Action from the 97th Indianapolis 500. (IMS Archives Photo)
Action from the 97th Indianapolis 500. (IMS Archives Photo)

Drivers You Didn’t Know Raced At Indy

Cale Yarborough made multiple starts in the Indianapolis 500 during his lengthy career. (IMS Archives Photo)

Cale Yarborough

The first driver to win three-straight Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championships, Cale Yarborough made four Indianapolis 500 starts. His first came in 1966, when he qualified 24th but failed to complete a lap. He was credited with 28th. He returned again in ’67, ’71 and ’73, earning a best finish of 10th in his final attempt.