The Indy 500.......

The Indianapolis 500 is one of the most famous car races in the world. The first Indy 500 was in 1911. A man named Ray Harroun won the race. It took exactly six hours to finish. His speed was 74.59 miles per hour. The

Indianapolis 500 takes place every year around Memorial Day. Thirty three race cars zoom around the oval like track. The first person to complete 200 laps wins.