Former Winners
Despite only winning the race once, this former Indy 500 champion has led the most total laps of the race.
Who is Scott Dixon?
This game-changing innovation originated from the first car to win the Indy 500 in 1911.
What is the rear-view mirror?
A yearly tradition, this song is the only one that is sung AFTER the drivers are in their cars.
What is "Back Home Again in Indiana"?
This driver won the first ever Indy 500 in 1911.
Who is Ray Harroun?
In 1922, driver Darney Oldfield fixed this important safety measure on his car, which would not become a common feature in all automobiles until the 1950s.
What are seatbelts?
This designated area is the life of the party on race day, even though it actually has nothing to do with the actual race.
What is the Snake Pit?
Now a part of the Arrow McLarin team, this former 2013 Indy 500 winner is a senior member of the team and mentor to young drivers like Patto O'Ward.
Who is Tony Kanaan?
Similar to what this feature is used for today, 1932 Indy 500 driver Harry Miller modified his car in a way that would allow him to maintain traction and have better control on the slippery surface of the track.
What is four-wheel drive?
This Indiana college is the official marching band of the Indy 500.
What is Purdue?
This two-time winner's second win is often forgotten because there were no fans in the stands during the race due to a worldwide pandemic.
Who is Takuma Sato?
2012 marked a huge change for IndyCar when the DW-12 chassis was introduced. The chase's name was inspired by the initials of this former Indy 500 winner.
Who is Dan Wheldon?
With Carb Day on Friday and the race on Sunday, the less eventful Saturday featuring a full-field autograph session has become known as this day.
What is Legend's Day?
Marco Andretti almost broke his family's curse until he was passed on the front stretch right before the checkered flag by this 2006 winner.
Who is Sam Hornish Jr.?
Tom Brady will take a ride in the IndyCar Tow-Seater driven by this former NASCAR star and Indy 500 driver.
Who is Jimmie Johnson?