Why does the indy 500 winner drink milk??

Question

Why does the indy 500 winner drink milk??

Answer 1

A long-standing tradition of the Indianapolis 500 is for the victor to drink a bottle of milk immediately after the race. This practice first began in 1936 after Victor Louis Meyer asked for a glass of buttermilk, something his mother had encouraged him to drink on hot days. Afterward it became a ritual as milk companies became sponsors of the race. Emerson Fittipaldi is infamous for drinking orange juice instead after his 1993 victory, before he drank the customary milk.

Answer 2

Maybe because they lose milk from the body instead of water after the race hehe

Answer 3

It really does a body good.

It sends a better signal to younger viewers that are watching; families that go to the races usually spend extra cash on the souvenirs!

Answer 4

I don't know. Maybe because there just thirsty. But it would suck to win and be lactose intolerant.

Answer 5

Its tradition ever since Louis Meyer drank buttermilk after winnning the Indy 500 in 1936.

Answer 6

coz only kids compete in these races.. the older ones graduate to F1

Answer 7

milk come from cow,cow very big,kinda reminds them of their wives.