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

Bubby Jones made his only Indianapolis 500 start in 1977. (IMS Archives Photo)
Bubby Jones made his only Indianapolis 500 start in 1977. (IMS Archives Photo)

Bubby Jones

National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Bubby Jones took part in his lone Indianapolis 500 in 1977. He qualified last in the 33-car field and finished 21st after falling out of the race because of a valve problem. He attempted to qualify for the Indianapolis two additional times, but failed to make the field.