Racecar driver Bill Vukovich killed in crash in Indianapolis 500 automobile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Racecar driver Bill Vukovich killed in crash in Indianapolis 500 automobile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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Physics

9th - 10th Grade

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The Indianapolis 500 begins with 33 cars, and Bill Bukovic leads initially. A tragic crash occurs, involving Bukovic, who is fatally injured. After a pause, the race resumes, and Bob Slyker wins, becoming the Speedway King.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was leading the Indianapolis 500 race for the first 50 laps?

A Californian driver

Howard Hook

Bill Bukovic

Bob Slyker

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speed of Bukovic's car when it crashed?

180 miles per hour

150 miles per hour

120 miles per hour

100 miles per hour

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the crowd learn about Bukovic's fate after the crash?

From the loudspeaker

By watching the TV

From a fellow spectator

Through a newspaper

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long was the race paused after the crash?

15 minutes

27 minutes

30 minutes

45 minutes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the Indianapolis 500 race and became the Speedway King?

Bob Slyker

Howard Hook

A driver from Indianapolis

Bill Bukovic