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“Kyle [Busch] Is Driving Way Over His Head”: Kevin Harvick Holds ‘Bleeding’ Rowdy Guilty for Indianapolis Misery

Kevin Harvick pinned the blame on Kyle Busch for derailing his team's strong run late in the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Brad Keselowski Nearly Pulling Off a Joey Logano-Esque Masterclass Leaves Bubba Wallace’s Insider Shocked

Freddie Kraft analyzes Brad Keselowski's fuel-saving strategy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, clarifying that the No. 4 driver could have won the race!

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“I Don’t Want to Get Beaten by a Girl”: Danica Patrick’s Dad Brutally Shuts Down Chauvinist Attacks with a Wild Revelation About Female Drivers

Kenny Wallace fires at NASCAR's boys club. Danica Patrick's dad weighs in on the toxic culture. Is it time for a checkered flag on sexism?

AUTO: MAY 19 IndyCar Series – Indianapolis 500 Qualifications Day

NASCAR Defies Denny Hamlin’s Outrage to Defend Its ‘Finish Under Green’ Mindset in Controversial Brickyard 400 Call

NASCAR further clarified their take on the late race controversy to SiriusXM which handed Kyle Larson his first Brickyard 400 win.

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Kevin Harvick Snubs Ryan Blaney’s Rant to Side with NASCAR in Questionably Handing Kyle Larson the Brickyard 400 Win

Kevin Harvick shared his take on the hot topic regarding the decision by NASCAR allowing Kyle Larson to take the lead on late race restart.

Kevin Harvick, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson

“Tastes Like Race Manipulation” – NASCAR Fandom Attack Kyle Larson’s Wife’s Iconic Celebration Following Controversial Brickyard 400 Win

With Kyle Larson registering a debatable win in the Brickyard 400, the NASCAR community expresses its disappointment with the outcome.

AUTO: MAR 03 NASCAR Xfinity Series – Boyd Gaming 300

Despite Costing Ryan Blaney’s Fury, NASCAR Refuses to Step Back From Controversial Brickyard 400 Call

NASCAR defended its stance on the controversial decision that cost Ryan Blaney a potential win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

NASCAR: Daytona 500 Qualifying

Kyle Larson Acquitted of Accusations as Denny Hamlin Pulls Out Records to Clear the Air Around Indy Controversy

Denny Hamlin isn't one to mince words. And when it came to his possible rival and controversy, he didn't back out and made claims

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“The Sport Needs Kyle Busch”- Veteran Spotter Backs KFB’s ‘International’ Corey LaJoie Slander Amidst Jeopardized ‘19’ Streak

No payback at the Brickyard 400, but tensions are high. What's next for Corey LaJoie & Kyle Busch as NASCAR heads to Richmond?

NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500

Controversial Insider Singles Out Goodyear’s Hand Behind Indianapolis’ Downfall, Drops Bold 6-Word Verdict

A staggering crowd made it to Indianapolis this weekend. But if you wonder why NASCAR stopped racing here, Griffin has the answer.

NASCAR: Verizon 200 at the Brickyard

“It Just Died”- Disgruntled SHR Star Defends Indy Debacle With Bold Claim

After spinning multiple drivers in a massive wreck at the Brickyard 400, Ryan Preece offers an explanation for his actions.

Stewart-Haas Racing driver Ryan Preece

“It’s Been Mistake After Mistake”- Insider Warns Tony Stewart’s Mentee Amidst Constant Failure To Prove JGR Merit

Controversial NASCAR insider has urged a Stewart-Haas Racing driver to clean up his act before his impending move to Joe Gibbs Racing.

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About Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway - 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a car racing circuit situated in Speedway, Indiana (a territory suburb of Indianapolis) in the United States. It is the home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400, and previously, the United States Grand Prix.

Situated at the intersection of sixteenth Street and Georgetown Road, roughly six miles (10 km) west of Downtown Indianapolis, it is the biggest sporting venue on the planet.

In August 1994, the Brickyard 400 for the NASCAR Winston Cup Series made its presentation, and at that point, included the biggest group and biggest money handbag in NASCAR history. From 1998 to 2003, an IROC occasion was held as a help race.

Since 2012, the Brickyard 400 has been upheld by the Pennzoil 150 of the NASCAR Xfinity Series; in 2020, the race was moved to the infield street course.

Referred to for a period as Kroger Super Weekend, it likewise recently facilitated the Brickyard Grand Prix for the TUDOR United Sports Car Championship on the infield street course.

History

Developed in 1909, it is the second purpose-built, banked oval dashing circuit after Brooklands and the first to be known as a 'speedway,' It is the third-oldest permanent vehicle race track on the planet, behind Brooklands and the Milwaukee Mile. With a perpetual seating limit of 257,325, it is the highest-capacity sports venue in the world.

Considered relatively flat by American standards, the track is a 2.5-mile-long (4.0 km) rectangular oval with measurements that have remained basically unaltered since its development.

It has two 5?8-mile-long (1,000 m) straightaways, four mathematically indistinguishable 1?4-mile (400 m) turns, connected by two 1?8-mile (200 m) short straightaways, named "short chutes," between turns 1 and 2, and between turns 3 and 4.

Notwithstanding the Indianapolis 500, the speedway additionally has NASCAR's Brickyard 400 and Pennzoil 150. From 2000 to 2007, the speedway facilitated the Formula One United States Grand Prix, and from 2008 to 2015, the Moto GP.

On the grounds of the speedway is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, which opened in 1956 and houses the Hall of Fame. The exhibition hall moved into its present structure situated in the infield in 1976. Also on the grounds is the Brickyard Crossing Golf Resort, which initially opened as the Speedway Golf Course in 1929.

On November 4, 2019, Hulman and Company reported the offer of its organization, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the IndyCar Series and related ventures to Penske Corporation, claimed by Roger Penske.

From 1919 to 1993, the Indianapolis 500 was the lone authorized race held at the Speedway. At the point when Tony George (Hulman's grandson) acquired the track, he led a push to carry additional dashing occasions to the track.

Quick Facts

LocationSpeedway, Indiana
OperatorIMS, LLC (subsidiary of Penske Entertainment Group.)
Major EventsIndyCar Series

Indianapolis 500

GMR Grand Prix

NASCAR Cup Series

Brickyard 400

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Pennzoil 150

Length2.500 mi (4.023 km)