The standard amount of cars in NASCAR is 43.
The number of cars that do not finish the Indianapolis 500 can vary each year due to factors like accidents, mechanical failures, and other issues. Typically, in recent years, around 10 to 20% of the cars in the race may not finish. For specific statistics, it’s best to refer to the official results of each Indy 500 event.
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09 Indy has not been run and Dale Jr does not race Indy cars
Indy 500 cars once included ride-along mechanics
The cars used in the Indianapolis 500 are called "Indy cars."
According to race results the winner of the first Indy 500 averaged 74.60 mph. The average speed of the slowest car to actually finish the race was 67.73. Of the 12 cars that finished the average speed was 70.74 mph.
42, in 1933
2008 will the the 92nd running of the Indy 500
Danica Patrick finished sixth in the 2010 Indianapolis 500.
Tony Stewart has driven in five Indy 500 races.1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001.Best start: 1st (1996)Best finish: 5th (1997)
Lyn St. James finished 32d in the 2000 Indianapolis 500.