The 43rd International 500-Mile Sweepstakes was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 30, 1959. The event was part of the 1959 USAC National Championship Trail and was also race 2 of 9 in the 1959 World Championship of Drivers. Round 2 of 9 · 1959 Formula One World Championship May 30, 1959 Podium: 1. Rodger Ward · 2. Jim Rathmann · 3. Johnny Thomson Wiki link