He was inducted in the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame in 2005. He was a member of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. Sutton was named to the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame in 2009. Complete AAA/USAC Championship Car results Indianapolis 500 results World Championship career summary The Indianapolis 500 was part of the FIA World Championship from 1950 through 1960. Drivers competing at Indy during those years were credited with World Championship points and participation. Len Sutton participated in 3 World Championship races but scored no World Championship points. References Auto racing loses a gentleman Popular Indianapolis 500 Driver Sutton Dies At Age 81 1925 births 2006 deaths Deaths from cancer in Oregon Indianapolis 500 drivers Racing drivers from Portland, Oregon United States Navy personnel of World War II USAC Stock Car drivers