About Troy Ruttman
Troy Lynn Ruttman (March 11, 1930 – May 19, 1997) was an American racing driver. He is best known for winning the 1952 Indianapolis 500 - at the age of 22 years and 80 days, Ruttman remains the youngest ever winner of the event. Competing since the age of 15, he had a remarkably successful early career, winning several regional and AAA-sanctioned championships. Troy's younger brother Joe Ruttman also became a racing driver. == Driving career == === Early career === In 1945, at age 15, Ruttman entered his family's car into a roadster race held in San Bernardino, California, winning the event. He won 19 of the 21 events staged there that season. By 1947, he was the California Roadster Association (CRA) roadster champion. He also won his first five midget car races that season. In 1948 he repeated as the CRA roadster champion, United Racing Association Blue Circuit (Offy) championship, and 23 midget car events. === Sprint car career === In May 1949, Ruttman left California for the AAA Sprint and Championship car circuits of the Midwest.
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