Tags: Motorsport Racer, Nascar Driver, Racing Driver.
Troy Ruttman (born March 11 1930 in Mooreland Oklahoma – May 19 1997) was an American race car driver. He was the older brother of NASCAR driver Joe Ruttman.Ruttman won the Indianapolis 500 in 1952 at the age of 22 years and 80 days. As of 2012 he is the youngest winner of the race.From 1950–1960 the Indianapolis 500 also counted toward the World Drivers’ Championship (now synonymous with Formula One) although most of the racers did not compete in the other races in the Championship.