It was the first time 2 female drivers started the same Indy 500 and the race was won by Juan Pablo Montoya who broke ranks from the CART series and raced at Indianapolis. Montoya dominated on race day, becoming the first rookie winner since Graham Hill in 1966, and the first driver to win from the second starting position since Mario Andretti in 1969.
a special trophy and some money
Lyn St. James finished 32d in the 2000 Indianapolis 500.
The Indy 500 Breakfast at the Brickyard is an Indianapolis tradition that celebrates the success of the Indy 500. It takes place at the track the morning of Pole Day. Distinguished guests are mayors from around the state. The 33 500 Festival Princesses also attend the event. The Indianapolis 500 Queen is crowned at this event. In 2012, special guests are Indy 500 legends Parnelli Jones and Tom Sneva. For more Indy 500 events, visit the Related Question.
Indianapolis hosts the Indy 500, which is on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The Indy 500 track looks like an oval.
2008 will the the 92nd running of the Indy 500
The Indy 500 is ran in Speedway, Indiana an area close to Indianapolis, Indiana.
In 1952, Troy Ruttman won the Indy 500 :)
"Indy" or "Circle City,"
no- it is a fixed bezel on all indy 500's
Indiana is home to the indy 500 races in speedway indiana
The Indy 500 generally starts around noon Eastern each year. This annual race is the apex of the Indy Car series.