the official start of the race. At the time of his death, Scarborough lived in Clarkston, Michigan with his wife and three children. He had been racing in some capacity for 18 years. After Scarborough's death, Indy 500 officials instituted a new rule that cars would be inspected to ensure adequate ventilation before the following year's race. Scarborough was elected to the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 1985. Indy 500 results See also List of sportspeople who died during their careers References External links 1914 births 1953 deaths People from Benton, Illinois Racing drivers from Illinois Indianapolis 500 drivers Sports deaths in Indiana Deaths from hyperthermia