Chugging Milk at the Brickyard: Indy 500 Trivia

The Indianapolis 500 is certainly the most popular and prestigious automobile race in the world. It has a very long history and it is a huge annual event that seats 257 325 patrons in person and attracts millions of viewers on television. I have been told that it is a 'bucket list' destination for many sports fans. The sound of the cars screaming past that sounds at incredibly high speeds is something that can only truly be experienced in person. I have seen the Honda Indy in Toronto, so I do in fact know how loud those cars are. It is something to be seen and heard to be believed. Are you an auto-racing fan? Is the Indy 500 'must see' tv for you? Well, gentlemen (and gentlewomen), start your engines and begin this quiz!

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Chugging Milk at the Brickyard: Indy 500 Trivia

What year did the 1st Indy 500 take place?

How many times did Mario Andretti win the Indy 500?

Who was the youngest winner of the Indy 500?

Nowadays, what is the approximate average speed of winners of the Indy 500?

Which of these drivers won the Indy 500 four times?

Which female had the highest finish in the Indy 500?

What is the name of the trophy given to the winner of the Indy 500?

How big is the interior track oval at the Indy 500 Speedway?

Which Andretti had a huge lead in the Indy 500 with 11 laps to go but lost when his fuel pump just suddenty died?

What is the distance covered by one lap in the Indy 500?

When is the Indy 500 always held?

How many drivers with the last name 'Unser' have won the Indy 500?

What is the nickname of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

Who was the first women to compete in the Indy 500?

In what year did the longest Indy 500 take place? (Length of time needed to complete the 500 mile race)

How many different women have competed in the Indy 500?

Traditionally, what does the winner drink after the race?

Who was Ray Harroun?

Which female has raced in the most Indy 500s?

Who was the oldest winner of the Indy 500?

What was the average speed maintained by the 1st winner of the Indy 500?

What food item is commonly sold and consumed in vast quantities at the Indy 500?

Which nation has never had a female driver in the Indy 500?

Roger Penske is the winningest owner of the Indy 500. How many victories does he have?

How many Andrettis have raced in the Indy 500?

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