Overview
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is home to the Indianapolis 500 and is the largest sports venue in the world by seating capacity.
History
The track opened in 1909 and was paved with bricks, earning the nickname "the Brickyard". The first Indianapolis 500 was held in 1911.
Today
Race weekends bring hundreds of thousands of fans and one of the largest event-security operations in the country.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.