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This track was known as the "Indianapolis of the West" and the home of the California 500, but was a financial failure due to poor management and not holding enough races on the racetrack. [10] In the 1977 Indy 500, Janet Guthrie made history when she became the first female driver to qualify for the race. Guthrie started the race from 18th ...
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.
California Speedway (November 1995–February 2008) Auto Club Speedway (February 2008–March 2023) Major events: Former: NASCAR Cup Series Pala Casino 400 (1997–2020, 2022–2023) Pepsi Max 400 (2004–2010) NASCAR Xfinity Series Production Alliance Group 300 (1997–2020, 2022–2023) NASCAR Camping World Truck Series San Bernardino County ...
To ensure smooth entry, it is recommended that all fans arrive at the gate closest to their seating location before 10 a.m. INDIANAPOLIS 500 RACE DAY PARKING SOLD OUT: All Indianapolis 500 race ...
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) celebrates with fans Sunday, May 28, 2023, after winning the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Josef Newgarden won the ...
2.500 mi (4.023 km) Indianapolis 500-Mile Race: Indianapolis 500 (1996–2015), Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil (2016–2018), Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge (since 2019) 1996–2024: 28 Indianapolis Motor Speedway (road course) † Combined road course Clockwise Speedway, Indiana: 2.439 mi (3.925 km)
The first full 2024 Indianapolis 500 practice is Thursday, May 16, on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. Most of the first two days of scheduled practice was washed out by rain, and ...
At all races except the Indy 500, the pole position qualifier earned 1 point (unless qualifying is not held). [141] The twelve Indy 500 qualifiers who qualified for the fast 12 session received points based on the results of that session, descending from 12 points for first place. [142] Drivers who led at least one race lap were awarded 1 point ...