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In 1911, IndyCars reached speeds of approximately 75 to 80 miles per hour during the inaugural Indianapolis 500. The race showcased advancements in automotive technology of the time, with cars like the Marmon Wasp, driven by Ray Harroun, becoming the first to cross the finish line. This marked a significant evolution in racing, paving the way for faster speeds in subsequent years.
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What are the names of Indy cars?
Stock cars.
Do Indy cars race in rain?
Indy cars race in the rain on street and road courses, however they do not on ovals.
Why isn't there tread on Indy cars?
They run quiet, fast, ultra smooth, and with a wider contact patch, plus they grip like mad.
What did the Indy 500 cars include during the early days of racing?
Indy 500 cars once included ride-along mechanics
Do Indy cars drift while they race?
no
How many laps did Jr Lead in the Indy 500 in 2009?
09 Indy has not been run and Dale Jr does not race Indy cars
Are Indy race cars faster than Nascar race cars?
yes
What is the name of the cars they use in the indianapois 500?
The cars used in the Indianapolis 500 are called "Indy cars."
What was the 1st year the Indy 500 began?
The first Indianapolis 500 was held in 1911.
How many cars raced the first Indy 500?
40
How many cars raced in the 2007 Indy 500?
33
Money won in Indianapolis May 11 1911 race?
Ray Harroun, winner of the Indy 500 in 1911, won $14,250. Click on the '1911 Indy 500 Box Score' link below to see who raced in the first ever Indianapolis 500, where they finished, and how much money they won.
