Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400. Constructed in 1909, it is the original speedway, the first racing facility so named.

In 1909, the track was paved with bricks. Before the work was completed, locals nicknamed the track the "Brickyard". The final brick added to the track was made of gold and laid in a special ceremony by Governor Thomas R. Marshall.

Today, 3 feet (0.91 m), or one yard, of original bricks remain at the start-finish line. Considered relatively flat by American standards, the track is a two-and-a-half mile, nearly rectangular oval with dimensions that have remained essentially unchanged since its inception:

- four quarter-mile (400 m) turns,
- two 5⁄8-mile-long (1,000 m) straightaways between the fourth and first turns and the second and third turns, and
- two 1⁄8-mile (200 m) short straightaways, termed "short chutes", between the first and second, and third and fourth turns.

Location

4790 West 16th Street
Speedway, Marion County
Indiana, USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there:

By car: The speedway is located about 6 miles west of downtown Indianapolis. Visitors can take the 16th Street exit from Interstate 65 and follow the signs to the Speedway. There is parking available on site for a fee.

By bus: The IndyGo bus line offers several routes that serve the Speedway area. Visit their website for more information on schedules and fares.

By shuttle: There are several companies that offer shuttle services to and from the Speedway during events. Check with your hotel or visit the Speedway's website for more information on shuttle options.

Nearby Airports

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