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Over the years, the Hoosier Hundred was considered one of the richest and most prestigious open-wheel races in the United States. [1] Seven winners of the Hoosier Hundred have also won the Indianapolis 500, led by A. J. Foyt, who has won six times. [2] Therefore, the Indiana State Fairgrounds Speedway was known as the "Track of Champions." [3]
At Springfield, Joe set a new one-lap track record of 31 .144 and then finished 2nd when he was barely beaten to the flag in the 100 lapper by Chuck Gurney. Joe lined up 3rd for the Ted Horn 100 at Du Quion, IL, but finished 20th. Joe had another fast time at the Hoosier Hundred, but tire and motor problems relegated him to 9th at the end.
Ted Horn Memorial 100 100 mi (160 km) DuQuoin State Fairgrounds: Du Quoin, Illinois: Dirt Al Unser: Al Unser: 14 September 12 Hoosier Hundred: 100 mi (160 km) Indiana State Fairgrounds: Indianapolis, Indiana: Dirt Johnny Parsons: Al Unser: 15 September 19 Sedalia 100 100 mi (160 km) State Fair Raceway: Sedalia, Missouri: Dirt Al Unser: Al Unser ...
The 2018 USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series is the 47th season of Silver Crown racing under the USAC banner. The series will begin with the Phoenix Copper Cup at ISM Raceway on April 7, and will end with the 4 Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway on September 22. [ 1 ]
On September 12, 1953 Sweikert became the first driver ever to break 100 mph (160 km/h) on a one-mile (1.6 km) oval track, at the Eastern Speed Dome, Syracuse, New York. On September 26, 1953 Sweikert won the Hoosier Hundred, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, a race which is chronicled by many as "the greatest race ever" run. [citation needed]
1986, 1988, 1989 Hoosier Hundred Winner 1990 Brad Doty Classic Winner 1991 Belleville Midget Nationals Winner: Awards: National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductee (2002) IndyCar Series career; 2 races run over 1 year: 2014 position: 34th: Best finish: 34th : First race: 1998 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) Last race: 1998 New England 200
The race serves as a lead-in to the Indianapolis 500, and includes support races from the Road to Indy, including Indy NXT, USF Pro 2000 Championship and USF2000 Championship. The race is run on a newer, modified layout of the circuit previously used for the Formula One United States Grand Prix, and later the Moto GP motorcycle event.
The race moved to Friday nights starting in 2016. In 2023, the event took the Hoosier Hundred name, reviving the Hoosier Hundred event after it was cancelled following its 2020 running at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The race length was increased to 146 scheduled laps (100 miles (160 km)). [91]