Indianapolis 500

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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/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. How big is Indianapolis 500?The Indianapolis Motor Speedway complex covers 561 acres
2. When was Indianapolis 500 built?The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was founded in 1909
3. What is the location?Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Indiana, United States
4. What is the most pole positions (driver)?6 pole positions (Rick Mears)
5. Why is the track called "The Brickyard"?The track was paved with more than three million bricks in 1909, and a small section of those original bricks still sits at the start/finish line. That historic surface earned the nickname "The Brickyard."
6. How many cars start the Indy 500?The race begins with 33 cars, arranged in 11 rows of three on the starting grid.

Open-wheel car racing: A type of motorsport where the wheels are exposed and not covered by the car's body.
IndyCar Series: The premier professional open-wheel racing series in North America, featuring the Indy 500.
Qualifying: A practice session where drivers compete for the best starting position on the race grid.
Triple Crown of Motorsport: An unofficial achievement in motorsport comprising victories in the Indianapolis 500, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and Monaco Grand Prix.