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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) was constructed in 1909 and originally built as a test facility for the automotive industry.
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The first ever race held at the IMS was the 1910 Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, making the track the original home of what is now known as the IndyCar Series.
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The track is so large, it was given its own zip code of 46224.
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Over 400,000 people attend the Indianapolis 500 every May, making it one of the largest single-day sporting events in the world.
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The IMS is the only racing circuit in the world to host an annual Formula 1 race since its first race in 2000.
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The circuit has a total length of 2.5 miles (4.02 km) and consists of four turns, each with their own unique characteristics.
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The IndyCar Series has used the traditional “oval” version of the track for most of its races over the years, but recently has added a “road course” configuration to the mix, allowing for a much more diverse type of racing.
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The IMS Museum houses artifacts from the past races and drivers, including a race car from each of the Indianapolis 500 winners.
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The track is home to the famous “Yard of Bricks”, affectionately known as the original starting line of the Indianapolis 500.
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The “500 Festival” held each May brings 500,000 people to downtown Indianapolis to celebrate the race and the history of the Indy 500.