1. No driver has ever won the Lexmark Indy 300 on the Gold Coast more than once in its 14 year history.

2. Only three drivers have claimed pole position more than once on the Gold Coast. Nigel Mansell (1993 and 94), Michael Andretti (1991 and 95) and Dario Franchitti (1998 and 99) have started from pole twice during the past 14 years.

3. A team only uses two radio channels during a race but can use up to 75 different radios. Only one person is designated to talk to the driver.

4. Former Champ Car driver Gil de Ferran holds the world record qualifying speed of 386.3 kph set at the California Speedway at Fontana in 2000, only a little slower than a Boeing 747’s cruising speed of 920 kph.

5. Drivers wear Undergarments, a Driving Suit, a fire resistant Balaclava, Shoes, Gloves and Helmet. Special vents on the helmet keep the driver’s head from shaking at the car’s high speed and help the driver stay cool.