Although it was his first start at Indy, Meyer is not considered a rookie winner as he drove 41 laps in releif of Wilbur Shaw in 1927. Nevertheless, 1928 was the third consecutive year that a first year starter won the 500 - the only time in history that has happened, (the only other time first year starter won in consecutive years was 2000 and 2001).

Driving for car owner Alden Sampson, Meyer took the lead with 19 laps left to take what would be his first of three Indianapolis 500 wins. This was also the first year the winner got to take home the pace car.

This car was previously owned by Alfred Champion - founder of AC Delco and Champion Spark Plug. Prior to 1928 the car was being used to test an experimental new fuel pump for AC Delco. The 'blue and red' numbers were representative of the AC Delco company colors. When Champion died in October 1927, the car was sold to Alden Sampson and put into service for the 1928 Indianapolis 500.

1928 Miller

Driver: Louis Meyer

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1928 Miller

Driver: Louis Meyer

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