Contest Update
Written by Douglas Brown · May 21, 2008
We have two winners in the FastMachines Indy 500 giveaway!
The top prize winner got 10 of 11 correct as I had to toss out question #7. Technically there are 90 faces on the Borg Warner Trophy but my use of the phrase “given to the ‘500′ winner” was cause for everyone to answer “zero” since the actual prize given to the winner is a “Baby Borg” that does not have faces on it. Also, for quesiton #6 I was looking for M. Schumacher as the driver with the most wins (5), but accepted Penske as well since he’s the top Owner winner (14).
RESULTS:
AndRome on May 16th, 2008 3:36 am = 1 Correct
Racer7777 on May 16th, 2008 9:15 am = 2 correct
Richard1958 on May 16th, 2008 3:02 pm = 8 correct
guysky on May 17th, 2008 2:22 pm = 6 correct
OregonRacer on May 20th, 2008 4:37 am = 10 correct
stutz57 on May 20th, 2008 10:56 am = 9 correct
Thanks for playing.
Full Q & A below:
1. What fast food restaurant used to stand at the corner of 16th Street and Georgetown Road, across from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? (White Castle)
2. What was the name of the dress shop in the Speedway Strip mall that used to occupy the south side of 16th Street, across form the IMS South Gate? (Dorothy’s)
3. What is the exact location of the famed “Coca-Cola”parking lot? (30th & Georgetown Rd. – 25th & Moeller Rd.)
4. The original pagoda, the one that burnt down in 1925, was painted what colors? (Green & White)
5. What is the exact height of the scoring pylon at IMS? (90’ 4”)
6. Who has the most victories at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? (M. Schumacher)
7. How many faces are on the façade of the Borg Warner Trophy given to the ‘500’ winner? (90)
8. Who’s the only face depicted on the Borg-Warner Trophy wearing glasses? (Tom Sneva, 1983 winner, at his request)
9. The Turn 1 (and later Turn 4) infield areas were once commonly referred to as what? (The Snake Pit)
10. What product provides is the source of wealth for the Hulman/George family, now owners of IMS and the IndyCar brand? (Clabber Girl Baking Powder)
11. Though IMS will not release an official seating chart, an Indianapolis Star reporter “counted” the seats at IMS in 2006. How many did he say there are? (257,325)
12. How much did Tony Hulman pay for the track when he purchased it in 1945? ($750,000)
Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!!
IM GOING TO INDY!!!!!
Thanks FastMachines! Great site!!!