List of Indianapolis 500 lap leaders
Indianapolis 500-Mile Race all-time lap leaders. "Two hundred thirty-six drivers have led the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, in 105 races." "Career lap leader percentage rounded to hundredths of a percent." "Green indicates drivers active as of most recent race." Lap Leaders, Individual Races. Most Laps Led. "Fifty-seven of one hundred five Indianapolis 500-Mile Races have been won by the driver leading the most laps, 54.29%." 50%+ Race Laps Led, non-winning entries. "Twenty separate entries in equal years, driven by sixteen drivers, have failed to win despite leading over  half a given race's completed laps." Lap Leader records. Led opening lap and final lap: 21 entries among 19 drivers Leaders Circle Club. In 1964, Autolite created the "Pacemakers Club," which recognized drivers who had led at least one lap during the Indianapolis 500. It quickly rose in stature and popularity, and became a highly sought-after honor associated with the Indianapolis 500. After changes in sponsorship, the organization was renamed the "Leaders Circle Club". The qualifications were simple: any driver who had led at least one lap during the history of the race, whether living or already deceased , were recognized as members. At its inception, 102 drivers were listed as members. A total of 56 were deceased at the time, and 46 were living. Honorees receive a jacket, and are honored at a banquet in their honor. The number of new members inducted at the banquet varies annually, as it is solely based on the previous year's first-time lap leaders. Some years can have as few as one or zero new members inducted, while other years have had as many as 4-5. The "club" is still active as of 2012. List of Indianapolis 500 lap