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Troy Ruttman

Troy Ruttman
NASCARCup Series career7 races run over 3 yearsBest finish49th (1962)First race1962Atlanta 500 (Atlanta)Last race1964Motor Trend 500 (Riverside)Formula One World Championship careerNationality AmericanActive years1950 – 1958, 1960TeamsLesovsky, Kurtis Kraft, Kuzma, Watson, MaseratiEntries12 (8 starts)Championships0Wins1Podiums1Career points9.5Pole positions0Fastest laps0First entry1950 Indianapolis 500First win1952 Indianapolis 500Last entry1960 Indianapolis 500

Troy Lynn Ruttman (March 11, 1930 – May 19, 1997) was an American racing driver. He is best known for winning the 1952 Indianapolis 500 - at the age of 22 years and 80 days, Ruttman remains the youngest ever winner of the event. Competing since the age of 15, he had a remarkably successful early career, winning several regional and AAA-sanctioned championships.

Troy's younger brother Joe Ruttman also became a racing driver.