In the Triple Crown of Motorsport, which 500-mile race is paired with Le Mans?

In the Triple Crown of Motorsport, which 500-mile race is paired with Le Mans? The Indianapolis 500 is paired with the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The commonly accepted modern Triple Crown consists of the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Monaco Grand Prix. It is an unofficial achievement rather than a championship with a governing body or standardized trophy. The three events represent major forms of open-wheel racing, endurance racing and Formula One.

The Indianapolis 500 is held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana and was first run in 1911. Le Mans began in 1923, while the Monaco Grand Prix joined the usual definition as a premier event held on the streets of Monte Carlo.

Readers sometimes encounter an alternative definition that substitutes the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship for Monaco. That variation still includes the Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans, so the answer to this question remains unchanged. Graham Hill is the only driver generally recognized as having completed the crown.