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In September 2013, an IndyCar feasibility test was conducted on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. [5] [6] The test yielded positive results. Speculation immediately began to grow about a possible race for 2014, either as a May "doubleheader" event with the Indy 500, or a stand-alone race in the fall.
The following is a list of fastest laps for the Indianapolis 500.The fastest lap statistic has been officially kept for the Indianapolis 500 since 1950. The honor is held in somewhat minor prestige, and typically a cash prize is awarded to the driver who accomplishes the feat.
The 25-year-old rookie driving for Chip Ganassi Racing was 6th on the speed chart over the first hour-plus of Thursday's practice at 225.621 mph before sliding through Turn 2 and hitting the ...
The 2019 Indianapolis 500 (branded as the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge for sponsorship reasons) was an IndyCar Series event held on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. [2]
Here's something new for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: a snake in Turn 1. Alexander Rossi said his first simulated Indy 500 qualifying run on Friday was aborted because he saw a snake on the track.
With an average speed of 190.690 mph (306.886 km/h), [51] the 2021 race set a new record for the fastest running of the Indianapolis 500, eclipsing the mark set in the 2013 race by over 3 mph. [52] The race was noted for its competitive parity, with 361 overtakes made, including 35 for the lead between 13 different drivers. [53]
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The record average speed of 185.981 mph (299.307 km/h) marked the fastest Indy 500 to-date, and the fastest 500-mile Indy car race to-date. The 500-mile speed record would later be broken at the 1990 Michigan 500. The 1990 average speed record would stand until 2013. Eddie Cheever was the highest finishing rookie in 8th place.