The Indianapolis 500
How many fans travel to Indiana for the Indy 500?
300,000
Where does the post-race celebration take place?
Victory Circle
Until 1935, drivers were not required to wear what safety device?
Helmet
What is the study of air and the way it flows around objects?
Aerodynamics
What are the two wings named on an Indy500 car?
Front and Rear wing.
How many drivers compete in the Indy 500?
33
The Winner's Wreath tradition started in what year?
1960
What does the SAFER barrier stand for?
Steel and Foam Energy Reduction
What is the force created by low pressure between an object and high pressure above?
Downforce
What is the chassis?
The central part of the car
The Indianapolis 500 is nicknamed the.....
The Greatest Spectacle in Racing
How many flowers are on the Winner's Wreath?
33
What does a green light mean on the track?
The drivers can race at full speed.
Why is downforce important?
it keeps the car stuck to the track
15 inches wide
The Indianapolis 500 has been run every year except for during these two events:
World War 1 and World War 2
Where does the milk for the winner come from?
an Indiana dairy farm
What is special about the race driver's uniforms?
They are fire proof
What is the force that slows an object when air pushes against it?
Drag
How much horsepower is in the engine?
550-700 horsepower
What year did the "Kissing the Bricks" tradition start?
1996
What are the three layers that make up a helmet?
outer shell, foam liner, and inner lining of additional padding.
What is the practice of lining up race cars to use aerodynamics to help drivers move faster in a group?
Draft
The front suspension works to improve what?
aerodynamics