Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, with an average speed of 74.602 miles per hour. In 1987, Al Unser won at 47 years, 360 days old. In 1952, Troy Ruttman won at 22 years ...

With a history that goes back more than 100 years, the Indy 500 has no shortage of interesting and weird facts.

But of course, the Indy 500 is more than just a 200-lap race around a 2.5-mile oval track. This race is steeped in rich tradition and history. Since its inaugural race in 1911, the Indianapolis ...

71, '78, '87) and A.J. Foyt (1961, '64, '67, '77) share the record with four Indy 500 wins each. Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, with an average speed of 74.602 miles per hour.

Coca-Cola 600 Double attempt The first Indy 500 was back in 1911, so with more than a century of history, it’s hard to keep track of every detail and quirk related to the race and the iconic ...

09, '21), Rick Mears (1979, '84, '88, '91), Al Unser (1970, '71, '78, '87) and A.J. Foyt (1961, '64, '67, '77) share the record with four Indy 500 wins each. Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500 ...

The 109th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for May 25, 2025, on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. Josef Newgarden won in 2023 and '24, becoming the first to win consecutive races since Helio ...