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What is the Indianapolis 500?
The Indianapolis 500 is an automobile race held annually at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
When is the Indy 500 held?
Over Memorial Day weekend.
The active driver with the most victories is Hélio Castroneves, with how many wins?
Three.
What shape is the track?
It’s an oval circuit.
Traditionally, the field consists of how many starters?
33.
Who won the inaugural running?
Ray Harroun
How is the event billed?
As the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
Rick Mears holds the record for most career “what" with six?
pole positions.
How many laps does the race have?
200.
As of 2015, all entrants utilize what engine?
: 2.2 L V6, twin-turbocharged engines.
What year was the inaugural?
In 1911
The Indy 500 is considered part of the “what" which comprises three of the most prestigious motorsports events in the world?
Triple Crown of Motorsport.
Who is the most successful car owner?
Roger Penske, owner of Team Penske.
Which direction do the cars circle the track?
: Counterclockwise.
The engines are tuned to produce what range of horsepower?
550–700 horsepower.
Who are the four most successful drivers?
A. J. Foyt, Al Unser, and Rick Mears.
What is the seating capacity at the Indy 500?
Upwards of 250,000.
How many wins and poles has Team Penske won?
16 total wins and 17 poles.
Since 1974, the race has been scheduled for the Sunday of what?
Memorial Day weekend.
What year was the 100th running held?
In 2016.
All four have each won the race how many times?
Four times.
What is the total when you add in the infield patrons?
About 300,000 spectators.
How many miles is one lap at the Indy 500?
2.5 miles.
When are practice and time trials held?
In the two weeks leading up to the race.