Indy 500 trivia

Indy 500 Mini Quiz

Test your knowledge with these top questions!

Question 1

Indy 500 winners traditionally conclude their Victory Lane celebration by drinking what unusual beverage?

This tradition began in 1936 when Louis Meyer requested buttermilk after winning, following his mother's advice to drink it on hot days.

Question 2

Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials keep a single yard of historic bricks exposed to mark what track feature?

The 2.5-mile track was originally paved with 3.2 million bricks in 1909, earning the famous venue its enduring nickname, "The Brickyard."

Question 3

The iconic Borg-Warner Trophy honors every past Indy 500 winner by displaying what unique physical feature?

A sculptor creates a detailed bas-relief portrait of each new champion. Due to the added faces, the silver trophy now weighs over 150 pounds.

Question 4

The original 1911 Indy 500 introduced the first "pace car" to auto racing to handle what dangerous task?

Speedway founder Carl Fisher created the pace car concept because traditional standing starts with 40 cars frequently caused massive pile-ups.