The 36th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was a motor race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, May 30, 1952. It was the opening race of the 1952 AAA National Championship Trail and was also race 2 of 8 in the 1952 World Championship of Drivers. Round 2 of 8 · 1952 Formula One World Championship May 30, 1952 Podium: 1. Troy Ruttman · 2. Jim Rathmann · 3. Sam Hanks Wiki link