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Rodger Ward

Rodger Ward
NASCARCup Series career3 races run over 2 yearsFirst race1963Daytona Qualifier #2 (Daytona)Last race1964Motor Trend 500 (Riverside)Formula One World Championship careerNationality AmericanActive years1951 – 1960, 1963TeamsBromme, Kurtis Kraft, Pawl, Kuzma, Lesovsky, Watson, LotusEntries12Championships0Wins1Podiums2Career points14Pole positions0Fastest laps0First entry1951 Indianapolis 500First win1959 Indianapolis 500Last entry1963 United States Grand Prix

Rodger Morris Ward (January 10, 1921 – July 5, 2004) was an American racing driver best known for his open-wheel career. He is generally regarded as one of the finest drivers of his generation, and is best known for winning two National Championships, and two Indianapolis 500s, both in 1959 and 1962. He also won the AAANational Stock Car Championship in 1951.