The Oldest Super Speedway In America Is Right Here In Indiana And It's Amazing
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Courtney Johnston
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We have a lot of interesting historic places and events here in Indiana, and we’re pretty proud of our state heritage. While you’ll find many historic restaurants, state parks, and museums across our state, you probably weren’t aware that the country’s oldest superspeedway is located right here in Indiana.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is pretty famous for hosting the largest all day sports event in the world, but did you know it was actally the oldest superspeedway in the country? Built in 1909, this superspeedway is over a century old and still going strong.
If you're not familiar with what a superspeedway is, it's an oval racing track that's at least 2 miles long. It's also arguably one of the most famous racetracks in the world.
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This historic and incredible superspeedway is not only home to the huge Indy 500 race; it's also the location of NASCAR's Brickyard 400.
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This arena can fit the largest number of spectators in the world (over 250,000 and more with infield seating). The track itself is extremely flat, making it ideal for racing and is 2.5 miles long. The racetrack itself has remained practically untouched since it was first constructed.
This historic racetrack is a major source of pride for Hoosiers, and it's not hard to see why!
This speedway also has an incredible Motor Speedway Museum onsite that all racing fans will love exploring. You'll find this historic racetrack at 4790 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222.
Did you know that we had the largest superspeedway in the country located right here in Indiana? For more cool marvels to explore in Indiana, check out this list.
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