1911. Ray Harroun won in the Marmon "Wasp."
In 1977 Janet Guthrie becomes the first woman to qualify for the Indy 500. She starts 26th and finishes 29th.
May 30,1911
Dan Wheldon
This event will take place May 30th, 2010, and will be the 94th ocurrence of the race. The Indianapolis Speedway will serve as the location.
The first Indy 500 winner that drove in a Formula One race (other than the Indy 500 which was considered an F-1 race between 1950-1960) was Rodger Ward of the United States, the 1959 and 1962 Indy 500 winner, who drove in the 1959 United States Grand Prix. The first winner that drove full time in Formula One was Jim Clark of Scotland, the 1965 Indy 500 champion.
The first Indianapolis 500 was held in 1911.
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The first Indy 500 race was held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana. It was on May 30, 1911.
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.
Roger Penske first participated in the Indianapolis 500 as a car owner in 1969.
The first car to complete 200 laps is declared the winner of the Indianapolis 500.
Danica Patrick finished sixth in the 2010 Indianapolis 500.