The 35th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday, May 30, 1951. The event was part of the 1951 AAA National Championship Trail, and was also race 2 of 8 in the 1951 World Championship of Drivers. For the second year in a row, no European Formula One-based teams entered the race. Round 2 of 8 · 1951 Formula One World Championship May 30, 1951 Podium: 1. Lee Wallard · 2. Mike Nazaruk · 3. Jack McGrath · 3. Manny Ayulo Wiki link