
Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Wikipedia
Constructed in 1909, it is the second purpose-built, banked oval racing circuit after Brooklands and the first to be called a 'speedway'. It is the third-oldest permanent automobile race track in …
Digital Archive - Indianapolis Motor Speedway
On March 20, 1909, founders Carl G. Fisher, James A. Allison, Arthur C. Newby and Frank H. Wheeler officially formed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Company. The four men pooled …
The story of how it all began at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Mar 20, 2020 · The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built in the spring of 1909, the result of a creative vision of Carl G. Fisher and his three partners in the venture, James Allison, Arthur …
History of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Indiana …
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is home to some of the most famous races in the country and features the largest seating capacity (for racing) in the world. To appreciate this great piece of …
Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Encyclopedia of Indianapolis
The track for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was the concept of flamboyant entrepreneur Carl Graham Fisher, born in Greensburg, Indiana, who in 1902 established himself in Indianapolis …
Overview - IMS Museum
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the oldest and most revered motorsports facilities in the world. Since its construction in 1909, this famous 2.5-mile racetrack has become a …
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum - Wikipedia
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is an automotive museum on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, United States, which houses the …
Indianapolis - Motor Racing History
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) was initiated by Carl Fisher (CGF) who, financially assisted by several other partners, formed the IMS in 1909. This group represented …
History of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis and featured "one of the most unique chapters of Indianapolis Motor Speedway history". A six-day aviation show that featured appearances by the Wright brothers, something …
Indianapolis Motor Speedway - The Historical Marker Database
Constructed in 1909, the Speedway has contributed significantly to the advancement of automotive technology and development of safety devices. It is unchallenged as the world's …