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The use of peanuts in the Indy 500 is a long-standing tradition tied to the event's history, particularly involving the Indy 500's mascot, "Mr. Peanut." Fans began tossing peanuts onto the track as a way to celebrate and engage with the festivities surrounding the race. Additionally, peanuts symbolize good luck, and their presence at such a significant event adds to the festive atmosphere, connecting spectators to the rich traditions of motor racing.

Scott Goodyear finished second in the 1992 Indy 500 and earned approximately $500,000 in prize money for his performance in the race. His earnings were part of a total purse of around $7 million that year. Goodyear's strong finish contributed to his reputation as one of the top drivers in IndyCar racing during that era.

The nearest star to Earth, Proxima Centauri, is approximately 4.24 light-years away. Traveling at 100 miles per hour, it would take about 81,000 years to reach Proxima Centauri, as light takes about 4.24 years to cover that distance. Given the vast distances in space, even traveling at high speeds by earthly standards is still vastly insufficient for interstellar travel.

A large amount of things can fit inside the infield, like Yankee Stadium, Vatican City and several other things simultaneously.

Probably not as high as you think. Indy Racing is barely staying above water. Danica is the only big money maker in Indy Car. Read the August, 2008 issue of Car and Driver. They talk about the financial dealings of Champ Car and Indy Car. The big money is in NASCAR and F1.

14 Yellow flags totalled 68 laps

109-111 Rick Mears, Al Unser hit a rabbit on backstrech

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Race-car driver Danica Patrick has married Paul Hospenthal, a physical therapist and personal trainer, PEOPLE reports in its latest issue. Patrick, 23, who placed fourth in the 2005 Indy 500, and Hospenthal, 40, walked down the aisle on Nov. 19 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Though she is accustomed to driving at 200-plus mph, Patrick told PEOPLE earlier this year that one of her favorite things is sharing life in the slow lane with Hospenthal and their miniature schnauzer, William Robert, who they call Billy.

As a driver, Rahal raced in Formula 1 and CART, including owning the team he drove for during most of his career. That team is now known as Rahal Letterman Racing. Bobby Rahal, who won the Indy 500 in 1986, won three championships. He has won the Indianapolis 500 as both a driver and an owner.

Scott Dixon won the 2008 Indianapolis 500.

gotta be the Unser family, Al sr. with 4 brother Bobby with 3, and little Al with 2 for a total of 9 wins.

They broke ground on August 24, 1993 and on November 5, 1995, the Homestead-Miami Speedway opened.

The T stands for "Team" car.

a 3x1200 is a relay race in which each member must run 1200 meters (= 3/4 of a mile or = 3 laps on an outdoor track) right after another

IRL stands for the Indy Racing League. It is an American-based open-wheel racing series which sanctions two series, the premier IZOD IndyCar Series, whose super bowl is the Indianapolis 500, and Firestone Indy Lights, the official developmental series of the Indy Racing League. The IRL intends to sanction a third series, a revival of the entry-level U.S. F2000 National Championship, beginning in 2010.

There is a jack on the bottom of the cars that raise them up when the tires are changed.

Indy 500 cars once included ride-along mechanics