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Rodger Morris Ward (January 10, 1921 – July 5, 2004) was an American racing driver best known for his open-wheel career. He is generally regarded as one of the finest drivers of his generation, and is best known for winning two National Championships, and two Indianapolis 500s, both in 1959 and 1962.
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Jul 7, 2004 · Rodger Ward was one of the greatest drivers in Indianapolis 500-Mile Race history, winning in 1959 and 1962. He also flew P-38 and B-17 planes in World War II and drove midgets, stock cars and Formula One cars.
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May 25, 2024 · Learn about Rodger Ward's racing career, from his humble beginnings in midgets to his two Indy 500 wins and his infamous accidents. Discover how he became the master of the V8-60, the flathead Ford engine that powered his Buzzbomb.
Jul 7, 2004 · Rodger Ward, a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and one of auto racing's most prominent figures of the late 1950's and 60's, died Monday at a hospice in Anaheim, Calif....
Rodger Ward, who was the oldest living winner of the Indianapolis 500 and one of its most revered champions, died Monday at a hospice in Anaheim at the age of 83, the Indianapolis...
Jul 7, 2004 · INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, July 5, 2004 -- Rodger Ward, one of the greatest drivers in Indianapolis 500-Mile Race history, died July 5 in Anaheim, Calif. He was 83.
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Roger Ward (born 1936) is an Australian actor who has had a considerable career in film and television, noted for "tough guy" roles in which he often did his own stunts.
