Built in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the largest sporting facility in the world. The 252,189 permanent seat facility was once paved with over 3.2 million bricks, most of which still lie under the asphalt. Only a single strip of bricks, a yard in width, remain visible at IMS and are used as the start/finish line.

Fast Facts
  • Broke Ground: March, 15 1909
  • Opened: August, 12 1909
  • Owner: Hulman & Company
  • 2.5 Miles in distance
  • Straightaways are 5/8 of a mile each
  • Short Chutes are 1/8 of a mile each
  • Turns are 1/4 of a mile each
  • 9 degrees, 12 minutes of banking in all 4 corners
  • IMS property sits on 1,025 acres
  • 252,189 permanent seats

For an in depth look at each Terrace/Vista, just click the desired section on the right.
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