Overview
- Family spokespeople and multiple outlets confirmed Johncock died of natural causes Monday, Sept. 28, at his home in South Branch, Michigan.
- Johncock won the Indianapolis 500 twice, claimed the 1976 USAC national championship, and finished his IndyCar career with about 25 wins, 20 poles and roughly 261–262 starts over 25 seasons.
- His 1973 Indianapolis 500 victory was rain‑shortened and took place during a weekend that included deadly crashes, while his 1982 win over Rick Mears was decided by 0.16 seconds and became one of the race’s most dramatic finishes.
- INDYCAR, USAC and many fellow drivers issued tributes within hours of the announcement, and coverage noted that Johncock lived privately after retiring and ran a timber and forestry business in Michigan.
- He was inducted into multiple halls of fame and is survived by his wife, Sue, his children and an extended family that includes grandchildren, great‑grandchildren and a great‑great‑grandchild.