Cortner, were killed as a result of accidents during practice for this race. Bobby Grim qualified 5th and won the Rookie of the Year award despite dropping out of the race before the halfway point. On lap 85, he suffered magneto failure, and began coasting to the pits. As was customary for drivers of the time, he raised his arm to signify to the other drivers he had lost power. However, due to the high speed he was still traveling, he dislocated his arm in the process. Visibly in pain, the crew thought he was coming in for relief, and quickly Jack Turner jumped behind the wheel, but the car would not run. The first scoring pylon, a famous landmark of the Speedway, was constructed at the south end of the pit area. Last year's winner Jimmy Bryan using the same exact car that won the race in 1957 and 1958 fell out of the race being left on the grid with a clutch failure to finish last (33rd). Championship standings after the race Formula One Drivers' Championship standings Formula One Constructors' Championship standings Notes: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. Also, points were not awarded in the 500 towards the F1 constructors championship. Broadcasting Radio The race was carried live on the IMS Radio Network. Sid Collins served as chief announcer. Fred Agabashian joined the crew for the first time as "driver expert." The broadcast reached 385 affiliates, including Fairbanks, Alaska. References External links Indianapolis 500 History: Race & All-Time Stats – Official Site Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 races Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500