What was the date of the 1997 Indianapolis 500?
1997 Indianapolis 500. The 81st Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana over three days, May 25–27, 1997. It was originally scheduled for Sunday May 25, however, rain washed out all activities for the day. The race was started on Monday May 26, but rain halted the race after only 15 laps had been completed.
When did they change the formula for the Indy 500?
In 1996, it was announced that all races of the Indy Racing League would switch to a normally aspirated production-based formula starting in January 1997. In addition, a new contingent of chassis rules accompanied the powerplants.
Why was the Indy 500 the last race of the season?
For its first season, the IRL schedule was situated such that the Indianapolis 500 would be the final race of the season. That provided that the IRL champion would be crowned at the conclusion of the Indianapolis 500 – and could possibly even be the Indy 500 winner. The arrangement proved unusual, and ultimately disruptive.
Who was the winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 1990?
The win by Arie Luyendyk marked the milestone 50th Indianapolis 500 victory for Firestone. It was Luyendyk’s second Indy victory (he also won in 1990), as well as Scott Goodyear’s second runner-up finish (1992).
1997 Indianapolis 500. The 81st Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana over three days, May 25–27, 1997. It was originally scheduled for Sunday May 25, however, rain washed out all activities for the day. The race was started on Monday May 26, but rain halted the race after only 15 laps had been completed.
For its first season, the IRL schedule was situated such that the Indianapolis 500 would be the final race of the season. That provided that the IRL champion would be crowned at the conclusion of the Indianapolis 500 – and could possibly even be the Indy 500 winner. The arrangement proved unusual, and ultimately disruptive.
In 1996, it was announced that all races of the Indy Racing League would switch to a normally aspirated production-based formula starting in January 1997. In addition, a new contingent of chassis rules accompanied the powerplants.
The win by Arie Luyendyk marked the milestone 50th Indianapolis 500 victory for Firestone. It was Luyendyk’s second Indy victory (he also won in 1990), as well as Scott Goodyear’s second runner-up finish (1992).