Winning the pole position at the Indianapolis 500 grants a driver the top starting spot for the race, which can significantly improve their chances of winning. Additionally, the pole sitter receives a monetary bonus and earns a prestigious achievement in motorsport, as it's a highly coveted position in one of the most famous races in the world. The accomplishment also brings recognition and can enhance a driver's reputation and career opportunities.
Alex Tagliani won the pole position for the 2011 Indianapolis 500.
Yes, he did. Dale Sr. won the pole position for the 1996 Daytona 500, he finished the race in second place.
Danica Patrick was the first woman to win an Indy car race in Japan.
The 92nd Indianapolis 500-Mile Race was run on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, USA. Scott Dixon of New Zealand won the race from the pole position.* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Indianapolis_500
On April 20, 2008, Danica Patrick became the first woman to win an Indy car race. She won the Indy Japan 300 in Motegi, Japan.
During his Nascar Cup Series career, Richard Petty won 61races starting from the pole position.
In 1952, Troy Ruttman won the Indy 500 :)
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Pole Position Raceway was created in 2005.
Pole Position II was created in 1983.