The cars in the Indy 500 must meet specific requirements, which change periodically. Currently, the chassis must be manufactured by Dallara, while Honda and Chevrolet manufacture the engines. The requirements specify things like RPM (maximum of 12000), fuel (ethanol), and transmission (sequential, with six gears). For more information, the Wikipedia article "IndyCar Series" contains a complete list of specifications.
They both manufactor Ford vehicles.
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None. No races were run in 1917 and 1918 due to WW1.
The very first race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was run in 1911.
The 92nd Indianapolis 500-Mile Race was run on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, USA. Scott Dixon of New Zealand won the race from the pole position.* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Indianapolis_500
The Indianapois 500, perhaps the most famous Auto Race in the world, is run there at the Brickyard
The address of the Historic Irvington Pleasant Run Run Inc is: 802 N Grant Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46201
The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon is the largest half-marathon in the U.S. and the fifth largest running event in the world. The 13.1 mile course winds through downtown Indianapolis Participants also run one full lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2.5 mile track. It is one of Indianapolis' most celebrated events throughout the year. Entertainment is found along the race course and volunteers can get involved by handing out Gatorade to runners, as well as in other ways. After the race, a party is held at one of Indianapolis' parks, where food booths provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy your favorite foods. To find out what other events that lead up to the Indianapolis 500, visit the Related Question.
09 Indy has not been run and Dale Jr does not race Indy cars
No, cars run on fuel or elecricity.
Smart cars run on petroleum.
Oil doesn't run cars it lubricates engines. Cars run on gasoline which is refined from oil.