RODGER WARD

(Rodger M. Ward)


Rodger Ward
Rodger Ward
  • Born: January 10, 1921
  • Died: July 5, 2004
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Celebrity

Rodger M. Ward was a WWII P-38 aviator in the United States Army Air Forces, and an American race driver with 26 victories in top echelon open-wheel racing in North America, two Indianapolis 500 victories, and two USAC National Championships, who conceived the classic tri-oval design and layout of Pocono International Raceway, modeled after his three favorite signature turns, at Trenton, Indianapolis and Milwaukee.