Lloyd Ruby (1928 – 2009)

1970 Mongoose Indy 500 Race Car as driven by Lloyd Ruby at the 1970 Indianapolis 500American racing great Lloyd Ruby passed away Monday, March 23rd at the age of 81 in his hometown of Wichita Falls, Texas.

Ruby raced in the USAC Championship Car series in the 1958 – 1977 seasons, with 177 career starts, including every Indianapolis 500 race from 1960 – 1977. He won 7 times and finished in the top 10 an amazing 88 times. His best Indy 500 finish was 3rd in 1964.

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