The 34th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday, May 30, 1950. The event was sanctioned by the AAA and served as the premier event on the calendar of the 1950 AAA National Championship Trail. For the first time, the race was included as a points-paying event towards the FIA-sanctioned World Drivers' Championship. The race was originally scheduled for 200 laps, but was stopped after 138 laps due to rain. Round 3 of 7 · 1950 Formula One World Championship May 30, 1950 Podium: 1. Johnnie Parsons · 2. Bill Holland · 3. Mauri Rose Wiki link