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Quiz about 2006 Indianapolis 500
Quiz about 2006 Indianapolis 500

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.
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Author
Racegirl16
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
232,939
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
537
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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


Question 2 of 10
2. Who led the first lap of the race? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How many cars used the Panoz chassis? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How many cars were running at the finish? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. On lap 110, which two former Indy 500 champions wrecked and were taken out of the race? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many cars finished on the lead lap? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Dan Wheldon led how many of laps throughout the race? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Scott Dixon was black-flagged for blocking which driver? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Sam Hornish won the race by which margin over Marco Andretti? Hint


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



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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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