2025 Indianapolis 500

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2025-indianapolis-500

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Indiana, United States
2. What is the event?109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge
3. What was special about the cars in the 2025 Indianapolis 500?The 2025 race was the first time cars used hybrid powertrains, mixing gasoline engines with electric power to be faster and cleaner.
4. Who won the 2025 Indianapolis 500?Alex Palou won the race, his first oval win and he also became the IndyCar champion that year.

Hybrid Energy Recovery System (ERS): A technology that captures kinetic energy during braking and converts it into electrical power for a temporary performance boost.
Pole Position: The foremost starting position on the grid, earned by the driver with the fastest qualifying lap time.
Technical Infraction: A violation of the racing series' technical regulations, often resulting in penalties.
Double Duty: The challenging feat of competing in two major motorsport events on the same day, often in different racing disciplines.