Why does the Indy 500 have 33 cars?
It was determined that the safe distance between each car spread equally around a course would be 400 feet, thereby limiting the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway to 33 cars.
How fast do Indy cars go at the Indy 500?
The eventual winner of the 2014 Indy 500 was still averaging 201.267 mph by the time he had finished 170 laps — 425 miles — on the course. It is the latest that a driver has been able to keep an average greater than 200 mph.
How many MPG does an Indy car get?
Indy cars average 1.92 MPG. About 1.3 gallons of ethanol fuel is burned every 2.5-mile lap.
Who is the oldest person to win Indy 500?
Al Unser Sr.
What is the lowest starting position to win Indy 500?
Indianapolis 500 records
| Category | Indy 500 record | Record holder(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest starting position to win | 28th | Ray Harroun (1911), Louis Meyer (1936) |
| Biggest margin of victory | 13 minutes, 8.40 seconds | Jules Goux (1913) |
| Smallest margin of victory | .043 of a second | Al Unser Jr. (1992) |
| Most starts | 35 | A.J. Foyt (1958-92) |
What was the hottest Indy 500?
Here`s a look at past Indy 500 racing weather extremes: The hottest race day? 92 degrees in 1937. In 1953, the unofficial temperature of the track reached 100 degrees.
What fuel does Indy car use?
Today the IndyCar Series is using a variation of E85, which contains 85% ethanol and 15% high- octane racing fuel, which delivers an octane rating of 105. So it can be seen that the fuel for an IndyCar is significantly higher octane rating that gasoline we buy from the pump.
Do Indy cars have built in jacks?
IndyCars have onboard jacking systems operated from a single conical fitting at the rear of the car. To raise the car, a pneumatic hose attaches to that fitting and the car is raised in air.