The 16 Greatest Multiple-Time Indy 500 Winners

Pre-war pioneers, mid-century daredevils, and modern superstars who all drank the milk more than once at the Brickyard. Who is the true king of Indianapolis?

1. 1
   A.J. Foyt

   American icon and the first four-time Indianapolis 500 winner, victorious in 1961, 1964, 1967 and 1977.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Josef Newgarden

   American star who won back-to-back Indianapolis 500s in 2023 and 2024.
   631pts
3. 3
   Arie Luyendyk

   Dutch two-time champion (1990, 1997) and holder of the fastest official Indy 500 qualifying speed.
   609pts
4. 4
   Johnny Rutherford

   Popular three-time champion (1974, 1976, 1980) nicknamed 'Lone Star J.R.' from Texas.
   609pts
5. 5
   Wilbur Shaw

   Three-time champion (1937, 1939, 1940) who later helped save and revive the Speedway after World War II.
   473pts
6. 6
   Juan Pablo Montoya

   Versatile Colombian who won the 500 in 2000 and again 15 years later in 2015.
   473pts
7. 7
   Dario Franchitti

   Scottish three-time champion (2007, 2010, 2012) and multiple IndyCar series title winner.
   473pts
8. 8
   Rick Mears

   Penske legend and four-time winner (1979, 1984, 1988, 1991) famed for his record-setting qualifying speed.
   387pts
9. 9
   Bobby Unser

   Three-time winner (1968, 1975, 1981) and elder statesman of the Unser dynasty.
   387pts
10. 10
    Rodger Ward

    Two-time champion (1959, 1962) and one of the dominant American drivers of his era.
    387pts
11. 11
    Takuma Sato

    Japanese fan favorite and two-time winner (2017, 2020) known for his aggressive, all-or-nothing style.
    387pts
12. 12
    Hélio Castroneves

    Charismatic Brazilian who joined the four-win club in 2021 with victories also in 2001, 2002 and 2009.
    387pts
13. 13
    Al Unser

    Four-time Indy 500 champion (1970, 1971, 1978, 1987) and patriarch of the storied Unser racing family.
    284pts
14. 14
    Bill Vukovich

    Fearless two-time winner (1953, 1954) whose dominance was cut short by a fatal 1955 crash at the Brickyard.
    158pts
15. 15
    Al Unser Jr.

    Two-time champion (1992, 1994) who continued the Unser family's Indianapolis legacy.
    158pts
16. 16
    Emerson Fittipaldi

    Brazilian Formula 1 champion turned two-time Indy 500 winner (1989, 1993).
    158pts