What is the qualifying order for the Indy 500?

Indy 500 qualifying results, starting lineup

Pos.	Car No.	Driver
1	9	Scott Dixon
2	10	Alex Palou
3	21	Rinus VeeKay
4	33	Ed Carpenter

Has anyone won the Indy 500 three times in a row?

Luyendyk turned a lap of 239.260 during practice May 10, 1996. It was the fastest unofficial lap ever at the Speedway, as practice laps are not official. Has any driver ever won the Indianapolis 500 three times in a row or more? No.

Who has qualified for the Indy 500 this year?

Here’s the order of 4-lap qualifying simulations: Scott Dixon, Marcus Ericsson, Jimmie Johnson, Ed Carpenter, Pato O’Ward, Alex Palou, Rinus VeeKay, Romain Grosjean, Will Power, Felix Rosenqvist, Tony Kanaan and Takuma Sato. Qualifying begins at 4 p.m.

Has Jimmie Johnson qualified for the Indy 500?

His single-lap speed of 233.961 mph in Saturday morning practice was the 14th-fastest lap ever turned at the track. Hours later, he posted a four-lap qualifying average of 232.398 mph to lock himself into his first Indy 500. Johnson was the sixth-fastest qualifier and on Sunday has a shot at winning the Indy 500 pole.

Who is the oldest Indy 500 driver?

A.J. Foyt is the oldest driver to start the Indianapolis 500. He was 57 years, 128 days old when he made his last start in 1992. A.J. Foyt IV is the youngest driver to start the Indianapolis 500.

Why do they pour milk on the Indy 500 winner?

The tradition started in 1936 when Louis Meyer drank buttermilk in Victory Lane because his mother said it would refresh him on a hot day, according to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A dairy industry executive saw a marketing opportunity and milk has been part of every race since 1956.

Why do they drink milk at the Indy 500?

Drinking of the Milk Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Louis Meyer regularly drank buttermilk to refresh himself on a hot day and happened to drink some in Victory Lane as a matter of habit after winning the 1936 race.

Has there ever been a 5 time winner to the Indy 500?

Among drivers attempting to win their fifth Indianapolis 500, Helio Castroneves’ 7th-place finish ranks as the third-best all time. A.J. Foyt’s best finish after winning his fourth in 1977 was 5th in 1989. Al Unser finished 3rd twice (1988 and 1992) after his fourth win in 1987.

Who is the oldest Indy 500 winner?

Al Unser Sr.
ESPN Classic – Al Unser Sr. is oldest Indy 500 winner. May 24, 1987 – Al Unser Sr., behind the wheel of a year-old car he had to beg to drive, won his fourth Indy 500, tying A.J. Foyt’s record. At 47, Unser was the oldest to win the race.

How many Indy 500 qualifiers are there?

33
Indy 500 qualifying results: A guide to the 33-car starting lineup.

Who is the best Indy 500 driver?

A. J. Foyt
Grid

Row	Inside	Middle
1	A. J. Foyt	Rick Mears
2	Bobby Unser	Hélio Castroneves
3	Mario Andretti	Wilbur Shaw
4	Emerson Fittipaldi	Al Unser Jr.

Why did Jimmie Johnson switch to IndyCar?

I do feel like the fewer races in the IndyCar Series creates a little more casual environment. That casual environment is key, and it falls in line with what Johnson said when he made the switch. “I’ve always firmly felt that there’s just too much racing in NASCAR,” Johnson told Forbes in 2021.

Who is driving the American Legion car in the Indy 500?

Kanaan delivers 3rd-place Indy 500 finish in No. 1 American Legion Honda. Tony Kanaan delivered for The American Legion in the 106th Indianapolis 500 with an impressive third-place finish in the No. 1 “Be The One” Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing.

How fast can a Formula 1 car go from 0 to 100?

Acceleration is a little gentler (relatively speaking) too, with 0-100km/h taking an estimated 3.1 seconds and 0-200km/h covered in 7.8 seconds. That’s still faster than you’d get from a typical road-going supercar, which puts the performance into perspective.

Who is the youngest Indy 500 winner?

Troy Ruttman
Youngest Indy 500 winner Troy Ruttman was 22 years, 80 days old when he won in 1952.

Who is the youngest driver in the Indy 500?

The youngest drivers is David Malukas, 20 years, 244 days on Race Day. A.J. Foyt is the oldest driver to start the Indianapolis 500. He was 57 years, 128 days old when he made his last start in 1992. A.J. Foyt IV is the youngest driver to start the Indianapolis 500.