2005 Indianapolis 500
Event
The 89th Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 29, 2005. It was the premier event of the 2005 IndyCar Series season and the tenth Indy 500 sanctioned by the Indy Racing League. Dan Wheldon... Wikipedia
Winner: Dan Wheldon
Average speed: 157.603 mph (253.637 km/h)
Estimated attendance: 250,000 (estimated)
Fastest qualifier: Kenny Bräck at 227.598 mph (366.283 km/h)
Most laps led: Sam Hornish Jr. (77)
National anthem: Members of United States Armed Forces
Pace car: Chevrolet Corvette