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Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana (a separate town completely surrounded by Indianapolis) in the United States, is the second-oldest surviving automobile racing track in the world (after the Milwaukee Mile), having existed since 1909, and the original "Speedway," the first racing facility historically to incorporate the word. With a permanent seating capacity of over 257,000 people ^[1] and infield seating that raises capacity still further to an approximate 400,000, it is the largest and highest-capacity sporting facility in history ^[2] (by comparison, the world's largest soccer stadium seats 150,000 spectators). Nickname: Home of the 500 Location in the state of Indiana Coordinates: County Marion Government  - Town Council Area  - City  4. ... Location in the state of Indiana Coordinates: County Marion Founded 1821 Government  - Mayor Bart Peterson (D) Area  - City  372 sq mi (963. ... Karl Benzs Velo (vélo means bicycle in French) model (1894) - entered into the first automobile race 2005 MINI Cooper S. An automobile (also motor car or simply car) is a wheeled passenger vehicle that carries its own motor. ... Racing cars redirects here. ... The Milwaukee Mile (also The Mile and Americas Legendary Oval) is a race track in West Allis, Wisconsin, USA. It is a mile long (1. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The Rungnado May First Stadium, or May Day Stadium, is a monumental stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea completed on May 1, 1989. ...

Considered relatively flat by American standards but high-banked by European, the Motor Speedway is a two and a half mile, nearly rectangular oval with dimensions that have remained essentially unchanged since its inception: four 1/4 mile turns, two 5/8 mile long straightaways between the fourth and first and second and third turns, and two 1/8 mile short straightaways, termed "short chutes", between the first and second and third and fourth turns.

A modern infield road course, constructed between 1998 and 2000, includes the southern parts of the oval to create a 2.6 mile track. Altogether, the current grounds have expanded from an original 320 acres on which the Speedway was first built to cover over an area of over 559. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987, it currently remains the only such landmark to be affiliated with automotive racing history since its inception. It also hosted the opening ceremonies for the 1987 Pan American Games. An acre is the name of a unit of area in a number of different systems, including Imperial units and United States customary units. ... A typical plaque showing entry on the National Register of Historic Places. ... This article or section needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ... The 10th Pan American Games were held in Indianapolis, United States. ...

To date, a total of 222 automobile races between August 19, 1909 and July 3, 2006 have been held, with 122 separate drivers winning. After winning the U.S. Grand Prix in 2006, Formula One driver Michael Schumacher holds the record for most victories between the 500, 400, and Grand Prix with five, though all having come on the infield road course. A.J. Foyt, Al Unser and Rick Mears each won four times in the Indianapolis 500 on the rectangular shaped oval track, and Jeff Gordon has also won four times on the oval in the Brickyard 400. No driver to date has won any combination between the three events. August 19 is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... July 3 is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 181 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... The United States Grand Prix is a motor racing event which has taken place at various times since 1959 in several locations, at first as a part of the American Grand Prize series and later as a race in the Formula One World Championship. ... Start of the race, taken from the B-Penthouse. ... Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Michael Schumacher (pronounced / /, born January 3, 1969, in Hürth Hermülheim, Germany)[1] is a former Formula One driver, and seven-time world champion. ... A. J. Foyt (born January 16, 1935) is considered by many as the greatest race car driver of all time. ... Alfred Unser (born May 29, 1939 in Albuquerque, New Mexico) is a former U.S. automobile racer. ... Rick Ravon Mears (born December 3, 1951 in Wichita, Kansas) is an American race car driver. ... Jeffery Michael Gordon (born August 4, 1971) is an American race car driver. ... The Allstate 400 at The Brickyard is an annual 400-mile (644 km) NASCAR Nextel Cup points race held each August at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. ...

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the only racing facility in the world, past or present, to host an Indy Car, Formula One and NASCAR race all in the same calendar year (since 2000). 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Early History: tragedy begets The Brickyard

Carl Graham Fisher (1874-1938) of Indiana, an American automotive parts and highway entrepreneur, co-founder and first President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. photo credit U.S. Library of Congress, May 1909

When the first race took place in August, 1909, the celebration quickly turned into a disaster due to the surface of crushed stone and tar. There were terrible injuries to the race car drivers and spectators. Cars caught fire, there were deaths, and the race was halted and canceled when only halfway completed (five miles). Louis Schwitzer was declared the winner in front of twelve thousand spectators. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (966x1324, 658 KB) Source: en:Image:Carl G. Fisher loc image. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (966x1324, 658 KB) Source: en:Image:Carl G. Fisher loc image. ... Carl Graham Fisher (1874-1938) of Indiana, an American automotive and real estate entrepreneur. ...

Following an initiative by automotive parts and highway pioneer Carl G. Fisher, an Indiana native who was both a former race car driver and one of the principal investors, the safety concerns for race drivers and spectators eventually led to a substantial additional expenditure to pave the track surface with 3.2 million paving bricks, and gave the track its popular nickname, The Brickyard. Car redirects here. ... Carl Graham Fisher (1874-1938) of Indiana, an American automotive and real estate entrepreneur. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ...

Attracting an estimated 80,000 spectators to the first 500 mile (804.672 km) race on Memorial Day May 30, 1911, at $1 admission, the Speedway reopened and hosted the first in a long line of five hundred mile (804.672 km) races now known as the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. Ray Harroun won at the brisk average speed of 74.602 mph (120.060 km/h). 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' was born. Cover of Speed Age magazine, claiming to show the start of first Indianapolis 500 race; the event depicted was in fact the start of a 5-mile race on August 19, 1909. ... Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed this year on 2007-05-28). ... May 30 is the 150th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (151st in leap years). ... 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... “Indy 500” redirects here. ... Ray Harroun (January 12, 1879 - January 19, 1968) was an American racecar driver. ...

1912 to the 1920s - The Golden Age of Racing

Early Indianapolis Motor Speedway

A classic race followed in 1912 when Ralph DePalma lost a five lap lead with five laps to go when his car broke down. As his car was being pushed around the circuit, Joe Dawson made up the deficit to win the race. Three of the next four winners were Europeans, with DePalma being the exception as an American national, though originally Italian born. These races gave Indy a worldwide reputation and international drivers began to enter. Indianpolic Motor Speedway loc cropped {PD-US}} File links The following pages link to this file: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Carl G. Fisher ... Indianpolic Motor Speedway loc cropped {PD-US}} File links The following pages link to this file: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Carl G. Fisher ... The 1912 Indianapolis 500, or Indianapolis 500-Mile International Sweepstakes, the second such race in history, was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 1912. ... Ralph DePalma (January 23, 1884 – March 31, 1956) was an Italian-American racecar driving champion. ... Joe Dawson (April 19, 1889 - June 18, 1946) was an American race car driver. ...

The 1916 race was shortened to 120 laps for 300 miles. This was for multiple reasons including a lack of entries from Europe (there were so few entries that the Speedway itself entered several cars), a lack of oil, and out of respect for the war in Europe. “The Great War ” redirects here. ...

The race was interrupted in the years 1917 and 1918 by World War I, when Indy served as a military hub for repairs. Just before this period, however, on September 9, 1916, the Speedway hosted a day of short racing events termed the "Harvest Classic," composed of three races held at 20, 50 and 100 mile distances. “The Great War ” redirects here. ... September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years). ... 1916 (MCMXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ...

Driver Mel Marquette's wrecked McFarlan racing car at the 1912 Indianapolis 500

Johnny Aitken, in a Peugeot, triumphed in all three, in the end the only events he ever won at the facility, and the last races other than the 500-mile that would be held on the grounds for seventy-eight years. Image File history File links McFarlan_Wreck_Indianapolis_1912. ... Image File history File links McFarlan_Wreck_Indianapolis_1912. ... Mel Marquette (22 September 1884 Springfield, Massachusetts – 14 March 1961 Findlay, Ohio) was an American racecar driver. ... Driver Mel Marquettes wrecked McFarlan racing car at the 1912 Indianapolis 500 . McFarlan is an American automobile manufactured in Connersville, Indiana from 1909 to 1928 as an outgrowth of the McFarlan Carriage Company founded in 1853 by English-born John B. McFarlan (1822-1909). ... The 1912 Indianapolis 500, or Indianapolis 500-Mile International Sweepstakes, the second such race in history, was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 1912. ... Johnny Aitken (born May 3, 1885 - died October 15, 1918) was a racecar driver from Indianapolis who competed in the Indianapolis 500 two times (1911 and 1916). ... Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën. ...

When racing resumed, speeds increased and by 1925, when Peter DePaolo won, the best cars were averaging 100 mph (160 km/h) for the race. Pete DePaolo (born April 15, 1898 in Roseland, New Jersey - died November 26, 1980) was an American race car driver. ...

1930s - The Junkyard

With the depression hitting the nation, the purse dropped from a winners share of $50,000 and a total of $98,250 in 1930 to $18,000 and $54,450 respectively. The rules were also "dumbed down" to what was called the "junkyard formula" to allow more entries during the depression. A record of 42 cars started the 1933 500. With one exception between 1934 until 1979, 33 drivers started the 500; 1947 saw 30 cars start due to a strike by certain teams affiliated with the ASPAR drivers, owners and sponsors association.

By the early 1930s, however, the increasing speeds began to make the track increasingly dangerous, and in the period 1931-1935 there were 15 fatalities. This forced another repavement, with tarmac replacing the bricks in parts of the track. The danger of the track during this period, however, didn't stop Louis Meyer or Wilbur Shaw from becoming the first two three-time winners, with Shaw also being the first back-to-back winner in 1939 and 1940. A close-up view of some freshly-laid tarmac. ... First three time winner of the Indianapolis 500 - 1928, 1933, 1936. ... Wilbur Warren Shaw (1902 - 1954), U.S. automobile racer; won Indianapolis 500 race 1937, 1939, 1940; died in airplane crash. ...

The Deal

At the beginning of the 1940s, the track required further improvement. In 1941, half of "Gasoline Alley," the garage area, burned down before the race. With US involvement in World War II, the 1942 500-Mile race was cancelled in December of 1941. Late in 1942, a ban on all auto racing led to the canceling of the 500-Mile Race for the rest of the war for a total of four years (1942-1945). The track was more or less abandoned during the war and was in bad shape. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Racing cars redirects here. ...

Many of the locals conceded that the Speedway would be sold after the war and become a housing development. With the end of the war in sight, on November 29, 1944, 3-time 500 winner Wilbur Shaw came back to do a 500-mile tire test approved by the government for Firestone. Shaw was shocked at the state of the Speedway and contacted owner Eddie Rickenbacker only to discover that it was for sale. Shaw then sent out letters to the automobile industry to try to find a buyer. All the responses indicated that the Speedway would be turned into a private facility for the buyer. Shaw then looked around for someone to buy the Speedway who understood what it was about. He found Terre Haute, Indiana businessman Tony Hulman. Meetings were set up and the purchase of the Speedway happened on November 14, 1945. Though not officially commented on, the purchase price for the Speedway was reported by the Indianapolis Star and News to be $750,000. Major renovations and repairs were made at a quick pace to the frail Speedway before the 1946 race. Since then and up to today, the Speedway continues to grow. Stands have been built and remodelled many times over, suites and museums were added, and many other additions helped bring back Indy's reputation as a great track. November 29 is the 333rd (in leap years the 334th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Wilbur Warren Shaw (1902 - 1954), U.S. automobile racer; won Indianapolis 500 race 1937, 1939, 1940; died in airplane crash. ... Eddie Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 – July 27, 1973) was best known as a World War I fighter ace and Medal of Honor recipient. ... Anton Tony Hulman, Jr. ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday. ... The Indianapolis Star began publishing on June 6, 1903 and celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 6, 2003. ... This 130-year old evening newspaper ended publication in 1999 and was at one time had the largest circulation in the state of Indiana and was the oldest Indianapolis newspaper in existance. ...

The Roadsters and the 1950s

Several successful drivers helped increase the reputation of The Brickyard as well, including three-time winner Mauri Rose and 1953-54 winner Bill Vukovich. Mauri Rose ( May 26, 1906 - January 1, 1981) was an American race car driver. ... Bill Vukovich (born December 13, 1918 in Fresno, California, died May 30, 1955), was an American racing driver, of Serbian descent. ...

In the 1950s, cars were topping out at 150 mph (240 km/h), helping to draw more and more fans. Kurtis, Kuzma, and Watson chassis dominated the field. Nearly all were powered by the Offenhauser engines. The crowd favorite Novi, with its unique sound and look, was the most powerful car of the decade that dominated time trials. However, they would never make the full 500 miles in first place, often breaking down before the end or having to make too many pit stops because of the massive engine's thirst for fuel and the weight that went with the extra fuel.

The track’s reputation improved so much the 500-Mile Race became part of the Formula One World Championship for 11 years (1950-1960), even though none of the Indy drivers raced in Formula One and only Ferrari's Alberto Ascari of the F1 drivers at the time raced in the 500. Five time World Champion Juan Fangio practiced at the Speedway in 1958, but ultimately decided against it. Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Alberto Ascari (July 13, 1918 – May 26, 1955) was one of Formula Ones first stars, the first great Ferrari driver and one of only two Italian World Champions in the history of the sport. ... Juan Manuel Fangio (June 24, 1911 - July 17, 1995) was a legendary Argentinian race car driver, considered by many to be the greatest racing driver in Formula One history, winning the world championship no less than five times for Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Mercedes Benz and Maserati. ...

The 1950s were also the most dangerous era of American racing. Of the 33 drivers to qualify for the 1953 race, nearly half, 16, were to eventually die in racing accidents.

End of the Roadsters to the Modern IndyCar

The start of the first United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis in 2000

In October of 1961, the track became completely asphalt, with the exception of a distinct three-foot-wide line of bricks at the start/finish line, turning the "Brickyard" into the "Yard of Bricks." Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 2000, by Rick Dikeman File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 2000, by Rick Dikeman File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The United States Grand Prix is a motor racing event which has taken place at various times since 1959 in several locations, at first as a part of the American Grand Prize series and later as a race in the Formula One World Championship. ...

Ironically, a wave of F1 drivers went to the Speedway in the 1960s, and the rear-engine revolution that was started in F1 by the Cooper team changed the face of the 500 as well; since Jim Clark's win in 1965, every winner has driven a rear-engined car. Graham Hill won the following year in his first attempt, eventually to become the only driver to date to achieve auto racing's "Triple Crown" of winning the World Championship, Indianapolis 500, and Le Mans 24 Hours. There were enough Americans to compete with them, with A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, and Bobby and Al Unser leading the charge in the 1960s and 1970s, of whom Foyt and Al Unser would eventually become, respectively, the first two of three drivers, to date, to win four times each. In the 1970s the Speedway became more than a race track, as it began to feature a golf course and a hotel. In Automobile design, an MR or Mid-engine, Rear wheel drive layout drives the rear wheels with an engine placed just in front of them, behind the passenger compartment. ... Jack Brabhams 1961 Cooper-Climax, the car that began the rear-engine revolution at the Indianapolis 500 The Cooper Car Company was founded in 1947 by Charles Cooper and his son John Cooper. ... Jim Clark, OBE or Jimmy Clark (March 4, 1936 – April 7, 1968) was a Scottish Formula 1 race car driver, still regarded as one of the best drivers of all time and most naturally gifted. ... Norman Graham Hill, known as Graham Hill (February 15, 1929 - November 29, 1975) was an English racing driver and two-time Formula One World Champion. ... The term Triple Crown is used in several distinct contexts. ... 24 hours of Le Mans (24 heures du Mans) is a famous sports car endurance race held at Circuit de la Sarthe near Le Mans, France, near river La Sarthe. ... A. J. Foyt (born January 16, 1935) is considered by many as the greatest race car driver of all time. ... Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940 in Montona dIstria, Italy, now Motovun, Croatia) is an Italian American racing driver, and one of the most successful Americans in the history of auto racing. ... Robert William Bobby Unser (born February 20, 1934 in Colorado Springs, Colorado) was a U.S. automobile racer. ... Alfred Unser (born May 29, 1939 in Albuquerque, New Mexico) is a former U.S. automobile racer. ...

From 1970 to 1981, Indianapolis had a twin in the city of Ontario, California by the name of the Ontario Motor Speedway, this track was known as the "Indianapolis of the West" and the home of the California 500; but was a financial failure due to bad management and not holding enough races on the racetrack. Ontario is a city located in San Bernardino County, California. ... Ontario Motor Speedway located in Ontario, California, was a 2. ...

The 1980s brought a new generation of speedsters, led by Rick Mears (who recorded the first 200 mph (320 km/h) race lap in 1982), Danny Sullivan, and Bobby Rahal. In 1989, F1 veteran Emerson Fittipaldi astounded both drivers and fans while winning by recording the first 220 mph (350 km/h) lap in a race; before then, Indy had never even witnessed a 210 mph (340 km/h) race lap; the race itself came down to a final ten-lap, thrilling duel between him and Al Unser, Jr., culminating in Unser, Jr. crashing in the third turn of the 199th lap after making contact with Fittpaldi's right front tire with his left rear. The following years witnessed Arie Luyendyk winning in the fastest 500 to date, with an average lap of 185.981 mph (299.307 km/h), Mears becoming the third four-time winner after a late-race duel with Michael Andretti in 1991, and Al Unser, Jr. finally securing victory by defeating last-place-starting driver Scott Goodyear by 0.043 of a second in 1992, the closest finish in race history to date. Rick Ravon Mears (born December 3, 1951 in Wichita, Kansas) is an American race car driver. ... Danny Sullivan was a Formula One driver from the United States. ... Robert Bobby Woodward Rahal (born January 10, 1953 in Medina, Ohio) is an auto racing team owner and former driver. ... Emerson Fittipaldi (born December 12, 1946, São Paulo, Brazil) is a highly successful open-wheel racing series driver, winning world championships in both Formula One and CART, and the Indianapolis 500 twice. ... Results of the 1989 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1989. ... Alfred Unser, Jr. ... Arie Luyendyk, originally Arie Luijendijk (born September 21, 1953) is a Dutch auto racing driver, twice winner of the Indianapolis 500. ... Results of the 1990 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1990. ... Andretti racing at Monterey, California, October 1991 Michael Mario Andretti (born October 5, 1962 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is an American semi-retired CART and Formula One driver. ... Results of the 1991 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on May 30, 1991. ... Scott Goodyear (b. ... Results of the 1992 Indianapolis 500 held at Indianapolis on Sunday, May 24, 1992. ...

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NASCAR and IROC at Indy

From 1919 to 1993, the 500 was the only racing done on the Brickyard. However, when Tony George (Hulman's grandson) inherited the track, he brought more racing to the Speedway, with the NASCAR in 1994 (Allstate 400 at The Brickyard, still commonly referred to as the Brickyard 400) and an International Race Of Champions (IROC) event in 1998. Tony George, born Anton Hulman George on December 30, 1959, is the owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ... The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... The Allstate 400 at The Brickyard is an annual 400-mile (644 km) NASCAR Nextel Cup points race held each August at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. ... The Allstate 400 at The Brickyard is an annual 400 mile (644 km) NASCAR Nextel Cup points race held each August at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. ... Sam Hornish, Jr. ...

The Allstate 400 at the Brickyard currently has no official support races. From 1998-2003, an IROC event was held as a support race. Since 1982, nearby Indianapolis Raceway Park has held a NASCAR Busch Series event, and since the inception of the Allstate 400 in 1994, it has been held the night before. Since 1996, a Craftsman Truck Series race has also been held at IRP. Since 2001, qualifying for the Allstate 400 has been held on Saturday afternoon, with the Busch series race run Saturday night. Sam Hornish, Jr. ... Indianapolis Raceway Park is a short track motor racing facility located in Indianapolis, Indiana. ... NASCAR Busch Series logo The NASCAR Busch Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by NASCAR. It is NASCARs second division (often compared to Triple-A baseball), and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organizations top level, the... The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is a popular NASCAR racing series that features modified pickup trucks. ...

In 2003, the Indy Pro Series, a minor league series to the Indy Racing League, made history with the first May race other than the 500, the Futaba Freedom 100, which has been moved from the final qualifying weekend to the CARB Day on Friday before the 500. The Indy Pro Series is a developmental racing series sanctioned by the Indy Racing League. ... The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based open-wheel racing series. ... The Freedom 100 is an Indy Pro Series auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ...

In 2005, the Indy Pro Series, became the first racing series to run at the famous race course twice in one year. The first even being the Freedom 100 as part of the Indianapolis 500 weekend and during the United States Grand Prix weekend competing on the Grand Prix course. The Indy Pro Series is a developmental racing series sanctioned by the Indy Racing League. ...

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Formula One

Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Formula 1 layout

Location	Speedway, Indiana, USA
Time Zone	GMT -5
Major events	F1, Indy Pro Series
Circuit length	4.192 kilometres (2.605 miles)
Turns	13
Lap record	1'10.399 (Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari, 2004)

In 1998, George arranged for Formula One to return to the US for the first time since 1991. Two years of renovation and new construction for an Indy-based road course led to the first United States Grand Prix there in 2000, a race which was a great success. The 2001 event's success (185,000 fans were reported in attendance) was even more important with the race, then originally held in September, being the first major international sporting event in the States after 9/11. Nickname: Home of the 500 Location in the state of Indiana Coordinates: County Marion Government  - Town Council Area  - City  4. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... For alternate meanings of GMT, see GMT (disambiguation). ... Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The Indy Pro Series is a developmental racing series sanctioned by the Indy Racing League. ... km redirects here. ... A mile is a unit of length, usually used to measure distance, in a number of different systems, including Imperial units, United States customary units and Norwegian/Swedish mil. ... Barrichello in his Ferrari at the 2003 US GP. Rubens Gonçalves Barrichello (born May 23, 1972) is a Brazilian Formula One race driver. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The United States Grand Prix is a motor racing event which has taken place at various times since 1959 in several locations, at first as a part of the American Grand Prize series and later as a race in the Formula One World Championship. ... A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly...

Cars wind through the infield section at the start of the 2003 USGP

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Only six cars, all with Bridgestone tires, started the 2005 United States Grand Prix due to safety concerns involving Michelin tires performance on the banked corners of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which are highly unusual in Formula 1. The perceived outrage of this event put the future of Formula One at Indianapolis in doubt. However, the event was held on July 2, 2006, on the American Fourth of July weekend, with American Scott Speed driving for the new Scuderia Toro Rosso team. Speed had become the first American in Formula One since Michael Andretti drove for McLaren in 1993 earlier in the season, and in this race, Speed became the first American to compete in a United States Grand Prix since Eddie Cheever in 1989. Bridgestone Corporation ) (TYO: 5108 ) is a Japanese rubber conglomerate founded in 1931 by Shojiro Ishibashi ) in the city of Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan. ... The 2005 United States Grand Prix, otherwise known as Indygate[1], was a Formula One motor race held on June 19, 2005 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ... Michelin (full name: Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin) (Euronext: ML) based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France, is primarily a tire manufacturer. ... July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Fourth of July re-directs here; for alternate uses, see 4th of July (disambiguation) For the Independence Day of another country, see Independence Day. ... Scott Andrew Speed is a race car driver born on 24 January 1983 in Manteca, California, USA. A driver for the Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 team, he made his Formula 1 race debut at the 2006 Bahrain Grand Prix. ... Scuderia Toro Rosso, (Red Bull Team in Italian) is a Formula One racing team (initially known as Squadra Toro Rosso - Team Red Bull, although this use of team is restricted to squads like football teams) owned by the drinks company Red Bull and former racer Gerhard Berger, which made its... Andretti racing at Monterey, California, October 1991 Michael Mario Andretti (born October 5, 1962 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is an American semi-retired CART and Formula One driver. ... McLaren, founded in 1963 by New Zealander Bruce McLaren (1937–1970), is a racing team based in Woking, Surrey, England, which is best known as a Formula One constructor but has also competed in the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, Canadian-American Challenge Cup, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. ... This article recaps the 1993 Formula One season. ... Edward Eddie McKay Cheever, Jr. ... The 1989 Formula One season was the 40th FIA Formula One World Championship season. ...

The future of the United States Grand Prix is secure for 2007. During the 2006 United States Grand Prix, Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has said that it does not matter to him whether or not there is a Grand Prix in America, but he will not deny any good offers. There is also a rumour going around that in future season, there will be two Grand Prix held in the US. According to Bernie Ecclestone, a possible second US Grand Prix "will not be held in Las Vegas." The 2007 calendar was confirmed on 31 October 2006, and showed that the 2007 United States Grand Prix will once again be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The United States Grand Prix is a motor racing event which has taken place at various times since 1959 in several locations, at first as a part of the American Grand Prize series and later as a race in the Formula One World Championship. ... Start of the race, taken from the B-Penthouse. ... Formula One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Bernard Charles Bernie Ecclestone (born October 29, 1930 near Bungay, Suffolk) is the president and CEO of Formula One Management and Formula One Administration, and owns a stake in Alpha Prema, the parent company of the Formula One Group of companies. ... The following is a complete list of Grands Prix which have been a part of the FIA World Championship since its inception in 1950. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... The United States Grand Prix is a motor racing event which has taken place at various times since 1959 in several locations, at first as a part of the American Grand Prize series and later as a race in the Formula One World Championship. ... Bernard Charles Bernie Ecclestone (born October 29, 1930 near Bungay, Suffolk) is the president and CEO of Formula One Management and Formula One Administration, and owns a stake in Alpha Prema, the parent company of the Formula One Group of companies. ... The United States Grand Prix is a motor racing event which has taken place at various times since 1959 in several locations, at first as a part of the American Grand Prize series and later as a race in the Formula One World Championship. ... The Las Vegas metropolitan area, includes the Las Vegas Valley a 600 square mile (1600 km²) basin, and surrounding areas, that are part of Clark County in southern Nevada. ... 2007 Formula One season - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 2007 Formula One season - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

Of the three major races held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the US Grand Prix generates the most business to the local economy due to the many overseas tourists and many sponsors and teams that are backed by large expense accounts. [1]

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Other sporting event held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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From 1960-1968, the Speedway Golf Course, originally built in 1929, hosted a PGA Tour event in conjunction with Indy 500 race week. In 1968, it also held an LPGA event. From 1991-1993, the course was demolished and changed from a 27-hole layout (18 holes outside, 9 in the infield) to an 18-hole championship course designed by legendary golf architect Pete Dye. The new course featured 14 holes outside, and 4 holes in the infield, along with an infield lake. A Champions Tour event was hosted there from 1994-1999. The PGA Tour is an organization headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA that operates the USAs main professional golf tours. ... LPGA stands for Ladies Professional Golf Association. ... Pete Dye (born December 29, 1925 in Urbana, Ohio) is a golf course designer and a member of a famous family of course designers. ... The Champions Tour, a golf tour run by the PGA TOUR, hosts 30 events annually in the United States and Canada for golfers 50 and older. ...

2007 races

• 91st Indianapolis 500-Mile Race - May 27 - IndyCar Series
  • Freedom 100 - Indy Pro Series - May 25
• United States Grand Prix - June 17 - FIA Formula One World Championship
  • Porsche Michelin Super Cup (twin races)
  • Formula BMW USA
  • Liberty Challenge - Indy Pro Series (twin races)
• Allstate 400 at The Brickyard - July 29 - NASCAR Nextel Cup - considered one of the top ten annual NASCAR races^[3]

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Records

The "Pagoda" Master Control Tower

The Hall of Fame Museum

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Type	Distance	Date	Driver	Average Speed (mph / km/h)
Practice	1 lap (2.5 miles)	May 10, 1996	Arie Luyendyk	239.260 / 385.052 (37.6 Seconds)
Qualifying	1 lap (2.5 miles)	May 12, 1996	Arie Luyendyk	237.498 / 382.216
Qualifying	4 laps (10 miles)	May 12, 1996	Arie Luyendyk	236.986 / 381.392
Race	500 miles	May 27, 1990	Arie Luyendyk	185.981 / 299.307

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Type	Distance	Date	Driver	Average Speed (mph / km/h)
Qualifying	1 lap (2.5 miles)	August 7, 2004	Casey Mears	186.293 / 299.782
Race	400 miles	August 5, 2000	Bobby Labonte	155.912 / 250.893

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Type	Distance	Date	Driver	Time
Qualifying	1 lap	June 19, 2004	Rubens Barrichello	1'10.223
Race	73 laps	June 19, 2005	Michael Schumacher	1:29'43.181

• Note: Jarno Trulli recorded a one-lap record of 1:09.566 during pre-qualifying.

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Dimensions (Oval Layout)

• Long straightaways - 5/8 mile: 2 × 0.625 mile (1.006 km)
• Short straightaways - 1/8 mile: 2 × 0.125 mile (0.201 km)
• Turns - 1/4 mile: 4 × 0.25 mile (0.402 km)
  • Banking: 9°12'
• Total distance: 2.5 miles (4.023 km)
• Track width: 50 feet / 15.240 metres (straightaways), 60 feet / 18.288 metres (turns)

The Speedway has a graphic on their web site that shows that the following landmarks could all fit within the dimensions of the oval at the same time:

1. Vatican City
2. The Roman Coliseum
3. The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Campus (home of the Wimbledon Championships)
4. The Rose Bowl Stadium
5. Yankee Stadium
6. The racetrack at Churchill Downs (home of the Kentucky Derby), though not the stands or the rest of the complex

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Race Winners

Indianapolis 500

• See List of Indianapolis 500 winners

Allstate 400 at the Brickyard Winners of the annual Indianapolis 500, held on or around Memorial Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1911. ...

• See Allstate 400 at the Brickyard

United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis The Allstate 400 at The Brickyard is an annual 400-mile (644 km) NASCAR Nextel Cup points race held each August at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. ...

• See United States Grand Prix

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References

Gallery

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See also

• Carl G. Fisher
• Donald Davidson

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External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway Official Site
• Unofficial Site Amateur site with lots of history stats and photographs you won't find anywhere else including the fatalities over the years.
• National Indy 500 Collectors Club An active club located in Indianapolis dedicated to Indy 500 memorabilia collecting and discussion.
• Johnson's Indy 500 Indy Statistics and Nostalgia
• Indianapolis History and Statistics
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway Page on NASCAR.com
• Super High Resolution image from Windows Live Local
• High Resolution image from Google Maps
• Ciro Pabón's Racetracks 3D views and virtual laps of all F1 circuits, including this one, via Google Earth