Top Indy 500 Trivia Questions

The first automobile race in the United States was the Vanderbilt Cup in 1909. Today, it is the Indianapolis 500. In 1911, the race was won by Ray Harroun, who had never driven a car before. How many drivers have won the Indy 500? How many have died? In what year did the Indy 500 have its first female winner? The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest single-day sporting event, with more than 350,000 spectators in attendance. The Indy 500 is also the most famous and prestigious race in the world. It is a time-honored tradition, with a rich history of heroes and legends. It is an event that celebrates the thrill of speed and innovation. The Indy 500 is a 500-mile race held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. The first race was held in 1911 and it has been held every year since, except for 1917-1918, when World War I prevented it from being held. The race was originally known as the International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race. The winner of the race was Ray Harroun, who had never driven a car before. How many drivers have won the Indy 500? How many have died? The Indy 500 has been won by 61 drivers, but only 12 have won more than once. There have been eight drivers who have died during the race, with one of them dying in 2010. In what year did the Indy 500 have its first female winner? In 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indy 500 and to compete in it.