What is the nickname of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (nicknamed The Brickyard) is an automobile racing circuit located in Speedway, Indiana, (an enclave suburb of Indianapolis) in the United States.

How do I contact the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

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How much did it cost to buy the Indianapolis 500 Speedway?

How much did it cost to buy the Indianapolis 500 Speedway?
Though not officially acknowledged, the purchase price for the speedway was reported by the Indianapolis Star and News to be $750,000. Major renovations and repairs were made at a quick pace to the frail speedway, in time for the 1946 race.

Is there a golf course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

Also on the grounds is the Brickyard Crossing Golf Resort, which originally opened as the Speedway Golf Course in 1929. The golf course has 14 holes outside the track, along the backstretch, and four holes in the infield. The site is among the most visited attractions in Indianapolis, with 1 million guests annually.

When does the NTT IndyCar Series return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

The stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course Oct. 1-3 for the INDYCAR Harvest GP presented by GMR doubleheader, marking the only time that the series will race at a track where it already has competed this season.

Does Indianapolis Motor Speedway owe Josef Newgarden anything?

Does Indianapolis Motor Speedway owe Josef Newgarden anything?
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its historic 2.5-mile oval doesn't owe anything to anyone. It didn't owe Ray Harroun that win in 1911, nor did it owe Simon Pagenaud his 2019 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge victory. And as far as Josef Newgarden is concerned, it certainly doesn't owe him anything.

When does MotoAmerica return to Indiana Motor Speedway?

Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Thursday, September 12, 2019. Motorcycle road racing will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after a five-year absence as the MotoAmerica Series will compete Aug. 21-23, 2020, at the Racing Capital of the World.

What is the seating capacity of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Constructed in 1909, it is the second purpose-built, banked oval racing circuit after Brooklands and the first to be called a 'speedway'. It has a permanent seating capacity of 257,325 with infield seating raising the grand total capacity to an approximate 400,000.