Indianapolis Motor Speedway
(317) 484-6744
4790 W 16th St
Indianapolis,
IN
46222
39.7875
-86.2359
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Overview
If you haven't heard of the Indy 500 then you probably haven't heard of Indianapolis. Held on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway that put the city on the map, this track is also host to other legendary auto races, luring scads of visor-wearing, binocular-toting visitors to Indiana. The racetrack got the nickname "The Brickyard" because it was once paved with bricks.
The Experience
Even if you can't make it to the Indy 500, you should still drop by the racetrack. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum displays more than 30 race cars that have won the Indy 500. History-lovers take note: One of these speed demons dates all the way back to 1911. You may not break any world records, but hop aboard the minibus that carts visitors around the racetrack.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 22, 2005
Now this is a cool museum! It's really cheap compared to the rest of Indy 500 events and attactions. $3.00. And it's so cool to be able to see those cars up close and to be able to see how they have changed over the years. You don't have to be a total gearhead to enjoy this place, but don't take a girly girl who hates cars and racing. Trust me on that one!
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November 08, 2005
If you are a local business here in Indy...and take your employees out for a company out of some sort every year then give this a shot, you can get a group deal put together and take everyone around the track on the bus, kiss the bricks and get some great company photos, the tour of the media center is interesting and the gift shop and musuem has something for everyone to see.
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October 30, 2005
The big oval is FULL of nostalgia. Inside the museum, you can see how the cars have changed from the FIRST race, to the most recent. There are many, many actual race cars on exhibit. There is also a film or two showing in the movie room. I believe there are a few that alternate, but mostly they show you the history of racing, and how it was cancelled for a few years, for the war. You can also see many of the trophies that have been won during the years. In the upstairs of the museum building, you can find prints from just about every race. Find a photo of your favorite race car driver and have it signed or framed. GREAT memorabilia for any race fan! The giftshop has many different things to choose from as well.
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The Extras:
For a schedule of racetrack tours call (317) 484-6700.
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Libraries, Equestrian Activities, Non-Profit Organizations, Museums, Race Tracks
