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Jim Rathmann (born Richard Rathmann July 16 1928 in Alhambra, CA) is a former American race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1960. After starting in the middle of the first row, Rathmann ran up front all day long. From the midway point on, Rathmann and fellow driver Rodger Ward were locked in a neck and neck duel for first. Tire wear became an issue as the race wore on and Rathmann was able to keep his wheels fresh long enough to outrace Ward to the finish. The race featured the most recorded lead changes in 500 history.

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  • Jim Rathmann (born Richard Rathmann July 16 1928 in Alhambra, CA) is a former American race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1960. After starting in the middle of the first row, Rathmann ran up front all day long. From the midway point on, Rathmann and fellow driver Rodger Ward were locked in a neck and neck duel for first. Tire wear became an issue as the race wore on and Rathmann was able to keep his wheels fresh long enough to outrace Ward to the finish. The race featured the most recorded lead changes in 500 history.
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  • Jim Rathmann (born Richard Rathmann July 16 1928 in Alhambra, CA) is a former American race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1960. After starting in the middle of the first row, Rathmann ran up front all day long. From the midway point on, Rathmann and fellow driver Rodger Ward were locked in a neck and neck duel for first. Tire wear became an issue as the race wore on and Rathmann was able to keep his wheels fresh long enough to outrace Ward to the finish. The race featured the most recorded lead changes in 500 history. He drove in the AAA and USAC Championship Car series in the 1949-1950 and 1952-1963 seasons with 42 starts, including the 1950 Indianapolis 500 in each of those seasons. He had 6 victories in addition to his Indy 500 win. Jim Rathmann's actual name is Richard Rathmann. Born Richard, he and his older brother James (now known as Dick Rathmann) switched names so that he could enter a race while underage. For what was supposed to be a short time, he adopted the name "Jim" and his brother adopted the name "Dick." The name change stuck for life. Since retiring, Rathmann has run car dealerships. He is currently the oldest and longest-ago living winner of the Indy 500.
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