1922 Indianapolis 500

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Sanctioning body AAA Winner Jimmy Murphy Pole position Jimmy Murphy		Date May 30, 1922 Winning Entrant Jimmy Murphy

Average speed 94.484 mph (152.057 km/h)

The 10th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday, May 30, 1922.

Jimmy Murphy is the first driver to win the race from the pole position. He was accompanied by riding mechanic Ernie Olson.

Time trials

Four-lap (10 mile) qualifying runs were utilized.

For 1922, riding mechanics were required.

First alternate: none

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