Drivers You Didn’t Know Raced At Indy

Hurley Haywood at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1980. (IMS Archives Photo)
Hurley Haywood at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1980. (IMS Archives Photo)

Hurley Haywood

Known as one of the best sports car racers of his era, Hurley Haywood wasn’t afraid to try something different. He made his lone start in the Indianapolis 500 in 1980. Driving for Lindsey Hopkins Racing, Haywood qualified 25th and finished 18th.