At the Indianapolis 500, Luyendyk's car number became #1 (as the race was sanctioned by USAC and Luyendyk had won the race the previous year) and the team would receive sponsorship from RCA. The team intended to field a second car with Al Unser, Sr. as the driver, but the team ultimately decided to not take away focus from Luyendyk, despite the engine lease being waived. Luyendyk was the 3rd fastest qualifier, but would ultimately start in 14th place, due to being a second day qualify and starting behind the Pole Day qualifiers. In the race, Luyendyk finished in 3rd place, one lap down.