Indianapolis Motor Speedway

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/indianapolis-motor-speedway

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Indianapolis Motor Speedway built?1909
2. How big is Indianapolis Motor Speedway?Over 559 acres (2.3 km2)
3. What is the location?Speedway, Indiana, United States
4. What is the permanent seating capacity?257,325
5. Why is it called "The Brickyard"?Because the track was originally paved with more than three million bricks.
6. What kinds of races are held there?The speedway hosts the Indy 500, the Brickyard 400, Formula One races, MotoGP, and many other racing events.

Purpose-built racing circuit: A track specifically constructed for the sole purpose of hosting motor racing events.
Banked oval: A circular or oval racetrack with its turns tilted upwards to allow for higher speeds.
FIA Grade One: The highest safety and operational standard awarded by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile for racing circuits.
National Historic Landmark: A designation for sites of exceptional national significance in American history and culture.