Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Speedway, IN
Winning cars from more than a century of the Indy 500. Some tours stop at the yard of bricks.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum in Speedway, Indiana, sits in the infield of the racetrack where the Indy 500 is held every year. The first museum opened on April 7, 1956; the current building, with about 96,000 square feet (roughly 8,900 square meters), opened on April 5, 1976. About 75 vehicles are on display at a time, and the collection includes more than thirty Indy 500 winning cars, with a large part kept in storage. The Borg-Warner Trophy has its permanent home in the museum.
A bus tour of the track can be booked for an additional fee. At the start/finish line lies the “Yard of Bricks,” a 36-inch (91 cm) strip of the original brick surface; in 1909 about 3.2 million bricks were laid in 63 days, and in October 1961 the rest of the track was paved over with asphalt except for this strip. Winners have kissed the bricks since 1996. Ask on site whether and where the tours stop at the Yard of Bricks.
- Nearest town
- Speedway, IN
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 39.7950, -86.2347
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum?
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is in Speedway, IN, at GPS 39.7950, -86.2347. It is about 4 mi from Indianapolis.
Can you camp near Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is VIP RV Lot, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum?
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Giant baskets and infinity rooms: a Midwest oddities run.
What is there to see near Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (4 mi), Brown County State Park (43 mi), Columbus Architecture Tour (44 mi) and Shades State Park (47 mi).
When is the best time to visit Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)