Free Easy Trivia Quiz Questions With Answers
What two car makers are currently involved manufacturing the
engines for the Indy 500?
A: Chevrolet and Honda.
Who is the exclusive tire provider for the race?
A: Firestone.
It has been said to be the largest single-day
sporting event in what?
A: The entire world.
Likewise, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway itself
is regarded as the world's what?
A: Largest sporting facility in terms of
capacity.
In 2011 what was the total purse?
A: Over $13 million.
How much of that purse awarded to the winner?
A: $2.5 million.
Due to safety issues, the race is not held in
what kind of conditions?
A: Wet conditions.
In the event of a rain delay, the race will be
postponed until what?
A: The rain showers cease, and the track is
sufficiently dried.
If rain falls during the race, officials can end
the race and declare the results official if
more than how much of the scheduled distance has
been completed?
A: Half.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway complex was
built in what year?
A: 1909.
The first "500" was held at the Speedway on what
day?
A: Decoration Day, May 30, 1911.
How many starters were in the field of starters?
A: 40.
What was Harroun driving?
A: A Marmon Model 32-based Wasp racer.
His car was outfitted with his invention, which
was what?
A: The rear view mirror.
Who was declared the winner?
A: Harroun.
Who protested the result?
A: Ralph Mulford.
How many spectators were at the race?
A: 80,000.
Why did many people consider Harroun to be a
hazard during the race?
A: Because Harroun was the only driver in the
race driving without a riding mechanic, who
checked the oil pressure and let the driver know
when traffic was coming.
In 1912, the purse was raised to how much money?
A: $50,000.
The field was limited to how many?
A: 33.
What was made mandatory?
A: A riding mechanic.
Who won the second event?
A: Joe Dawson in a National.
What drivers Mercedes broke down?
A: Ralph de Palma's.