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Gordon Walter Johncock (born August 5, 1936) is an American former racing driver. He won the Indianapolis 500 twice, and was the 1976 USAC Marlboro Championship Trail champion.
May 26, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner who was a hard charger and a clean racer. He shares his memories of the 1964 crash, the 1973 and 1982 races, and his sponsors and teammates.
Apr 27, 2023 · The legendary driver, who also won in 1982, was honored on the 50th anniversary of his first victory with a mini-replica of the Borg-Warner Trophy. He shared his memories of the thrilling duel with Rick Mears and his love for racing.
May 22, 2023 · Come this Sunday morning, Gordon Johncock will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his first of what would eventually be two wins in the Indianapolis 500. In an exclusive interview with Autoweek,...
Learn about Gordon Johncock, a legendary Indy car driver who won two Indy 500s and the 1976 USAC National Championship. Find out his background, achievements and more from the official website of the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
Johncock’s margin of victory over Rick Mears in 1982 — only .16 seconds — was the closest in Speedway history until surpassed by the margin of .043 seconds in 1992. The 1976 National Champion, Johncock won 25 such events from 1965 through 1983, with 51 additional finishes of either second or third.
Apr 28, 2023 · Two-time Indy 500 winner Gordon Johncock displays his Baby Borg at an April 24 ceremony (Dan R. Boyd for BorgWarner). Johncock even drove one of the IMS Museum Tour Busses around the 2.5-mile...
