Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Possible IndyCar/NASCAR doubleheader at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

Possible IndyCar/NASCAR doubleheader at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

March 23, 2020
UPDATE: Indianapolis Motor Speedway has reportedly considered moving IndyCar's GMR Grand Prix weekend to July 4th to run with NASCAR.  The GMR Grand Prix was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 9

Dustin Lynch, Riley Green added to FGL Fest lineup at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Dustin Lynch, Riley Green added to FGL Fest lineup at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

February 19, 2020
Country music stars Dustin Lynch and Riley Green will perform during FGL Fest, the exciting concert headlined by global music superstars Florida Georgia Line on Saturday, July 4 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Indianapolis XFINITY race to be sponsored by Pennzoil; race details set

Indianapolis XFINITY race to be sponsored by Pennzoil; race details set

February 4, 2020
NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers will make racing history and add even more horsepower to a big celebration of America's birthday during the Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard on Saturday, July 4 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

XFINITY Series to use 14-turn road course at Indianapolis

XFINITY Series to use 14-turn road course at Indianapolis

January 28, 2020
Based on driver feedback and data from a test held last week, the NASCAR Xfinity Series will compete on the 14-turn road course layout at Indianapolis later this year

FGL Fest concert tickets on sale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

FGL Fest concert tickets on sale at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

January 24, 2020
Tickets are on sale now for FGL Fest, the exciting concert headlined by global music superstars Florida Georgia Line on Saturday, July 4 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course test showcases excitement to come for Xfinity Series

Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course test showcases excitement to come for Xfinity Series

January 22, 2020
The review was clearly evident on Matt DiBenedetto’s face and in his voice. After only one morning testing a NASCAR Xfinity Series car for the first time on one of Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road courses, DiBenedetto’s reaction said it all

XFINITY Series to run road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

XFINITY Series to run road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

January 15, 2020
Racing fans can “Go 4th” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the exciting, revamped annual NASCAR event weekend on July 3-5 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The action-packed holiday celebration will feature a first-ever NASCAR Xfinity Series road course race

Penske completes purchase of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar Series

Penske completes purchase of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar Series

January 6, 2020
Penske Corporation, a global transportation, automotive and motorsports leader, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), the NTT IndyCar Series and IMS Productions

Indy 500 Veteran, Racing Safety Pioneer Simpson Dies at 79

Indy 500 Veteran, Racing Safety Pioneer Simpson Dies at 79

December 16, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 - Veteran racer Bill Simpson, who made one Indianapolis 500 start and was renowned in global motorsports for his development of groundbreaking safety equipment, died Monday, Dec. 16 in Indianapolis due to complications from recent

IMS Salutes Four-Time Brickyard Winner Johnson upon Retirement Announcement

IMS Salutes Four-Time Brickyard Winner Johnson upon Retirement Announcement

November 20, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 - A statement from Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles about Jimmie Johnson, a four-time Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard winner and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, who announced Wednesday, Nov.

Penske Corporation, Hulman & Company News Conference Transcript

Penske Corporation, Hulman & Company News Conference Transcript

November 4, 2019
Penske Corporation, Hulman & Company News Conference

Indianapolis Motor Speedway sold to Penske Corporation UPDATES

Indianapolis Motor Speedway sold to Penske Corporation UPDATES

November 4, 2019
UPDATE - OFFICAL RELEASE: The Board of Directors of Hulman & Company announced today that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Penske Corporation, a global transportation, automotive and motorsports leader. Penske Entertainment Corp., a subsidiary

Indianapolis Motor Speedway tickets now on sale

Indianapolis Motor Speedway tickets now on sale

November 1, 2019
Tickets for the exciting, diverse lineup of events in 2020 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - including the NTT IndyCar Series, NASCAR and motorcycles - are on sale now at IMS.com and the IMS Ticket Office

Indianapolis Motor Speedway ticket renewals now available

Indianapolis Motor Speedway ticket renewals now available

September 9, 2019
Race fans should renew their tickets now for the 2020 Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard Powered by Florida Georgia Line and Indiana 250 to get the best prices and seat choices possible for the annual NASCAR races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which are moving

Indianapolis has considered use of road course

Indianapolis has considered use of road course

September 8, 2019
After seeing the stand-out success of last season’s road course/oval layout at Charlotte Motor Speedway, could a similar concept be deployed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway down the road

Indianapolis Motor Speedway to make charitable donation if race winners don’t do burnouts on the Yard of Bricks

Indianapolis Motor Speedway to make charitable donation if race winners don’t do burnouts on the Yard of Bricks

September 6, 2019
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is partnering with Riley Children's Foundation in Indianapolis to recognize children and families affected by childhood cancers, launching a promotion for winning NASCAR drivers Sept. 7-8 at the Racing Capital of the World to perform

Zeb Wise wins Driven2SaveLives BC39 at IMS dirt track; Stenhouse and Larson in top 10

Zeb Wise wins Driven2SaveLives BC39 at IMS dirt track; Stenhouse and Larson in top 10

September 6, 2019
Teen phenom Zeb Wise held off hard-charging runs from NASCAR stars and his Clauson-Marshall Racing teammates for a storybook win in the second annual Driven2SaveLives BC39 Powered by NOS Energy Drink on Sept. 5 at The Dirt Track at IMS

Florida Georgia Line to serve as Grand Marshals at Indianapolis

Florida Georgia Line to serve as Grand Marshals at Indianapolis

September 5, 2019
Global superstars Florida Georgia Line will serve as grand marshals of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race bearing their name this Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Larson wins Stoops Pursuit race at The Dirt Track at IMS

Larson wins Stoops Pursuit race at The Dirt Track at IMS

September 5, 2019
NASCAR star Kyle Larson prevailed in a thrilling, late-race battle to emerge from a last-lap, last-corner fracas victorious in the Stoops Pursuit race at The Dirt Track at IMS on the opening night of the Driven2SaveLives BC39 Powered by NOS Energy Drink

Big Machine Artists To Perform Patriotic Pre-Race Songs during NASCAR Weekend at IMS

Big Machine Artists To Perform Patriotic Pre-Race Songs during NASCAR Weekend at IMS

September 3, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019 - Big Machine recording artists Danielle Bradbery, Payton Smith and Callista Clark will perform songs paying tribute to America during NASCAR pre-race ceremonies Sept. 7-8 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Track Stats & Links

Track Specs:
Superspeedway: 2.5 mile quad-oval
Banking: turns: 9 degrees, 12 minutes
Straights: Front/Back – 3300 feet, Short Chute (between turns 1 and 2/3 and 4) – 660 feet
Seats: 235,000 was 257,325 before 2013
Capacity: ~350,000

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