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Gordon Johncock, Two-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner, Dies at 90

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He was among the premier drivers in the Indy 500, competing in 24 races and finishing eight times in the top five.

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Section: Sports
By: Richard Goldstein
Published: Sep 29, 2026, 4:06 AM UTC
Updated: Sep 29, 2026, 4:06 AM UTC

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INDIANAPOLIS — Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and winner of 25 career IndyCar races, has died. He was 90. Johncock died from natural causes Monday at his home in South Branch, M...

Butler EagleGordon Johncock, a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, dies at 90

Remembering two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and 1976 IndyCar Series champion Gordon Johncock, who died on Sept. 28 at age 90 of natural causes. Johncock won 25 races during his 25-season career, including the 1982 Indianapolis 500, where he defeated Rick Mears in one of the closest finishes in race history. Johncock…

Headline SurferTwo-Time Indy 500 Winner Gordon Johncock has died at age 90 of natural causes

Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion, has died at 90. He passed away from natural causes Monday at his home in South Branch, Michigan. Johncock was known for his

Bluefield Daily TelegraphGordon Johncock, a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, dies at 90

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Two-time Indy 500 winner and Michigan native Gordon Johncock dies at 90unionleader.com2 days ago
Gordon Johncock, a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, dies at 90Butler Eagle3 days ago
Two-Time Indy 500 Winner Gordon Johncock has died at age 90 of natural causesHeadline Surfer2 days ago
Gordon Johncock, a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, dies at 90Bluefield Daily Telegraph3 days ago

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