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Rodger Ward

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American racecar driver

United StatesAthletesLived 1921 to 2004 · aged 83
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Rodger Morris Ward 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.

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Ward (24) battles George Constantine at Lime Rock ParkWard (24) battles George Constantine at Lime Rock ParkWard's winning car from the 1959 Indianapolis 500Ward's winning car from the 1959 Indianapolis 500Ward's winning car from the 1962 Indianapolis 500Ward's winning car from the 1962 Indianapolis 500The Lola-Offenhauser that Ward drove in his final Championship Car race, the 1966 Indianapolis 500The Lola-Offenhauser that Ward drove in his final Championship Car race, the 1966 Indianapolis 500

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Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

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Rodger Morris Ward 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 AAA National Stock Car Championship in 1951.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2004 · aged 83
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