History
In what year was the Indianapolis Motor Speedway built?
1909
What is a Pace Car?
Leads cars safely
What is the purpose of the 500 Festival?
Celebrate the Race
First 200 mph lap driver?
•Tom Sneva
What color flag starts the race?
Green
What year was the first Indianapolis 500?
1911
What does the checkered flag represent?
End of the Race
How many Princesses are selected?
33
First woman to qualify?
Janet Guthrie
What are the people who change the tires and fill up the gas tanks super quick during the race called?
Pit Crew
Who won the first Indianapolis 500?
Ray Harroun
How many cars start the race?
33
Name one festival event
Parade or Mini-Marathon
First 4-time winner?
A.J. Foyt
This city is called the “Racing Capital of the World” because it is home to the most famous car race.
Indianapolis
What trophy became the official prize in 1936?
Borg-Warner Trophy
Why was the race not run during certain years?
World Wars
How many miles is the race?
500
First woman to lead?
Danica Patrick
What else is the Indianapolis 500 known as?
The Greatest Spectacle in Racing
Who bought the Speedway in 2019?
Roger Penske
How many laps are in the race?
200
What does the winner drink?
Milk
Who was the winner of 100th Indy 500?
Alexander Rossi
What is the song that is sung before every race about the state of Indiana?
"Back Home Again in Indiana"