Drove in the Indianapolis 500 auto race 15 times, winning in 1941, 1947-1948. He and Floyd Davis were co-winners 1941 Indianpolis 500. The second time in Indianapolis 500 history.
Invented a device that allowed amputees to drive an automobile.
Inducted into the International Motorsorts Hall of Fame in 1994.
Inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1996.
Inducted into the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 1982.
Inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.
Only Jewish driver to win the Indianapolis 500 race.
Inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1972.
Received the Automotive Hall of Fame's Distinguished Service Citation in 1966.
Inducted into the Eastern Motorsport Press Association Hall of Fame in 1989.