Louis Meyer
The first driver to win the Indianapolis 500 three times.
Louis Meyer (1904-1995) was an American racing driver and the first three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. He is best remembered for starting the tradition of drinking milk after winning the race.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 21 July 1904
- Birthplace
- Yonkers, New York, U.S.
- Died
- 7 October 1995
- Place of death
- Searchlight, Nevada, U.S.
- Titles
- AAA Championship Car (1928, 1929, 1933)
- Major victories
- Indianapolis 500 (1928, 1933, 1936)
Lore & Background
Born in Yonkers, New York, to French immigrant parents, Meyer grew up in Los Angeles and began racing on California tracks.
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