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Since it opened in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been at the epicenter of motorsports history, on four wheels or two. Nearly all of the legends of worldwide racing have competed on the Speedway's hallowed ground, including names like Harroun, Foyt, Andretti, Unser, Mears, Gordon, Earnhardt, Schumacher and Rossi. Legends have been born at The Brickyard for more than 100 years. Read about the colorful tapestry of tradition, ingenuity, bravery, competition and speed that has made history for more than a century at a special place that continues to be a focal point for race fans worldwide.
Historical Timeline
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an American icon and the world's greatest racecourse. With more than 250,000 
permanent seats, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is also the world's largest seating facility.Since its opening, the Speedway has been a proving ground for automobiles and an important factor in the development of the present-day automobile. The Speedway also has been the scene of 93 Indianapolis 500 Mile Races, 16 Brickyard 400 NASCAR events, eight United States Grand Prix Formula One events and twoRed Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP races, playing host to some of the biggest names in racing history
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