Sunday, May 25th
109th running of
the Indianapolis 500
Indiana Quick Quiz
- Who won the first Indianapolis 500 mile race?
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What was the average speed of the winner of the first Indianapolis 500 mile race?
- What year was the first Indianapolis 500 mile race held?
- What is the name of the winning car of the first Indianapolis 500 mile race?
Answers Below
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May 19,1681 French explorer Robert de La Salle held a peace council with Miami Indians at the area now known as South Bend.
May 20,1863 The “Battle of Pogue’s Run” took place in Indianapolis. Not an actual battle, the name refers to an incident during the Civil War when Southern Loyalists were forced to throw their weapons out of the windows of a train traveling along Pogue’s Run, a creek which runs southwest through the city.
May 21,1921 Wonder Bread was introduced by the Taggart Bakery in Indianapolis.
May 24,1992 Al Unser, Jr. won the closest Indianapolis 500 race in history, beating Scott Goodyear by .043 of a second.
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Answers: 1. Ray Harroun 2. 74.59 mph 3. 1911 4. Marmon Wasp
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