Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an automobile racing track in Speedway, Indiana, located in the United States. It hosted the Verizon Indy 500 and the United States Grand Prix before it moved to Circuit of The Americas. It’s the world’s largest sports facility.

The Speedway is currently owned by Indianapolis Motor Speedway, LLC, a subsidiary of Hulman & Company. The track is a 2.5-mile (4.0 km) oval with four turns angled at 9 degrees, 12 minutes each. There are three main straightaways, two of which measure 1⁄4 mile (402 m).

The course’s turns are banked at 12 degrees, while the front stretch (the location of the finish line) and the back stretch are banked at 9 degrees.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been the site of many memorable moments in racing history. In 1911, Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500 driving a Marmon Wasp. In 1925, Louis Meyer became the first three-time Indianapolis 500 winner.

In 1969, Mario Andretti won the Indianapolis 500 in a dramatic finish over Ronnie Bucknum.

In 1973, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Tony Hulman asked for designer Lester Crown to redesign the track. The project was completed in 1974 and featured a new layout with a 4-turn, 2.5-mile (4.0 km) oval.

In 1992, Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted the first Indianapolis 500 under the brand Indy Racing League.

In 2005, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway celebrated its 100th anniversary with Dan Wheldon winning the Indianapolis 500.

In 2016, the Indianapolis 500 was won by Alexander Rossi.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a iconic racing venue and has been home to some of the most memorable moments in racing history. It’s a great experience when you have a day off. Case in point, a member of our staff had the chance to have a free day at the Indy 500 (something a Speedway magician doesn’t get to do) and had a great time watching the grand prix.

From the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911 to Alexander Rossi’s win in 2016, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has seen it all. If you’re a fan of auto racing, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a must-see destination.