1995 Indianapolis 500 (Jacques Villeneuve's dominant win)
Jacques Villeneuve wins in his second start, the first Canadian winner.
The 79th Indianapolis 500 was held on May 28, 1995, sanctioned by USAC as part of the CART season.
Quick Facts
- Race name
- 79th Indianapolis 500
- Sanction
- USAC
- Season
- 1995 CART season
- Team
- Team Green
- Date
- May 28, 1995
- Winner
- CAN Jacques Villeneuve
- Time
- 3:15:17.561
- Pole
- USA Scott Brayton
Lore & Background
Jacques Villeneuve won in only his second start, the first Canadian to win the race. He went on to take the 1995 CART title before leaving for Formula One with Williams.
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