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Quiz about Indy 500
Quiz about Indy 500

Indy 500 Trivia Quiz


True fans only. This Indy 500 quiz is tough. It's historical. Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank.

A multiple-choice quiz by MizzLynn. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
MizzLynn
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
5,716
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
1942
Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (4/15), Guest 75 (14/15), Guest 107 (12/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What is the first thing the winner traditionally drinks after winning the race? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who was the first 4-time winner? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. The Indy 500 is known as 'The Greatest ________ in Racing'.

Answer: ( One Word .. starts with the letter 'S')
Question 4 of 15
4. Who was the first woman to drive in the Indy 500? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What color was the car that won the first Indy 500? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Which of these drivers was the youngest driver to win the Indy 500? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Who did Unser beat out in the closest finish? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Who won the 1957 race and drove the pace car from 1959 to 1963? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. In 1996, who set the 1-lap and 4-lap qualifying records? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. 'Aaannnd he's on it,' says announcer Tom _______ during qualifying.

Answer: (One Word .. starts with the letter 'C' - also the name of a famous hall)
Question 11 of 15
11. Who was President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1996, whenhe launched the Indy Racing League in competition to CART? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. 'When I dream about the moonlight on the ______'

Answer: (One Word - River Name)
Question 13 of 15
13. How many drivers are usually in the starting field? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. The _______ family has been very successful at Indy. They have nine victories to their credit.

Answer: ( One Word .. surname only)
Question 15 of 15
15. The trophy is the _______ - Warner trophy.

Answer: ( One Word ... starts with the letter 'B')

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Most Recent Scores
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 68: 4/15
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 75: 14/15
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 107: 12/15
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 174: 8/15
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 73: 3/15
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 52: 9/15
Feb 24 2024 : Guest 174: 14/15
Feb 23 2024 : Guest 184: 4/15
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 96: 8/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the first thing the winner traditionally drinks after winning the race?

Answer: milk

I'm sure both Coke and Pepsi would like to be the answer, but milk is the traditional drink.
2. Who was the first 4-time winner?

Answer: A. J. Foyt

A. J. Foyt became a 4-time winner in 1977. Rick Mears is the third 4-time winner. Johnny Rutherford is a 3-time winner. Mario Andretti only won once (in 1969)!
3. The Indy 500 is known as 'The Greatest ________ in Racing'.

Answer: spectacle

4. Who was the first woman to drive in the Indy 500?

Answer: Janet Guthrie

Janet Guthrie placed 9th in the 1978 race.
5. What color was the car that won the first Indy 500?

Answer: yellow

The first Indy 500 was held in 1911. Ray Harroun won in the Marmon 'Wasp'.
6. Which of these drivers was the youngest driver to win the Indy 500?

Answer: Troy Ruttman

Troy Ruttman was 22 when he won the race in 1952.
7. Who did Unser beat out in the closest finish?

Answer: Goodyear

The margin of victory was only 0.043 seconds in 1992!
8. Who won the 1957 race and drove the pace car from 1959 to 1963?

Answer: Sam Hanks

9. In 1996, who set the 1-lap and 4-lap qualifying records?

Answer: Arie Luyendyk

Arie's 1-lap record is 237.498 mph! Fast!
10. 'Aaannnd he's on it,' says announcer Tom _______ during qualifying.

Answer: Carnegie

It's Tom Carnegie's famous phrase when someone takes the green flag.
11. Who was President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1996, whenhe launched the Indy Racing League in competition to CART?

Answer: Tony George

12. 'When I dream about the moonlight on the ______'

Answer: Wabash

These lyrics from 'Back Home Again in Indiana' mention the Wabash.
13. How many drivers are usually in the starting field?

Answer: 33

There are usually 11 rows of 3.
14. The _______ family has been very successful at Indy. They have nine victories to their credit.

Answer: Unser

Bobby Unser has won 3, Al Unser Sr. has won 4, and Al Unser Jr. has won 2.
15. The trophy is the _______ - Warner trophy.

Answer: Borg

Source: Author MizzLynn

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