History
In what year was the Indianapolis Motor Speedway built?
1911
1930
1909
1909
What was the track originally made out of before remodels to improve safety?
Gravel
Bricks
Concrete
Gravel
What is the purpose of the 500 Festival?
Celebrate the race
Fundraise for the 500
Organize race day activities
Celebrate the Race
Who is the honorary pace car driver for the race this year?
Fernando Mendoza
Curt Cignetti
Mark Cuban
Curt Cignetti
What color flag starts the race?
Checkered
Green
White
Green
What year was the first Indianapolis 500?
1909
1911
1920
1911
What does the checkered flag represent?
Beginning of the race
Halfway point of the race
End of the race
End of the Race
How many Princesses are selected?
33
45
500
33
First woman to qualify?
Janet Guthrie
Danica Patrick
Sara Fisher
Janet Guthrie
What are the people who change the tires and fill up the gas tanks super quick during the race called?
Teammates
Fast mechanics
Pit crew
Pit Crew
Who won the first Indianapolis 500?
Ray Harroun
Arthur Greiner
Joe Dawson
Ray Harroun
How many cars start the race?
500
33
45
33
Name one festival event
Parade, Mini-Marathon, Breakfast at the Brickyard, Kid's Day, Kickoff to May
First 4-time winner?
A.J. Foyt
Al Unser
Helio Castroneves
A.J. Foyt
This city is called the “Racing Capital of the World” because it is home to the most famous car race.
Bristol
Daytona
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
What trophy became the official prize in 1936?
Racer's Trophy
Borg-Warner Trophy
Lucas Oil Trophy
Borg-Warner Trophy
Why was the race not run during certain years?
Covid
World Wars
Bad weather
World Wars
How many miles is the race?
200
500
1000
500
First woman to lead?
Katherine Legee
Danica Patrick
Sara Fisher
Danica Patrick
What else is the Indianapolis 500 known as?
The World's Fastest Race
The Greatest Spectacle in Racing
The Longest Race
The Greatest Spectacle in Racing
What weekend is the race every year?
Memorial Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend
4th of July Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend
How many laps are in the race?
500
200
350
200
What does the winner drink?
Water
Milk
Orange juice
Milk
Who won the Indy 500 last year?
Pato Oward
Josef Newgarden
Alex Palou
Alex Palou
What is the song that is sung before every race about the state of Indiana?
"Back Home Again in Indiana"
"This is Indiana"
"Going back to Indiana"
"Back Home Again in Indiana"