The 14th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, May 31, 1926. Louis Chevrolet drove the Chrysler pace car for the start.
Time trials
Four-lap (10 mile) qualifying runs were utilized. Earl Cooper won the pole position. Frank Lockhart set a new 1-lap track record during his first attempt at 115.488 mph, but the run was aborted after a tire failure on the second lap. He later blew an engine during another attempt, and finally put a car in the field 20th on the grid. ==Starting grid==
Box score
Note: Relief drivers in parentheses '''''' Former Indianapolis 500 winner '''''' Indianapolis 500 Rookie Race statistics ==Race details==
Race details
• For 1926, riding mechanics were optional, • This would be the first Indy 500 where a driver from the inaugural Indy 500 did not compete. ==References==