Section One: The 500 Festival ANSWERS
1 1957
2 #500KidsDay
3 Parade & a square dance
4 Elizabeth Kraft (Meek)
5 The Marmon Wasp marked a turning point in IndyCar design with the addition of bolt-on wings and rear-mounted engines. (Bonus: This was the winning car in 1969.)
6 At the Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc.
7 The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon & the Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K
9 Two; the Intern Program & the Princess Program
10 Labor Day 3-Miler, benefitting the 500 Festival Register now through September 30, 2020 at https://www.indymini.com/p/virtual-challenges/virtual-races
11 There are three: Produce life-enriching events and programs; Celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500; Foster a positive impact on the city of Indianapolis & state of Indiana
12 In any order: community spirit, volunteerism, participation, inclusion, entertainment, social connecting, business networking, and health initiatives
13 Start your Engines
14 Sabrina Richard
15 May 14, 2020
16 Yes, you can track your friends and family using the IndyMini app Section One: The 500 Festival ANSWERS
17 2,013 (33x61) over the course of 61 years
18 March
19 The 500 Festival Off the Grid, presented by KeyBank
20 In any order: 1) 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc. 2) The 500 Festival Off the Grid, presented by KeyBank, 3) 500 Festival Memorial Service, presented by Rolls-Royce 4) 500 Festival Kickoff to May, presented by Star Bank, 5) 500 Festival Chairman’s Cup, presented by Valeo Financial Advisors, LLC
21 Three races; 3-miler, 6-miler, and 10-miler
22 WTHR – Channel 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET
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24 501(c)3; non-profit organization This means that donations to the 500 Festival Foundation are fully tax deductible as allowed by law One way to support the 500 Festival is to purchase a specialty license plate that bears the 500 Festival’s iconic logo. The 500 Festival will receive a $25 donation for every 500 Festival specialty plate that is purchased. The funds generated through license plate sales go towards youth fitness and education initiatives.
25 Robert Pruitt
26 500 Festival mini-mini Running distances range from ½ mile to two miles Open for ages five-12 Taking place fall of 2021
27 Corporate members will also receive invitations to private networking events with other 500 Festival members, sponsors, and Board of Directors to make meaningful connections and net relationships.
28 store.indymini.com
29 “Registration Opens for 500 Festival’s 2020-2021 Free Youth Programs For Schools” Section Two: IndyCar ANSWERS
1 The order for qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 is determined by a blind draw prior to each qualification day.
2 Superspeedways, temporary street circuits, short ovals, and road courses
3 Less than 10 seconds
4 Steel And Foam Energy Reduction
5 NTT
6 Chassis: The central body of the car, including the driver’s compartment. Also referred to as the “tub”.
7 1994
8 Sage Karam & Josef Newgarden
9 The heart rate of a driver reaches 85 percent to 95 percent of capacity during a race. This translates to 150-200 beats per minute and can be compared to heart rates of marathon runners, triathletes, or long-distance cyclists.
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11 The yellow flag (caution) signals that the track is not safe for racing speeds
12 Speedway E85 (blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent racing gasoline)
13 Yes; A Superspeedway is an oval racetrack that is 1.5 miles or more in length. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a 2.5 mile long oval racetrack.
14 1932
15 Safety 3, Cleanup Truck; the “Buffalo Blower” is for blowing oil dry and debris off the racetrack. It is also used to assist in drying the racetrack. Section Two: IndyCar ANSWERS
16 Aerodynamics
17 The race strategist, data acquisition engineer, and the race engineer
18 In no particular order: a. Radio communication b. Yellow flag c. Track condition radio d. Track light e.Attenuator light
19 Pick any three of the following: anti-roll bar adjusters, the refueling adaptor, headrest structure, fuel vent, roll hoop, air jack fitting, turbo inlet, brake master cylinder, front spring/damper unit, front air jack, molded seat, and impact lights.
20 A balaclava
21 Two laps
22 SWEMS: Suspension Wheel/Energy Management System
23 The Outside Rear Tire Changer waits by the wall with air gun in hand. When the car pulls in, the tire changer runs around to the rear of the car, changes tire, and helps push car out of pit.
24 The timing and scoring system records all lap times to the ten-thousandths of a second.
25 The earpiece blocks exterior sound and wind from the driver’s ear, records crash data, and allows teams to conduct pit-to-car audio. Section Three: Indianapolis Motor Speedway & Indianapolis 500 ANSWERS
1 In no particular order: James A. Allison, Carl G. Fisher, Frank H. Wheeler, & Arthur C. Newby
2 One brother combination: Al Unser & Bobby Unser
3 Bobby Rahal; 1986
4 Answers will vary
5 Elaine Irwin-Mellencamp (2001) and Robin Roberts (2010)
6 #500Fashion
7 Four
9 Johnny Rutherford on lap 149
10 Wilbur Shaw
11 Four times (1915, 1986, 1997, 2020)
12 1919 with 19 rookies
13 The Louis Schwitzer Award
14 1996; the Brickyard 400
15 61 years
17 Alexander Rossi (2016) Section Three: Indianapolis Motor Speedway & Indianapolis 500 ANSWERS
18 1975
19 Louis Meyer (1936)
20 Joe Dawson (1912) and Troy Ruttman (1952)
21 Indiana (9; seven drivers) and Kansas (9; three drivers)
22 A gas-filled balloon race (1909)
24 Tony Kanaan (2013 with an average speed of 187.433)
25 Car 3 has 11 total wins
26 The “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” was first used in 1954 and was coined by Alice Greene
27 32 (driven by Ray Harroun)
28 7.184 seconds (won by Juan Pablo Montoya)
29 644 (Al Unser)
30 Tom Sneva (1977)
31 2014
32 2001 with a separation of 3.2422 seconds. Scott Sharp was the fastest qualifier. Billy Boat was the slowest.
33 Lola/Chevrolet Indy driven by Arie Luyendyk
34 1956
35 The IMS was the first to require helmet use and was also the first to install safety warning lights. Section Three: Indianapolis Motor Speedway & Indianapolis 500 ANSWERS
36 260
37 Jimmy Murphy (1922)
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40 .043 of a second
41 Helio Castroneves
42 195 laps
43 Rick Mears (3)
44 3rd (Danica Patrick in 2009)
45 350,000 people
46 Brazil (6)
47 96 individual garages
48 Helio Castroneves ($3,048,005 in 2009)
49 October 1961
50 Penske Corp., led by Roger Penske Section Four: 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 ANSWERS The final section of questions can only be answered either leading up to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing or during/after the 2020 Indianapolis 500.
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11 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coup
12 General Motors President Mark Reuss
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