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What is the Indianapolis 500?
A: The Indianapolis 500 is an automobile race held annually at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Who won the inaugural running?
A: Ray Harroun.

What year was the inaugural?
A: In 1911.

Who are the four most successful drivers?
A: A. J. Foyt, Al Unser, and Rick Mears.

All four have each won the race how many times?
A: Four times.

When is the Indy 500 held?
A: Over Memorial Day weekend.

How is the event billed?
A: As the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

The Indy 500 is considered part of the “what” which comprises three of the most prestigious motorsports events in the world?
A: Triple Crown of Motorsport.

What is the seating capacity at the Indy 500?
A: Upwards of 250,000.

What is the total when you add in the infield patrons?
A: About 300,000 spectators.

The active driver with the most victories is Hélio Castroneves, with how many wins?
A: Three.

Rick Mears holds the record for most career “what” with six?
A: pole positions.

Who is the most successful car owner?
A: Roger Penske, owner of Team Penske.

How many wins and poles has Team Penske won?
A: 16 total wins and 17 poles.

How many miles is one lap at the Indy 500?
A: 2.5 miles.

What shape is the track?
A: It’s an oval circuit.

How many laps does the race have?
A: 200.

Which direction do the cars circle the track?
A: Counterclockwise.

Since 1974, the race has been scheduled for the Sunday of what?
A: Memorial Day weekend.

When are practice and time trials held?
A: In the two weeks leading up to the race.

Traditionally, the field consists of how many starters?
A: 33.

As of 2015, all entrants utilize what engine?
A: 2.2 L V6, twin-turbocharged engines.

The engines are tuned to produce what range of horsepower?
A: 550–700 horsepower.

What year was the 100th running held?
A: In 2016.

 

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