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Champ Car
Champ Car was the original Indy Car series that closed down in 2008, being absorbed into the IRL, taking some of its teams and tracks. Champ Car had more road courses while the IRL consists mostly of oval tracks. Relive some of Champ Car's glory days through the questions and answers in this category.
40 Questions
That bizarre incident happened to Townsend Bell 2000 Houston Indy Lights race?
During the 2000 Houston Indy Lights race, Townsend Bell experienced a surreal incident when a wayward tire from another car flew into the air and struck him. The tire hit his car, causing significant damage but fortunately, he managed to avoid serious injury. This unexpected event highlighted the unpredictable nature of racing and the potential dangers drivers face on the track. Despite the incident, Bell continued his racing career and remains well-regarded in the motorsport community.
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Clipboard from the Indy 500 race 1948 what is it worth?
The value of a clipboard from the 1948 Indy 500 race can vary significantly based on its condition, provenance, and demand among collectors. Generally, memorabilia from iconic events like the Indy 500 can fetch anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Items with unique historical significance or associated with famous drivers may command higher prices. For an accurate valuation, it's best to consult an auction house or a memorabilia expert.
How energy changes when you run a race?
When you run a race, your body burns calories to produce energy for your muscles to move. As you run, your body converts stored energy from nutrients like carbohydrates and fats into usable energy for muscle contractions. This process increases your heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature to support the increased energy demands of the race.
What are the types of race cars?
Depends, there are different types of race that use different types of car and each race will usually have different catorgries.
First there are diffrent kinds of races withe all difrent kinds of cars built for those
-drag races
-oval races
-road/street/airport etc. races
-rallys
-races on tracks laid out on car parks using cones
-hilclimbs and sprints
Al have their own kind of cars.
- riding your mum with no handle bars
their is also the firrarie
What is the top speed for the fastst car in the world?
Assuming you mean production cars, it is the SSC Ultimate Aero at 257 mph+, 0-60 in 2.7 secs. Twin-Turbo V8 Engine with 1183 hp, base price is $654,400. Tested in March 2007 by Guinness world records, The SSC Ultimate Aero takes the lead as the fastest car in the world beating Bugatti Veyron.
Do you have a list of famous race car drivers?
Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, Dale Earnhart, Jeff Gordon, Wally Dallenbach, Tony Stewart, Bobby Labonte, Cale Yarborough, David Pearson.
What is the fastest car on any track?
The fastest production car around any track in the world would easily be the Maserati MC12. Due to it's Ferrari backround and raw power it can leave any car in the dust inculding the bugatti veyron.
The fastest racing car on a closed round track was a champ car with an average of over 388 km/h at California speedway
A little late for the 08 schedule, but with the link below, you can find the 09 IRL schedule.
You need to give more information for a specific answer, as it stands, here is a site:
* http://www.champlain.edu/Education-Abroad/Third-Party-Study-Abroad-Programs.html
How many fathers and sons have raced in the Indy 500?
I'll get this started. The following are the ones I can think of currently: Mario Andretti and Michael Andretti, Michael Andretti and Marco Andretti, Al Unser and Al Unser Jr, Bobby and Robby Unser, Bobby Rahal and Graham Rahal
Who was the first woman to drive in the Indy 500?
Actually there were 3, Louise Smith (considered 1st lady of Nascar), Sara Christian, and Ethel Flock. 6-19-49, Louise Smith entered her own #94 Smith Auto Parts car, Sara Christian drove a Flock bro. car which she turn over to a Flock who blew an engine 30 some laps into the race, Ethel Flock drove a Flock Bro. car but mostly at the Alanta track, so to answer your question accurately, it would be the trinity lady: louisesaraethel.
What are you going to be doing to be a race car driver?
U need 2 first buy an go kart and ifvu r good enough a team will contrate u.i made that and im currently a nascar Mexico mini stoks v6 driver :)
I'm sure many of his fans thought so, they were and are devoted, the simple truth is, he was a Champion Driver from Australia, many all over the World will consider him a Legend, but, one does not become a "Hero" by being a Race Car Driver.
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Definition: a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength; "RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain"
Definition: A man of distinguished valor or enterprise in danger, or fortitude in suffering; a prominent or central personage in any remarkable action or event; hence, a great or illustrious person.
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Who was the first driver to drink milk at Indy 500 race?
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Louis Meyer regularly drank buttermilk to refresh himself on a hot day and happened to drink some in Victory Lane as a matter of habit after winning the 1936 race. An executive with what was then the Milk Foundation was so elated when he saw the moment captured in a photograph in the sports section of his newspaper the following morning that he vowed to make sure it would be repeated in coming years. There was a period between 1947-55 when milk was apparently no longer offered, but the practice was revived in 1956 and has been a tradition ever since.
Value of poster signed by Peter Brock?
It depends a lot on how much someone is willing to pay, providing you are looking to sell one. They are anywhere from $75 for autographed poster to $1000 for autographed racing photo that is professionally matted and framed.
