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The Indianapolis 500, formally known as the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, [1] [2] and commonly shortened to Indy 500, is an annual automobile race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, United States, an enclave suburb of Indianapolis. The event is traditionally held over Memorial Day weekend, usually the last weekend of May.
The winner of the Indianapolis 500 is awarded a small replica of the Borg-Warner Trophy. The Indianapolis 500 (also called the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race) [a] [2] is an annual American open-wheel car race held on American Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), in Speedway, Indiana. [3]
During the over-century long history of the Indianapolis 500 and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, numerous recognized eras have been established by historians, media, competitors, and fans. As the race follows the infancy of the automobile through the 20th century, and into the 21st century, sharp increases in technology, car design, and speed ...
Ever wonder why the Indy 500 winner drinks milk at the end of the race? Or how the tradition of kissing the "Yard of Bricks" started?
A newer Indy 500 tradition, it began at the Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway's NASCAR race. In 1996, Dale Jarrett won the third edition of the Brickyard 400, and he and his crew ...
Most driver-owner victories Driver-owners with at least two victories: Wins Driver-Owner: Years: Notes; 3: A. J. Foyt: 1964: 1967: 1977: Driver, 1961 winning entry ...
Indy 500 2024 driver facts. Includes car number, driver name, age, nationality, team, engine, Indy 500 history. No. 98 Marco Andretti: 37 years old from the United States (Nazareth, Pa.); drives ...
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a motor racing circuit located in Speedway, Indiana, an enclave suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana.It is the home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400 [4] and formerly the home of the United States Grand Prix and Indianapolis motorcycle Grand Prix.