For NASCAR Fans, Indianapolis is The Ultimate Destination
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History on Wheels. Built in 1909 as an automobile proving ground; the speedway was built as a 2.5-mile rectangle because that was the largest track that could be constructed on the land available. The first 500-Mile International Sweepstakes was held on May 30, 1911 - and with the exception of two world wars, remains a Memorial Day fixture. Ray Harroun took nearly seven hours to complete the 500-mile distance in 1911, while Arie Luyendyk won the 1990 edition in a record two hours and 41 minutes. [Top]
Experience NASCAR culture during your Best Western stay. If you know what aero push, die cast and restrictor plate mean, then youre probably a NASCAR fanatic. You all want to take advantage of the Castleton Inns Indianapolis Motor Speedway Package, which includes admission to the Brickyard. [Top]
Why The Brickyard. The first event at the Motor Speedway was a hot-air balloon race, followed by three days of racing in August of 1909. However, the crushed stone and tar track was so dangerous, work began immediately on repaving the entire surface with more than three million bricks. [Top]
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