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1954 Indianapolis 500 F1 Starting Grid
1954 Indianapolis 500 Formula 1 starting grid with driver, constructor, circuit, and season details.
Browse the full classification, related season, driver, team, circuit, and championship history.
- Season
- 1954
- Round
- 2
- Grand Prix
- Indianapolis 500
- Circuit
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Winner
- Bill Vukovich
- Classified drivers
- 33
| Grid | Driver | Constructor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack McGrath | Kurtis Kraft | Finished |
| 2 | Jimmy Daywalt | Kurtis Kraft | Accident |
| 3 | Jimmy Bryan | Kuzma | Finished |
| 4 | Johnny Thomson | Nichels | Retirement |
| 5 | Chuck Stevenson | Kuzma | +1 lap |
| 6 | Don Freeland | Phillips | Finished |
| 7 | Jimmy Reece | Pankratz | +6 laps |
| 8 | Duane Carter | Kurtis Kraft | +4 laps |
| 9 | Bob Sweikert | Kurtis Kraft | +3 laps |
| 10 | Sam Hanks | Kurtis Kraft | Spun off |
| 11 | Troy Ruttman | Kurtis Kraft | Finished |
| 12 | Pat O'Connor | Kurtis Kraft | Spun off |
| 13 | Cal Niday | Stevens | Finished |
| 14 | Mike Nazaruk | Kurtis Kraft | Finished |
| 15 | Johnnie Parsons | Kurtis Kraft | Engine |
| 16 | Rodger Ward | Pawl | Retirement |
| 17 | Gene Hartley | Kurtis Kraft | Clutch |
| 18 | Bill Homeier | Kurtis Kraft | Accident |
| 19 | Bill Vukovich | Kurtis Kraft | Finished |
| 20 | Ernie McCoy | Kurtis Kraft | +6 laps |