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2006 Indianapolis 500 Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Racegirl16. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Racegirl16

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,939

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
538

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who were the two drivers that were forced out of the race after a wreck on the 2nd lap? Hint

Buddy Rice and Buddy Lazier

Scott Dixon and Marco Andretti

Helio Castroneves and Scott Sharp

Jeff Bucknum and PJ Chesson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who led the first lap of the race? Hint

Dan Wheldon

Danica Patrick

Sam Hornish Jr.

Helio Castroneves

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many cars used the Panoz chassis? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many cars were running at the finish? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. On lap 110, which two former Indy 500 champions wrecked and were taken out of the race? Hint

Dan Wheldon and Al Unser Jr.

Helio Castroneves and Buddy Rice

Buddy Lazier and Eddie Cheever Jr.

Arie Luyendyk Jr. and PJ Jones

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many cars finished on the lead lap? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Dan Wheldon led how many of laps throughout the race? Hint

200

148

170

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Question 8 of 10

8. Scott Dixon was black-flagged for blocking which driver? Hint

Danica Patrick

Sam Hornish Jr.

Marco Andretti

Tony Kanaan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sam Hornish won the race by which margin over Marco Andretti? Hint

.0430 seconds

.0635 seconds

.0981 seconds

.0014 seconds

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which two drivers improved the most positions during the race? Hint

Jaques Lazier and Vitor Meira

Danica Patrick and Marco Andretti

Buddy Lazier and PJ Jones

Sam Hornish Jr. and Max Papis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who were the two drivers that were forced out of the race after a wreck on the 2nd lap?

Answer: Jeff Bucknum and PJ Chesson

Jeff Bucknum accidentally took PJ Chesson out of the race. They both drove for Hemelgarn Racing.

2. Who led the first lap of the race?

Answer: Helio Castroneves

Helio Castroneves led the first lap after starting second.

3. How many cars used the Panoz chassis?

Answer: 10

The Panoz chassis was the lesser used chassis, as it is difficult to use on cold tires and in traffic.

4. How many cars were running at the finish?

Answer: 20

The 20th place car was 12 laps down, but all from 20th place and up were running at the finish.

5. On lap 110, which two former Indy 500 champions wrecked and were taken out of the race?

Answer: Helio Castroneves and Buddy Rice

Helio went low on the track and collected Buddy Rice in the effort.

6. How many cars finished on the lead lap?

Answer: 10

The cars of Sam Hornish Jr, Marco Andretti, Michael Andretti, Dan Wheldon, Tony Kanaan, Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, Danica Patrick, Scott Sharp, and Vitor Meira finished on the lead lap.

7. Dan Wheldon led how many of laps throughout the race?

Answer: 148

Wheldon led a race high 148 laps, but was put out of contention for the win due to a cut tire.

8. Scott Dixon was black-flagged for blocking which driver?

Answer: Tony Kanaan

Scott Dixon was forced to serve a drive-through penalty for allegedly blocking Tony Kanaan.

9. Sam Hornish won the race by which margin over Marco Andretti?

Answer: .0635 seconds

The 2006 race was the second closest finish in Indy 500 history.

10. Which two drivers improved the most positions during the race?

Answer: Buddy Lazier and PJ Jones

Buddy Lazier and PJ Jones both improved 13 positions. Buddy Lazier started 25th and finished 12th. PJ Jones started 32nd and finished 19th.

Source: Author Racegirl16

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