History
Since it opened in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been at the epicenter of motorsports history, on four wheels or two.
Nearly all of the legends of worldwide racing have competed on the Speedway's hallowed ground, including names like Harroun, Foyt, Andretti, Unser, Mears, Gordon, Earnhardt, Schumacher and Rossi.
Legends have been born at The Brickyard for more than 100 years. Read about the colorful tapestry of tradition, ingenuity, bravery, competition and speed that has made history for more than a century at a special place that continues to be a focal point for race fans worldwide.
Hall of Fame Museum The IMS Hall of Fame Museum, located 5 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis on the grounds of the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is recognized as one of the most highly visible museums. Click here to learn more. |
Centennial Era IMS is celebrating 100 years of worldwide leadership in motorsports entertainment from 2009-2011 through its Centennial Era, which features many special events and a new, retro corporate logo. Click here to learn more. |
Milestones: 1906-1911 A collection of milestones from the inception of IMS through the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911. Click here to learn more. |
IMS Timeline The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an American icon and the world's greatest racecourse. With more than 250,000 permanent seats, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is also the world's largest seating facility. Click here to learn more. |
Track Surface History The IMS track surface started as a tar, sand and gravel mix, followed by paving with bricks and then paving with asphalt, with 1 yard of historic bricks still exposed at the start-finish line. Click here to learn more. |
IMS Fun Facts A few interesting facts about IMS that you may not know. Click here to learn more. |
Ownership Strong, stable leadership has been a hallmark of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for more than 100 years, as only three groups/individuals have owned the facility since it was built in 1909. Click here to learn more. |
IMS and Other Great Sporting Venues Check out when IMS opened compared to other major sporting venues across the globe. Click here to learn more. |
The World When IMS Opened Ever wonder what was happening in the world when the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built? Find out now. Click here to learn more. |
Safety Improvements The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has always been a proving round for technology and safety in racing. Click here to learn more. |
Formula One IMS played host to the United States Grand Prix Formula One race from 2000-2007. Learn more about the history of that race at IMS. Click here to learn more. |
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Crash, Appetite For Destruction To Rock IMS After Dark On Aug. 26 - Thu, July 14
IMS Features Largest 2011 Sprint Cup Autograph Session On July 30 - Thu, July 14
Bodine Happy To Still Drive Out Front In Brickyard 400 - Wed, July 13
Fans Can Enjoy Hauler Parade, Festival July 28 In Speedway, Ind. - Mon, July 11
Kentucky NASCAR Fans Can Drive Into Good Deal At Brickyard 400 - MORE HEADLINES
