Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Posted by: Rinkey
N 39° 47.389 W 086° 14.022
16S E 565611 N 4404710
The historical marker outside the entrance to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
Waymark Code: WMGVV
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2006
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Constructed in 1909, the Speedway has contributed significantly to the advancement of automotive technology and development of safety devices. It is unchallenged as the world's oldest continuously operated race course and the site of the largest one-day sports event anywhere. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and dedicated on the 59th running of the "500," May 25, 1975.
County: Marion
Year Placed: 1975
Name: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
ID#: 49.1975.2
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