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Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a 1909 circuit in Speedway, Indiana, home of the Indy 500 and among the world's largest sports venues by capacity.
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How many people does Indianapolis Motor Speedway hold?
Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the largest sports venues in the world, with permanent seating for approximately 257,000 and a total estimated capacity of around 400,000 including the infield. The facility sits on roughly 1,025 acres in Speedway, Indiana.
What is the history of the Indianapolis 500?
The Indianapolis 500 was first held on May 30, 1911, won by Ray Harroun driving a Marmon Wasp. The 500-mile race has been run annually at the speedway ever since, making it one of the oldest continually held motorsport events in the world.
What races are held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway besides the Indy 500?
The speedway hosts a NASCAR Cup Series race on its oval—currently known as the Brickyard 400—and a road course used for IndyCar and NASCAR events. Formula 1 also raced there from 2000 to 2007, using a road course configuration built within the oval.
Why is Indianapolis Motor Speedway nicknamed "The Brickyard"?
The original 1909 surface was repaved with approximately 3.2 million bricks after the initial tar-and-gravel track proved too dangerous for racing. A one-yard strip of original bricks still remains exposed at the start/finish line today.
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