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They will usually drink water, soda or Gatorade etc. when they exit their cars and do their interviews. After the interview, the driver and his crew are usually still celebrating in Victory Lane and beer or champagne can be present. The drivers will use the brand of their sponsors in the winner's circle when available. Budweiser, Miller Lite, Coca Cola etc.
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Who is the oldest Indy 500 winner?
A.J. Foyt is the oldest surviving Indianapolis 500 winner.
Who was the winner of the Indy 500a car race?
The winner of the Indy 500 car race, in 2012, was Dario Franchitti. This gave him the distinction of being a three time winner of the Indy 500. He was a member of the Chip Ganassi Racing Team.
Who was the last former winner to not enter the Indy 500 the following year?
2007 winner Dario Franchitti, now racing in NASCAR, did not race the 2008 Indy 500.
Who was the winner of the Indy 500 in 2010?
Dario Franchitti won the 2010 Indianapolis 500.
Who was the first Indy 500 champion to race in F-1?
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.
What is the prize for winning the Indy 500?
a special trophy and some money
Who wins Indy 500?
The first car to complete 200 laps is declared the winner of the Indianapolis 500.
How much does the winner of the Indy 500 receive?
Varies by race but the 2017 race winner Sato received $2.46 million
How much did Indianapolis 500 winner make in 2008?
well there is about 100 dollars a ticket with the 70,000+seats and all the food and merchandice they sell,thats alot.
Why do they drink milk in the winners circle at the Indy 500?
The ONLY race where milk is drunk afterwards is the Indianapolis 500. It is a tradition that started with the first 500. If you watch European Formula racing, you will see them take a sip or two of champagne, NASCAR drivers do Soft Drinks, Gatorade, water, or even beer. According to the IRL, the milk tradition at the Indy 500 was started in 1936 when the winner, who drank buttermilk on hot days, was photographed drinking buttermilk in Victory Lane. The head of the local dairy saw the picture and talked the track into continuing it. It's a nice tradition.
Does the winner of the Indianapolis 500 receive a can of baked beans?
No, the winner of the Indianapolis 500 receives a bottle of milk in which they drink in the victory lane.
What actor got the racing bug after playing a man aiming for the Indy 500 in the 1969 film Winning?
Paul Newman
