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Arie Luyendyk

The Flying Dutchman: Indianapolis 500 winner in 1990 and 1997.

Arie Luyendyk, nicknamed "The Flying Dutchman", is a Dutch former racing driver.

Quick Facts

Birth name
Arie Luijendijk
Born
21 September 1953
Birthplace
Sommelsdijk, South Holland, Netherlands
Titles
  • Major victories
  • 12 Hours of Sebring (1989)
  • Indianapolis 500 (1990, 1997)
  • 24 Hours of Daytona (1998)
Relatives
Arie Luyendyk Jr. (son)

Lore & Background

He won the Indianapolis 500 in 1990 and 1997 and was inducted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame in 2009.

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