INDIANAPOLIS
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Track Details
Completed : 1909Distance : 2.5 miles
Shape : Oval
Banking : 9° turns0° straightsFrontstretch : 3,330 feet
Backstretch : 3,330 feet
Seating : 250,000+
Tailgating
Indianapolis Motor Speedway is located on the west side of the city, just minutes from the airport. At Indy, it is all about history, and every fan has Indy on their to-do list for that reason.moreSchedule
| DATE | SERIES | RACE | LINKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/12 | NATIONWIDE | Indianapolis | Tickets Travel |
| 07/29/12 | CUP | Crown Royal presents the "Your Hero's Name Here" 400 at the Brickyard | Tickets Travel |
Credit: Autostock
Kissing bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
2011 Race Results
Sprint Cup Series
Brickyard 400 presented by BigMachineRecords.com :: Paul Menard - 07/31/11Cup Historical Race Winners
Track Records
RACE RECORDS
Sprint Cup Race Record :: Bobby Labonte 155.912 - 08/05/00Cup Historical Race Winners
QUALIFYING RECORDS
Sprint Cup Qualifying Record :: Casey Mears 186.293 - 2004Track History
Built in 1909 as an automobile proving ground, the speedway was built as a 2.5-mile rectangle by its four founders because that was the largest track that could be constructed on the land available. The first event was a hot-air balloon race, followed by three days of racing in August 1909.moreRemember To Check Out
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