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  Indianapolis 500 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In fact, it wouldn't be until the Indianapolis 500 was removed from the calendar that entries with a European background made their return, with Australian Jack Brabham driving his slightly modified F1 Cooper in the 1961 race.
However, the Indianapolis 500 sided with USAC for the next several years and became the only high-level race the body still sanctioned once its own Championship series was discontinued the next year, and the race was temporarily removed from the championship calendar, although the same cars and drivers were in attendance.
Winner Rick Mears was awarded instead a Dodge Stealth, which was to be the original pace car but after protests by the UAW, it was used at the track as festival cars.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Indianapolis_500   (2921 words)

  
 Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Indianapolis, Indiana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Indianapolis was founded on the White River under the incorrect assumption that the river would serve as a major transportation artery; however, the waterway was too sandy for trade.
Indianapolis is the home of the Indianapolis Indians, a minor league baseball team in the International League, the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association, the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League.
The mayor of Indianapolis (as of 2005) is Bart Peterson.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Indianapolis,_Indiana   (4330 words)

  
 List of Indianapolis 500 winners - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Winners of the annual Indianapolis 500, held on or around Memorial Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1911.
4 Winners of the Indianapolis 500 not born in the United States
Winners of the Indianapolis 500 not born in the United States
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Indianapolis_500_winners   (110 words)

  
 Indianapolis 500 Glasses
The Indianapolis 500 is an automobile race that has been run each May since 1911.
Each has a winners' list on the back, with the 73 glass having a picture of Mark Donahue, the 1972 winner.
These glasses are among the most attractive as they show the prior year's winner and car, with a winner's list on the back.
www.glassnews.com /ind500.htm   (833 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Islam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Prophets of Islam This page is a list of Muslims in various professions and fields.
Islamic architecture, a part of the Islamic studies, is the entire range of architecture that has evolved within Muslim culture in the course of the history of Islam.
The following list consists of concepts that are derived from both Islam and Arab tradition, which are expressed as words in the Arabic language.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Islam   (1577 words)

  
 Talk:Indianapolis 500 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 500 was sanctioned by USAC through the era when CART entries dominated the 500, ending in 1995.
The 500 did become a part of the CART series in terms of points from 1982 to 1995, but the Hulman-George family never had any voting rights in CART's organization.
The brick surface of the track was covered over with asphalt in stages, first beginning en masse in 1937, for the 25th 500, with the paving of the turns and short chutes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Indianapolis_500   (1194 words)

  
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The Indianapolis 500, known as the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing," is the largest single-day sporting event in the world, attracting an estimated 400,000 spectators in addition to a worldwide television and radio audience.
"The Indianapolis 500 is an event recognized worldwide not only for its prestige and tradition but also for the close competition and drama that plays out at Indy in May," said David Elgena, senior executive vice president and director of MBNA Motorsports.
Before sponsoring the Indianapolis 500 and Northern Light Series pole awards, MBNA was the sponsor from 1996-99 of the Lap Leader Award for the driver who leads the most laps in a race.
www.indy500.com /news/2001/mbna-03072001.php3   (380 words)

  
 89th Indianapolis 500
The winner's purse and total purse were announced May 30 at the Indianapolis 500 Victory Celebration at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Practice for the 89th Indianapolis 500 was canceled May 19 due to persistent rain at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Rookie Danica Patrick became the first woman to lead a full Indianapolis 500 practice session in nearly 30 years as she posted the fastest lap of the month during preparations for the 89th Indianapolis 500.
speednewsnow.com /IRL/2005Indy500.html   (4703 words)

  
 "500" forecast; looking ahead on opening day
Going down the list of combatants for this year's big prize, I can see four drivers who deserve being considered as potential "Indianapolis 500" winners without many conditions attached to their prospects.
I have no doubt Arie Luyendyk has it in him to win another "Indianapolis 500." Look in the record books and you'll find the Dutchman has been one of the most stellar performers in the history of the "Indianapolis 500" and his two victories only tell part of the story.
Looking back on the 85th "Indianapolis 500" last May, I remember thinking Dismore was on his way to victory during the second third of the race before gearbox problems put him in the pits and laps behind.
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 iLikeRacing.com » Open Wheel Racing News And Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Speedway and 500 Festival officials created the theme based on history, tradition and excitement of the Indianapolis 500 and all of its related activities during the month.
Said Kirk Hendrix, president and chief executive officer, 500 Festival: "Celebrate the Spectacle is testament to the partnerships that exist between the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the 500 Festival.
The sculpted image of Wheldon among all of the race's winners on the Borg-Warner Trophy was unveiled during the festivities.
ilikeracing.com /indy_500_news/500_festival_indianapolis_500_to_celebra_20060120.html   (897 words)

  
 Indianapolis 500 Traditions
And the winners have swigged a bottle of milk in Victory Lane every year since 1933, except when orange-grove owner Emerson Fittipaldi drank orange juice nine years ago.
It was a very hot day, and after the race, winner Louie Meyer made a beeline for his garage, where he had a bottle of buttermilk in an icebox.
He ranks fifth on the all-time list for laps led, leading the Indianapolis 500 for 508 laps.
www.indymotorspeedway.com /500trad.htm   (2298 words)

  
 Indianapolis 500 history
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation was formed Feb. 9, 1909, when 328 acres of farmland northwest of Downtown Indianapolis was purchased by Fisher and his partners Jim Allison, Frank Wheeler and Arthur Newby.
The Indianapolis 500 was born, with great success, on May 30, 1911.
CART drivers returned to Indianapolis for the first time in four years when, in 2000, two weeks of the CART schedule were opened up to allow its teams to compete.
www.indystar.com /library/factfiles/sports/autoracing/indy500.html   (2514 words)

  
 iLikeRacing.com » Open Wheel Racing News And Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
NDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, March 16, 2005: The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States on Memorial Day weekend, and US Airways is doing its part to meet the demand of thousands of race fans traveling by air by expanding its Indianapolis flight schedule during Race Week.
One of the most popular social events surrounding the world's largest auto racing event, the Indy 500 Fashion Show is named "Accelerate Your Fashion Senses" and will celebrate its 24th edition with many of the Indianapolis 500 starting drivers and their families assisting in raising funds for local and national children's charities.
Indy 500 tickets: To purchase tickets, camping or parking for the 89th Indianapolis 500, contact the IMS ticket office at (800) 822-INDY or log on to www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.
ilikeracing.com /track_news/indianapolis_500_notebook_us_airways_ram_20050316.html   (1592 words)

  
 Indy 500 has its glow back - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
The 500 carried on, surviving on the fumes of past greatness and the hope that someday things would be put right again.
There are six former Indy 500 winners in the 33-driver field.
The 86th running of the Indianapolis 500 promises to restore lost luster; luster that seemed gone for good in the dark days of 1996.
www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/sports/racing/s_73322.html   (634 words)

  
 ... L€ØN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Indianapolis is an easy drive for the vast majority of NFBA members and other post-frame builders.
These listings may be submitted any time, the sooner the better; all will be posted on www.nfba.org by Nov. 1, and added up to the week prior to the convention.
List of Additional Insureds: The Certificate of Insurance is to list the National Frame Builders Association “NFBA” and the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center as additional insureds.
www.nfba.org /html/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=21   (1298 words)

  
 Motorsport.com: News channel
INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 - Titan has been named the Motorcycle of Choice for the Indianapolis 500, Titan Motorcycles and Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced today.
As part of the agreement, Titan is producing 100 limited edition "Indy 500" Y2K Gecko Rubbermount motorcycles, available to motorcycle enthusiasts and Indianapolis 500 fans as the ultimate collector's piece.
"The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest one-day sporting event thanks to people who have maintained the same principles for almost 90 years.
www.motorsport.com /news/article.asp?ID=37892   (539 words)

  
 Honda Racing News, Smaller Than Usual Entry List for Indy 500
Indianapolis Motor Speedway spokesman Ron Green on Thursday attributed the decline to the teams' trouble in securing sponsors in a rough economy.
The list so far contains just 28 drivers, but more are expected as the May 25 race approaches, and several backup cars most likely will be used for qualifying attempts.
Also not on the driver list is Paul Tracy, who finished second in the 2002 race after his late pass of Castroneves was disallowed.
www.hondabeat.com /racing_details.php?ID=37   (378 words)

  
 Robbie Buhl News
INDIANAPOLIS A father and son racing together, six past race winners and the return of some familiar names to the Brickyard highlight the 90th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing the Indianapolis 500.
The last time two former Indianapolis 500 champions teamed up for the month of May, it turned out to be a short month.
Former Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Lazier has landed a full-time ride in the IndyCar Series for the first time since 2003, as...
www.topix.net /indycar/robbie-buhl?scoring=d   (657 words)

  
 Daytona 500 & Indianapolis 500 Cartoon Fun & History by Brownielocks.
The Daytona 500 today marks the final race of the 16-day event known as Speedweeks and is the richest of the four biggest NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) races, which includes the Winston 500, the Coca-Cola 600, and the Southern 500.
Another interesting thing about the Indianapolis 500 is that it starts the race with 3 cars in a row, not 2 like most other races do.
Besides milk, a replica of the official Indianapolis 500 trophy known as The Borg Warner Trophy is presented to the winner.
www.brownielocks.com /daytona-indianapolis.html   (2654 words)

  
 GoToSweepStakes.com :: Winners Circle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The instant game is fast and exciting and really nice not to have to wait several days or a week to determine if you are a winner.
You are the "GotoSweepstakes T-Shirt" winner for the week ending 04/22/2006.
You are the "GotoSweepstakes T-Shirt" winner for the week ending 04/15/2006.
www.gotosweepstakes.com /winners_circle.html   (2845 words)

  
 IRL Forum - The Best Open Wheel Indy Car Fan Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The list of Indianapolis 500 winners planning to compete in the 90
Drinking the milk at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway remains the most memorable moment of his career, especially after his physical condition to drive was in question.
Danica and Indianapolis needed each other and both kept up their end of the bargin.  The words "Danica" and "Indy" are now synonymous.
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 United States Grand Prix
Former Indianapolis 500 winners Juan Pablo Montoya and Jacques Villeneuve remain with the BMW WilliamsF1 and Lucky Strike BAR Honda teams, respectively.
Two F1 rookies are on the list, Antonio Pizzonia with Jaguar Racing Cosworth and 2002 CART champion Cristiano da Matta with Panasonic Toyota Racing.
Tickets for the 2003 United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis are on sale, and the IMS ticket office encourages customers to place orders early to ensure the best possible opportunity to acquire good seats.
www.usgpindy.com /news/story.php?story_id=741   (281 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Indy: The Race And Ritual Of The Indianapolis 500: Books: Terry Reed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
In a nation that worships the automobile for the freedom, style, and status that it confers, the Indianapolis 500, run on or near Memorial Day eighty-seven times, is an annual rite of passage celebrating Americans’ love affair with speed.
Indy recounts the drivers (677 men and 3 women) who have gone to Indianapolis in the past ninety-five years to live their dreams, staking their lives on the outcome.
If Indy: The Race And Ritual Of The Indianapolis 500 sounds familiar, that's because this is the second updated edition of the most famous motorsport event of all time, adding twenty-five more years of detail, racing events, and track insights in an extensive updated revision.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1574889079?v=glance   (1174 words)

  
 Award Winners - Encyclopedia FunTrivia
Who were the second winners of the NBA in the United States?
Three horses have sired three Kentucky Derby winners to tie for the most Derby winners out of one stud.
Other previous winners include a European capital, a letter of the alphabet and the history of a Greek letter.
www.funtrivia.com /en/Literature/Award-Winners-6943.html   (481 words)

  
 Indianapolis 500 Winners Press Conference Transcript :: IndyCar® Series   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
We're very fortunate and excited this season to have five former Indianapolis 500 winners in our League this year.
was the 1998 Indianapolis 500 champion; Helio Castroneves, defending champion back?to?back in 2001 and 2002; in 1999, Kenny Brack won the Indianapolis 500; and in 1996, Buddy Lazier put his name on the trophy.
Coming to Indianapolis, when I went there the first year, that was incredible, special — last year, as well.
www.indycar.com /news/story.php?story_id=877   (1344 words)

  
 Northern Light IRL: MBNA to sponsor Indianapolis 500 Pole Award
The Indianapolis 500, known as the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” is the largest single-day sporting event in the world, attracting an estimated 400,000 spectators in addition to a worldwide television and radio audience.
Some of the greatest names in motorsports are part of the exclusive list of Indianapolis 500 pole winners, including Ralph DePalma, Bill Vukovich, Jim Clark, A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Al Unser, Johnny Rutherford, Rick Mears and Arie Luyendyk. ;
MBNA is also a licensee of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League, issuing credit cards for the Indy Racing League, the Speedway and 15 drivers.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2001/03/07/016204.html   (507 words)

  
 Disconnects.org - indianapolis 500   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The 88th running of the famed Indianapolis 500 is on 30 May at 11 a.m.
The famous 500 miles race, held on Memorial Day every year and dating back to 1911, was brought to the computer screens in t...
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 Indy 500 2000 - Indianapolis Motor Speedway facts
Spring 1909: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built on 328 acres of farmland five miles northwest of Indiana's capital city.
The Indy 500 has traditionally run on Memorial Day Weekend since 1911, except war years, 1917-1918 and 1942-1945.
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