streaks in Indianapolis 500 history. 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. Rodger Ward participated in 12 World Championship races, including 10 starts at Indy along with the 1959 United States Grand Prix and the 1963 United States Grand Prix. He won 1 race and finished on the podium twice. He accumulated a total of 14 championship points. Complete Formula One World Championship results (key) References External links The Greatest 33 1921 births 2004 deaths American Formula One drivers American World War II fighter pilots Reg Parnell Racing Formula One drivers Champ Car champions Champ Car drivers Indianapolis 500 drivers Indianapolis 500 winners International Motorsports Hall of Fame inductees Motorsport announcers People from Beloit, Kansas Racing drivers from Kansas AAA Championship Car drivers World Sportscar Championship drivers United States Army Air Forces pilots of World War II United States Army Air Forces officers Formula One race winners USAC Stock Car drivers Carrera Panamericana drivers