Photo source: IndyCar Individuals born in 10 countries have claimed the great 500-mile open wheel race. In the 98 previous editions of the Indianapolis 500, the majority of winning drivers were American born (consisting of 72 in total). At least two Indianapolis 500 winners can be linked indirectly to Canada. The 1946 race winner George Robson was born in England but resided in Canada for years before again moving to the United States. Robson became an American citizen in adulthood but some Canadian auto racing historians would still consider his Brickyard victory important for our country. Last year’s Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay also shares a connection with Canada through his mother. However, on the May 28 th , 1995 running of the Indianapolis 500, an epic race officially added the nation of Canada’s name to the event’s prestigious history book. “It was such a big race win. It was the way we won it as a team”, said 1995 Indianapolis 500 winner Jacques Vil...