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Gordon Johncock, two-time Indy 500 winner, passes away at 90

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Gordon Johncock, two-time Indy 500 winner, passes away at 90

Summary

Gordon Johncock, a celebrated driver who won the Indianapolis 500 twice, died on September 28, 2026, at the age of 90. His family confirmed that he passed peacefully at his home in South Branch, Michigan. Johncock's notable career included victories in the famous race in 1973 and 1982, along with the 1976 USAC National Championship. Survived by his wife, children, and numerous grandchildren, Johncock had mostly stayed out of the public eye after retiring. He was inducted into the IMS Museum Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2002.

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By the Numbers

•Johncock won the Indianapolis 500 in 1973 and 1982.
•He claimed the USAC National Championship in 1976.
•Johncock competed in 24 Indy 500 races and finished in the top five eight times.
•He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2002.

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Gordon Johncock, the legendary open-wheel driver who won the Indianapolis 500 twice and claimed the 1976 USAC National Championship, passed away peacefully at his home in South Branch, Michigan, on September 28, 2026. He was 90 years old. Born on August 5, 1936, in Hastings, Michigan, Johncock began driving at just five years old on his family’s farm behind the wheel of a John Deere tractor ...Keep reading
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