NASCAR TRACKS

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Speedway, IN
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Layout
Location:
Speedway, IN
Founded:
1909
Spectator Capacity:
257,000
Surface:
Asphalt
Length:
2.5 mi
Turns:
4
Major Events:
Verizon 200

TRACK BIOGRAPHY

Built in 1909, the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been hosting auto racing for well over 100 years. Most notably hosting the Indianapolis 500 and the former host of the United States Grand Prix, Indianapolis has a rich history of racing. NASCAR made their first trip to the speedway in 1994, and Indiana native Jeff Gordon took the inaugural NASCAR win.

NASCAR has had a significant impact on the racing history at Indianapolis, and for the 2018 and 2019 seasons was the last race before the NASCAR playoffs. Since 2021, the NASCAR Cup and NASCAR Xfinity series will visit the 2.5 mile track, utilizing the infield road course.

TRACK PHOTOS

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 05:  Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 RED KAP/Menards Ford, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 Powered by Big Machine Records at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 05, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 05:  Josh Bilicki, driver of the #7 Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 Powered by Big Machine Records at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 05, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 05:  Cole Custer, driver of the #41 Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 Powered by Big Machine Records at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 05, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images