102 Stats in 102 Days Until 102nd Indy 500 – Day 28, Most Races Without a Lap Led (March 13, 2018)

The 102nd Indianapolis 500 is 75 days away! This is the 28th day of the 102 Stats in 102 Days Until the 102nd Indy 500.

Each day from now until the Saturday before the Indianapolis 500, we’ll post a list of stats related to the race. Some are well-known statistics, while others are a little more in-depth.

Today’s list looks at the 11 drivers with the most career starts in the Indianapolis 500 without leading a lap.

Most Starts in Indianapolis 500 Without Leading a Lap (Top 10)

- Dick Simon: 17

- Chet Miller: 16

- Jim McElreath: 15

- George Connor: 14

- Eddie Johnson: 13

- Johnny Parsons: 12

- Tony Bettenhausen Jr.: 11

- Shorty Cantlon: 11

- Duane Carter: 11

- Al Miller: 11

- Bob Veith: 11