You may not realize just how big Indianapolis Motor Speedway is
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway spans 560 acres and is one of the largest sports venues in the world by capacity. Recent updates include a new sound system, repaved sections, and an expanded merchandise store. The venue can accommodate around 350,000 people when including general admission, surpassing the populations of major Indiana cities.
- ▪Indianapolis Motor Speedway covers 560 acres and is bordered by 16th Street, 30th Street, Georgetown Road, and the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course.
- ▪The speedway has approximately 250,000 permanent seats and can hold up to around 350,000 with general admission.
- ▪IMS is so large that Yankee Stadium, Churchill Downs, Vatican City, the White House, the Taj Mahal, the Rose Bowl, and the Roman Colosseum could all fit inside simultaneously.
- ▪The 2026 Indianapolis 500 will feature a sellout crowd, lifting the traditional television blackout for only the third time in 75 years.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 08:34:33 +0000 |
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