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Statistics About The Average Speed Indy 500
The average speed of cars in the Indy 500 typically ranges between 180-240 miles per hour, with the record highest average speed being around 187 mph.
In this post, we will explore a collection of fascinating statistics concerning the average speeds achieved in the history of the Indianapolis 500. From the inaugural race in 1911 to recent years, we will uncover the evolution of speed in this prestigious event, highlighting record-breaking performances and notable trends over the decades. Let’s dive into the numbers and discover the impressive feats of speed at the iconic Indy 500.
Statistic 1
"The average speed of the winner of the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911 was 74.59 mph."
Statistic 2
"The fastest average speed for the Indy 500 was recorded in 2013 at 187.433 mph, achieved by Tony Kanaan."
Statistic 3
"The slowest average speed for the Indy 500 was recorded in 1912, with an average speed of 78.719 mph."
Statistic 4
"The average speed of the 2019 Indy 500 winner, Simon Pagenaud, was 175.794 mph."
Statistic 5
"During the period of 2010-2020, the average speed of the Indy 500 increased from 161.623 mph to 157.824 mph."
Statistic 6
"The average speed of the 2020 Indy 500 winner, Takuma Sato, was 157.824 mph."
Statistic 7
"The average speed of the 2018 Indy 500, won by Will Power, was 166.935 mph."
Statistic 8
"The 1989 Indy 500, won by Emerson Fittipaldi, had an average speed of 167.581 mph."
Statistic 9
"In the 1980s, the winning average speed increased from 142.862 mph in 1980 to 167.581 mph by 1989."
Statistic 10
"The average speed of the 2008 Indy 500, won by Scott Dixon, was 143.567 mph."
Statistic 11
"The average speed of the 2003 Indy 500, won by Gil de Ferran, was 156.291 mph."
Statistic 12
"The 1990 Indy 500, won by Arie Luyendyk, had an average speed of 185.981 mph."
Statistic 13
"The average speed of the 1971 Indy 500, won by Al Unser, was 157.735 mph."
Statistic 14
"The average speed of the 1965 Indy 500, won by Jim Clark, was 150.686 mph."
Statistic 15
"The 1990s saw an increase in average speed from 185.981 mph in 1990 to 145.827 mph in 1999."
Statistic 16
"In 1950, the average speed of the race was 128.922 mph, won by Johnnie Parsons."
Statistic 17
"The average speed of the 1975 Indy 500, won by Bobby Unser, was 149.213 mph."
Statistic 18
"The 2000 Indy 500, won by Juan Pablo Montoya, had an average speed of 167.607 mph."
Statistic 19
"The 2014 Indy 500, won by Ryan Hunter-Reay, had an average speed of 186.563 mph."
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