
Mauri Rose (May 26, 1906 - January 1, 1981): An American racing driver from Columbus, Ohio, Rose was a prominent figure in American open-wheel racing. He won the Indianapolis 500 three times: in 1941, 1947, and 1948, becoming the race’s third three-time winner. Rose also won the AAA National Championship in 1936. He participated in two Formula One World Championship races, the Indianapolis 500 in 1950 and 1951, as the event was part of the championship during that period, finishing in the top ten both times.