has Won The Most Indy 500s? Four racers share the record for the most Indy 500 victories with four. Below is a list of drivers with two or more wins: How To Watch The 2026 Indy 500 The 2026 Indy 500 will air on FOX at 12:30 p.m. ET with the pre-race show set to begin at 10 a.m. ET on FOX. You can stream the race and coverage surrounding it on FOX One.​A complete look at every Indianapolis 500 winner in race history, from Ray Harroun in 1911 to Alex Palou in 2025.