Sam Posey Alberto Ascari 1 The gates at Indianapolis Motor Speedway open for practice for the first Indy 500 (1911). 1 Ayrton Senna dies in an accident during the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola, Italy (1994). No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member? Sign in to your account here.