Rathmann, also struggling with worn-out tires after such a furious pace, took the lead on lap 197 and the two drivers limped home in what is still regarded as one of the greatest duels for the win in Indianapolis 500 history.
Rathmann, tamén loitou cos pneumáticos desgastados logo dun ritmo tan furioso, tomou a dianteira na volta 197 e os dous pilotos chegaron ranqueando a meta no que aínda é considerado como un dos grandes duelos pola vitoria na historia da Indy 500.