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10 Questions about Indianapolis 500 | Sports

This is a quiz in tribute to the greatest spectacle in motorsports, the Indy 500. Hope you enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by andydockery. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
andydockery

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
38,838

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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983

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the official name of the location of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? Hint

Speedway, IN

Muncie, IN

Indianapolis, IN

Greenville, IN

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year was the track built? Hint

1909

1915

1911

1904

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which one of these drivers has NOT won four races (as of 2001)? Hint

Al Unser

A.J. Foyt

Mario Andretti

Rick Mears

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many cars are traditionally on the starting grid? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Lyn St. James was one of two women who started the 2000 Indy 500. Who is the other one?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the driver who won the pole but spun out on the pace lap and did not complete one lap in 1992.

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the driver who won the first Indy 500.

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many different drivers have won the Indy 500 (as of 2001)? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What year were two drivers awarded first place? Hint

1941

1961

1967

1953

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the traditional drink for the winner after the race? Hint

Milk

Orange Juice

Beer

Coffee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the official name of the location of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

Answer: Speedway, IN

Contrary to popular belief, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is located in Speedway, IN, a sub-city of Indianapolis.

2. In what year was the track built?

Answer: 1909

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the oldest track in operation today.

3. Which one of these drivers has NOT won four races (as of 2001)?

Answer: Mario Andretti

A.J. Foyt was the first to win four races.

4. How many cars are traditionally on the starting grid?

Answer: 33

The most drivers to ever start in the Indy 500 was 42.

5. Lyn St. James was one of two women who started the 2000 Indy 500. Who is the other one?

Answer: Sarah Fisher

Both women eliminated each other in a wreck later in the race.

6. Name the driver who won the pole but spun out on the pace lap and did not complete one lap in 1992.

Answer: Roberto Guerrero

7. Name the driver who won the first Indy 500.

Answer: Ray Harroun

8. How many different drivers have won the Indy 500 (as of 2001)?

Answer: 58

9. What year were two drivers awarded first place?

Answer: 1941

The drivers were Floyd Davis and Mauri Rose.

10. What is the traditional drink for the winner after the race?

Answer: Milk

Source: Author andydockery

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