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Michelle R. Martinelli

FOUND: Indy 500 2023 why is indianapolis motor speedway called the brickyard | Mind Blowing Facts

This story was originally published in 2019. It has been updated.

There are more than 100 years of racing history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the iconic 2.5-mile track that will host the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday (pre-race coverage begins on NBC and Peacock at 11 a.m. ET but the green flag is set for 12:45 p.m. ET). So obviously, there’s a lot to learn about the track, the race and the drivers.

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