The Indianapolis 500 began using seat belts in 1973. This safety measure was introduced to enhance driver protection during the race, reflecting a growing awareness of the importance of safety in motorsport. Over the years, the use of seat belts and other safety equipment has evolved to further improve driver safety.
The first race on May 30, 1911 was called the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race a/k/a International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race. The race is now known as the Indianapolis 500.
The Indianapolis 500 car race is held in Indianapolis, Indiana every Memorial Day weekend.
The Indianapolis is an automotive race in the Indycar series.
No. Dale Jr. has never entered the Indianapolis 500 race.
The race begins at 1pm EDT. TV coverage is on ABC Pre-race coverage begins at 11am on ESPN2 and at 12 noon on ABC.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500, is two and half miles in length.
The Indianapolis 500 still runs on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The Indianapolis 500.
The IRL's Indianapolis 500 is 200 laps in length.
Indianapolis 500 race
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The largest number of cars in contention to fill the Indianapolis 500 is 33. This is the number at the start of the race but some cars crash out and do not end.