The first motorized races at the Indy speedway took place Aug. 14, 1909 with motorcyles. On Aug. 19, 1909 the first car race happened. It was a two lap race with 7 cars and it had a racing surface composed of crushed stone sprayed with tar. On May 30, 1911 the first 500 mile race took place and was won by Ray Harroun at an average speed of 74.602 mph. Except during WW1 and WW2 there have been an 500 race. In 1912 the race became the highest paying sport event in the world when Carl Fisher increased the purse to 50,000 and the first prize was 20,000. So, to answer your question the race is 100 years old.
Traditionally 33 cars compete in the Indianapolis 500.
Traditionally, 33 race cars compete in the Indianapolis 500.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened in 1909.
The first Indianapolis 500 was held in 1911.
Traditionally, 33 cars start the Indianapolis 500.
2.5 miles long
The Indy 500 track looks like an oval.
The Indy 500---
Emerson Fittipaldi won the 1993 Indianapolis 500.
Scott Dixon won the 2008 Indianapolis 500.
The Indianapolis 500 is held in Speedway, Indiana. The town of Speedway is an enclave suburb of Indianapolis.
The Indy 500 track looks like an oval.
The Indy 500 - or the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race consists of 200 laps. The circuit consists of an asphalt track with four turns.
An Indy Car is 192 inches long.
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.
Indianapolis hosts the Indy 500, which is on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
2008 will the the 92nd running of the Indy 500
In 1952, Troy Ruttman won the Indy 500 :)
The Indy 500 is ran in Speedway, Indiana an area close to Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Indy" or "Circle City,"
Indiana is home to the indy 500 races in speedway indiana
no- it is a fixed bezel on all indy 500's
The Indy 500 generally starts around noon Eastern each year. This annual race is the apex of the Indy Car series.