1989 Indianapolis 500 (Al Unser Jr. vs. Emerson Fittipaldi)
Emerson Fittipaldi becomes the first Brazilian Indy 500 winner.
The 73rd Indianapolis 500 was run on May 28, 1989, and won by two-time Formula One champion Emerson Fittipaldi.
Quick Facts
- Race name
- 73rd Indianapolis 500
- Sanction
- USAC
- Season
- 1989 CART season; 1988–89 Gold Crown
- Team
- Patrick Racing
- Date
- May 28, 1989
- Winner
- BRA Emerson Fittipaldi
- Time
- 2:59:01.04
- Pole
- USA Rick Mears
Lore & Background
He was the first winner from Brazil, the first foreign-born winner since Mario Andretti in 1969 and the first non-American winner since Graham Hill in 1966.
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