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American racing driver (1936–2026)
Gordon Walter Johncock was an American racing driver. He won the 1973 and 1982 Indianapolis 500 and was the 1976 USAC Championship Car champion.
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Capital and most populous city of Indiana, United States
Indianapolis, colloquially known as Indy, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the county seat of Marion County. Indianapolis is situated in the state's central till plain region along the west fork of the White River. The city's official slogan, "Crossroads of America", reflects its historic importance as a transportation hub and its relative proximity to other major North American markets.
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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…