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Indy Racing League

The Indy Racing League, or IRL, is an American based open-wheel racing series. The League consists of two series, the IndyCar Series and the Indy Lights (the official developmental series of the Indy Racing League). Questions range from history, event information, car and driver information to personal opinion questions.

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How much does it cost for home delivery of the Indy Star?

The Indianapolis Star offers home delivery starting from $12 for their Sunday and Thursday papers, up to $23 for all the daily papers. When you get any home delivery package, it also includes free access to the online versions.

How much horsepower does an Indy 500 car have?

The 3.5 liter engine of an Indy Racing League Series Indy car produces more than 675 horsepower.

How fast was the average car in the first Indy 500?

According to race results the winner of the first Indy 500 averaged 74.60 mph. The average speed of the slowest car to actually finish the race was 67.73. Of the 12 cars that finished the average speed was 70.74 mph.

Official size of a field event in track and field?

Track Size for Outdoor Track The standard running track size for outdoor track is 400 meters. This length is also approximately a quarter of a mile. The track is in an oval shape. Today, tracks have a rubber surface; whereas, older tracks are usually cinder covered. The inner field of the track usually has natural grass or an artificial surface. The inner field can be used for field events. Often, the inner field is also used as a football or soccer field. You can find outdoor tracks all over. From colleges to high schools, to professional sport fields, outdoor tracks can be found. The number of lanes in an outdoor track depends on what level the track is used for. Outdoor tracks at smaller high schools may have six lanes; whereas, tracks used at the Olympics and other high level track events often have nine lanes. Track Size for Indoor Track The standard running track size for indoor track is 200 meters, half the size of an outdoor track. However, although the standard size is 200 meters, some indoor tracks are 150 meters and others are 120 meters. Additionally, some indoor track meets will take place on tracks over 200 meters, however, because the track size is more than 200 meters, no official records can be set on these larger indoor tracks. In indoor track meets, the field events only include high jump, long jump, pole vault, triple jump, and shot put. These events will take place within the circumference of the track. The longest running event that takes place on an indoor track is 5,000 meters. The 3,000 meter race is also commonly run at the collegiate level.

Where was Danica Patrick's first race?

Danica Patrick's first races:

  • IndyCar Series: March 6, 2005 - Homestead-Miami Speedway
  • NASCAR Nationwide Series: February 13, 2010 - Daytona International Speedway
  • NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: February 27, 2012 - Daytona International Speedway

Is Bobby Rahal married?

yes he is to wife debi and has four kids

Who replaced Trump as Indy pace car driver?

AJ Foyt replaced Donald Trump as the pace car driver in the 2011 Indianapolis 500.

Was an IRL race ever cancelled due to rain?

All IRL races held on oval tracks will be called in the event of rain. A grooved rain tire hasen't yet been developed to withstand the constant right side loading of counterclockwise oval racing

What is the race route of the Indy 500?

The race route is around an oval that is 2.5 miles long on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Has there ever been an Indy 500 race that was wreck-free?

My guess would be no, bcause seems in every race there is at least one wreck.

Who is a better driver between f1 driver or rally drivers?

Pointless question, might as well ask if the best burger is better than the best pizza, or if wu-tang is better than metallica. They're different things, require a slightly different skill set and don't compare all out.

What happens when the Indy 500 has to be called short?

If it is more than half way over then the race is official and whoever is leading at the time is the winner. If that is not the case then the race is continued on Monday.

Who is Helio Castranovez?

Helio Castroneves is a Brazilian, who races in the Indy Car Series.

How big is an Indy car?

Length: 192 in (4.88 m) minimum

* Width: 78.5 in (1.99 m) (outside wheel rims); 74 in (1.88 m) minimum (measured at the hub centerline) * Wheelbase: 120 in (3.05 m)

How many Indy 500 races have been rained out?

There have been numerous Indy 500 races which have suffered from rain delays but only three races, (1915, 1986, 1997), have been completely postponed throughout the Indy 500's history.

Why was the Indy 500 made?

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway complex was built in 1909 as a gravel-and-tar track and hosted a smattering of small events before the promoters decided to focus on just one major event. The creation of the first 500 mile automobile race allowed the track to rapidly acquire a privileged status for races.

When is the Indy 500?

This event will take place May 30th, 2010, and will be the 94th ocurrence of the race. The Indianapolis Speedway will serve as the location.

How much are Indy 500 tickets?

General admission is $20. Reserved seats are about $85 to $150. Order now for 2009 if you want good seats. www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com