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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.
500 Questions
Has anyone won the Indy 500 5 times?
Asked by Wiki User
Yes, Ford powered cars have won the Indy 500 numerous times.
How much money does a driver profit by leading a lap at the Indy 500?
Asked by Wiki User
About $500 per lap lead.
Who was the driver who lost his leg in an accident during an Indy Racing League race?
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2 time CART Champion, Alex Zanardi lost both legs in an accident on September 15, 2001 in the American Memorial 500 held in Germany.
Is AJ Foyt still alive?
Asked by Wiki User
A. J. Foyt is a 4 time winner of the Indianapolis 500. He won in 1961,1964,1967 and 1977. The A.J. stands for Anthony Joseph. He is currently a car owner in the Indy Racing League with driver Vitor Mira.
Which driver has won the most Indy 500s?
Asked by WriteClub
Three drivers have won four Indianapolis 500's.
- A.J. Foyt - 1961, 1964, 1967, 1977
- Al Unser Sr. - 1970, 1971, 1978, 1987
- Rick Mears - 1979, 1984, 1988, 1991
How do you become an Indy car driver?
Asked by Wiki User
its prettty easy, you just gotta get 10 million dollars. then you have to pull the pedal to the metal. Finally you will win money by being firt to pay off all det
Indy winner luyendyk?
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Arie Luyendyk is a Dutch auto racing driver and two time winner (1990 and 1997) of the Indianapolis 500. He retired from racing after the 1999 season, but returned to the 500 in 2001 and 2002.
Who won the 2000 Indy 500?
Asked by WriteClub
Sam Hornish Jr. of Penske Racing was the series champion for 2006.
Who builds Indy car engines?
Asked by Wiki User
Since 2004, 3.5 liter 8 cylinder V-pattern motors are used. By current rules, they are naturally aspirated and build 600 horsepower or more.
What is the fastest qualifying speed in history of Indy 500?
Asked by Tharr
1996 Arie Luyendyk 236.986 mph
Are there any Jewish race car drivers?
Asked by Wiki User
Currently, there are no black male drivers in any of the top three Nascar racing series. Bill Lester drove from 1999 to 2007. He competed in one Nationwide Series race, two Nextel Cup Series races and 142 Truck Series races.
Marc Davis, who was a Nascar developmental driver, competed in nine Nationwide Series races and three Truck Series races from 2008 to 2010.
What date is the 2009 Indy 500?
Asked by Wiki User
The first Daytona 500 race was on February 22, 1959 and won by Lee Petty.
Who was the first Indy 500 champion to drive in a Formula One race?
Asked by Wiki User
No, they are really optimized for top speed, and lack the handling and downforce necessary to win a Grand Prix, expect maybe a Grand Prix at Monza.
Who built the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
Asked by Wiki User
The first Indianapolis 500 was held on May 30, 1911 and was won by Ray Harroun. The race was called the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, a/k/a the International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race.
How much gas does an Indy car hold?
Asked by Wiki User
In 2007, the Indy Racing League (IRL) mandated the switch from methanol fuel to fuel-grade ethanol for the IndyCar Series. This mandate reduced the fuel tank capacity from a thirty-three (33) gallon tank to a twenty-two (22) gallon tank.
Cost of Indy race car tire?
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It depends on a bunch of things, new or used, and what type of racing tire(drag, road race,NASCAR) I live in North Carolina, I get them free, or cheap. I have them lining my driveway and they are full of rocks. you can get a hot lap tire that has had maybe 30 laps on it and still plenty of tread for like 20 bucks put here if not free.
How many miles is the Indy 500?
Asked by Wiki User
The average milage for an Indy car is approximately 1.3 gallons of fuel per lap at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Since a lap is 2.5 miles, that works out to 1.923 mpg.
Who won the indianspolis 500 last year?
Asked by Wiki User
The winner of the 2012 Indianapolis 500 is... Dario Marino Franchitti! Dario came from 33rd to 3rd in a short period of time. Working so hard throughout his race he achieved his 3rd Indianapolis 500!
Why do they drink milk in the winners circle at the Indy 500?
Asked by Wiki User
The ONLY race where milk is drunk afterwards is the Indianapolis 500. It is a tradition that started with the first 500. If you watch European Formula racing, you will see them take a sip or two of champagne, NASCAR drivers do Soft Drinks, Gatorade, water, or even beer. According to the IRL, the milk tradition at the Indy 500 was started in 1936 when the winner, who drank buttermilk on hot days, was photographed drinking buttermilk in Victory Lane. The head of the local dairy saw the picture and talked the track into continuing it. It's a nice tradition.
How long is the Indy 500?
Asked by Wiki User
2.5 miles.
It is two and a half miles long. It's oval shaped, found in Indianapolis, and used during the Indy 500, Brickyard 400, and other races. Despite its fairly small length, it is home to arguably the most famous racecar event in the country.
