One day a year, many people in Indy have questions about auto racing. These are the answers.
One day a year, most of Central Indiana turns into race fans. Since some of us take the rest of the year off from auto racing, we have questions.
We checked what people in the area are asking on Google this afternoon and evening. Here's what people searched, and the answers from our experts in the sports department.
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How long does the Indy 500 race take?
It depends. It can take a few hours, but 90 minutes can be enough if the weather holds.
How many cars are in the Indy 500?
The race starts with 33 drivers. Here's a look at this year's starting grid.
How much does an Indy 500 car cost?
Racing is an expensive habit. IndyCar programs can run in the range of $7 million-$11 million per car. The series has two engine manufacturers (Honda and Chevrolet) and one chassis maker (Dallara). F1 has a cost ceiling of $135 million per two-car team per year, but those teams make, develop and test their machines.
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How old is Kyle Larson?
Kyle Larson is 31 years old.
Who is driving for Kyle Larson?
Larson had planned to travel to race in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But with the race delayed, he opted to stay for the Indy 500. NASCAR reported that Justin Allgaier would replace Larson in Charlotte because of the weather delay.
How old is Roger Penske?
According to his Forbes.com profile, Roger Penske is 87 years old.
How many laps are the Indy 500?
200 (which equals 500 miles).
Where does Scott Dixon live?
Scott Dixon's hometown is Brisbane, Australia; he now lives in New Zealand.
Where is Conor Daly from?
Conor Daly is from Noblesville.
Where is the Snake Pit at the Indy 500?
The Snake Pit is in the third turn of the track.
What lap is the Indy 500 on now? How many laps are left?
Just after 7 p.m., the race was on lap 150 of 200.
Who won the Indy 500 in 2024?
If you're asking this, you must have missed that the race was delayed a few hours. We don't have the answer yet. Follow our live racing blog for more.
Who is out of the Indy 500?
You can find out on the leaderboard at indycar.com.
Who is Jim Cornelison?
Jim Cornelison is an Indiana University alumnus. He has sung "Back Home Again in Indiana" since 2017 at the Indy 500. He's also known for singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Chicago Blackhawks games.
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Who crashed in the Indy 500 today?
As of 7 p.m., the following drivers had been in collisions or had mechanical failures: Ryan Hunter-Reay (23); Colton Herta (26); Linus Lundqvist (8); Marcus Ericsson (28); Tom Blomqvist (66); Petro Fittipaldi (30); and Will Power. Our live blog has the latest.
Who is Phillip Phillips?
Phillip Phillips was an American Idol winner who performed today during the opening ceremonies. He sang "America the Beautiful" before the race began.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indy 500 2024 questions fans are searching for during this year's race
