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Race results from the automobile and motorcycle races contested at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. Races have been held on seven different track configurations:

  • Oval (1909–present): 2.500 miles; 4 turns; counter-clockwise
  • Automobile road course (2000–2007): 2.605 miles; 13 turns; clockwise
  • Motorcycle road course (2008–2013): 2.621 miles; 16 turns; counter-clockwise
  • Automobile road course (2009–2013): 2.534 miles; 13 turns; clockwise
  • Automobile road course INDYCAR GP version (2014–present): 2.439 miles; 14 turns; clockwise
  • Automobile road course SCCA Runoffs version (2014–present): 2.589 miles; 15 turns; clockwise
  • Motorcycle road course (2014–present): 2.591 miles; 16 turns; counter-clockwise
  • Dirt track (2018–present): 0.200 miles; 4 turns; counter-clockwise

Automobile races – oval

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Prest-O-Lite Trophy, Wheeler-Schebler Trophy, and other early automobile races (1909–1910)

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On four race weekends in 1909 and 1910, a total of 82 automobile races were held, with lengths varying between 5 and 250 miles. Of these, 17 were of distance of 20 miles or more.[1] None of the short races served as a qualifying race, or "heat" race, for the longer events. Each race stood on its own, and awarded its own trophy. All 82 races were sanctioned by the American Automobile Association (AAA). The 1909 races took place on the original crushed stone and tar surface. As the weekend progressed, the track surface began breaking up badly, and the final race of the weekend, scheduled for a 300-mile length, was shortened to 235 miles. The next scheduled weekend of auto races, planned for early October, was canceled so the track could be repaved in brick during the fall of 1909. Over two days in December, several automobile and motorcycle racers conducted speed exhibitions, in extremely cold temperatures. No races had been planned for that event. The next races were run over three holiday weekends in 1910.

August 1909 meet

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Date Race name Winning driver Car Race distance Class
Miles Laps
Aug 19 Unnamed (1st race held this date) United States Louis Schwitzer Stoddard-Dayton 5 2 Stock 161–230 cu in
Aug 19 Unnamed (2nd race held this date) United States Louis Chevrolet Buick 10 4 Stock 231–300 cu in
Aug 19 Unnamed (3rd race held this date) Canada William Bourque Knox 5 2 Stock 301–450 cu in
Aug 19 Unnamed (4th race held this date) United States Ray Harroun Marmon 10 4 Handicap
Aug 19 Prest-O-Lite Trophy United States Bob Burman Buick 250 100 Stock 301–450 cu in
Aug 20 Unnamed (1st race held this date) United States Lewis Strang Buick 5 2 Stock 231–300 cu in
Aug 20 Unnamed (2nd race held this date) United States Charlie Merz National 10 4 Stock 301–450 cu in
Aug 20 Unnamed (3rd race held this date) United States Johnny Aitken National 10 4 Stock > 601 cu in
Aug 20 Unnamed (4th race held this date) United States Carl Wright Stoddard-Dayton 50 20 161–230 cu in
Aug 20 Ford Trophy United States Len Zengel Chadwick 10 4 Free for all
Aug 20 Unnamed (6th race held this date) United States Johnny Aitken National 5 2 Handicap
Aug 20 G & J Trophy United States Lewis Strang Buick 100 40 Stock 231–300 cu in
Aug 21 Unnamed (1st race held this date) United States Tom Kincade National 15 6 Handicap
Aug 21 Unnamed (2nd race held this date) United States Eddie Hearne Fiat 10 4 Amateur
Aug 21 Remy Grand Brassard United States Barney Oldfield Benz 25 10 Free for all
Aug 21 Wheeler-Schebler Trophy United States Leigh Lynch Jackson 235 94 Stock > 601 cu in

May 1910 meet

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Date Race name Winning driver Car Race distance Class
Miles Laps
May 27 Unnamed (1st race held this date) United States Louis Chevrolet Buick 5 2 Stock 161–230 cu in
May 27 Unnamed (2nd race held this date) United States Ray Harroun Marmon 10 4 Stock 231–300 cu in
May 27 Unnamed (3rd race held this date) United States Tom Kincade National 5 2 Stock 301–450 cu in
May 27 Unnamed (4th race held this date) United States Johnny Aitken National 10 4 Stock 451–600 cu in
May 27 Unnamed (5th race held this date) United States Arthur Greiner National 5 2 Handicap
May 27 Unnamed (6th race held this date) United States Arthur Greiner National 5 2 Amateur
May 27 Speedway Helmet United States Bob Burman Buick 5 2 Free for all
May 27 Prest-O-Lite Trophy United States Tom Kincade National 100 40 Stock 301–450 cu in
May 28 Unnamed (1st race held this date) United States Johnny Aitken National 10 4 Stock 301–450 cu in
May 28 Unnamed (2nd race held this date) United States Barney Oldfield Knox 5 2 Stock 451–600 cu in
May 28 Unnamed (3rd race held this date) United States Howdy Wilcox National 10 4 Handicap
May 28 Wheeler-Schebler Trophy United States Ray Harroun Marmon 200 80 Stock > 601 cu in
May 30 Unnamed (1st race held this date) United States Caleb Bragg Fiat 10 4 Free for all
May 30 Unnamed (2nd race held this date) United States Louis Chevrolet Buick 10 4 Stock 161–230 cu in
May 30 Unnamed (3rd race held this date) United States Joe Dawson Marmon 5 2 Stock 231–300 cu in
May 30 Unnamed (4th race held this date) United States Caleb Bragg Fiat 5 2 Free for all
May 30 Unnamed (5th race held this date) United States Ray Harroun Marmon 10 4 Stock 231–300 cu in
May 30 Unnamed (6th race held this date) United States Barney Oldfield Knox 5 2 Stock 451–600 cu in
May 30 Unnamed (7th race held this date) United States Johnny Aitken National 5 2 Stock 301–450 cu in
May 30 Unnamed (8th race held this date) United States Jack Reed Stoddard-Dayton 5 2 Handicap
May 30 Unnamed (9th race held this date) United States Barney Oldfield Knox 10 4 Stock 451–600 cu in
May 30 Unnamed (10th race held this date) United States Johnny Aitken National 10 4 Stock 301–450 cu in
May 30 Unnamed (11th race held this date) United States Caleb Bragg Fiat 10 4 Free for all
May 30 Remy Grand Brassard United States Ray Harroun Marmon 50 20 Stock 231–300 cu in

July 1910 meet

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Date Race name Winning driver Car Race distance Class
Miles Laps
July 1 Unnamed (1st race held this date) United States Mortimer Roberts Herreshoff 5 2 Stock < 161 cu in
July 1 Unnamed (2nd race held this date) United States Louis Chevrolet Buick 5 2 Stock 161–230 cu in
July 1 Unnamed (3rd race held this date) United States Joe Dawson [a] Marmon 10 4 Stock 231–300 cu in
July 1 Unnamed (4th race held this date) United States Johnny Aitken [b] National 15 6 Stock 301–450 cu in
July 1 Unnamed (5th race held this date) United States Harry Grant ALCO 10 4 Stock 451–600 cu in
July 1 Unnamed (6th race held this date) United States N. J. Sutcliffe Maytag 10 4 Handicap
July 1 Unnamed (7th race held this date) United States Arthur Greiner National 5 2 Amateur
July 1 Speedway Helmet United States Eddie Hearne Benz 10 4 Free for all
July 1 G & J Trophy United States Billy Pearce [c] FAL 50 20 Stock 231–300 cu in
July 2 Unnamed (1st race held this date) United States Mortimer Roberts Herreshoff 10 4 Stock < 161 cu in
July 2 Unnamed (2nd race held this date) United States Louis Chevrolet Buick 10 4 Stock 161–230 cu in
July 2 Unnamed (3rd race held this date) United States Joe Dawson [d] Marmon 5 2 Stock 231–300 cu in
July 2 Unnamed (4th race held this date) United States Johnny Aitken [e] National 10 4 Stock 301–450 cu in
July 2 Unnamed (5th race held this date) United States Harry Grant ALCO 20 8 Stock 451–600 cu in
July 2 Unnamed (6th race held this date) United States George Robertson Simplex 10 4 Handicap
July 2 Unnamed (7th race held this date) United States Arthur Greiner National 10 4 Amateur
July 2 Unnamed (8th race held this date) United States Johnny Aitken National 5 2 Free for all
July 2 Remy Grand Brassard United States Joe Dawson [a] Marmon 100 40 Stock 301–450 cu in
July 4 Unnamed (1st race held this date) United States Louis Chevrolet Buick 10 4 Stock 161–230 cu in
July 4 Unnamed (2nd race held this date) United States Mortimer Roberts Herreshoff 5 2 Stock < 161 cu in
July 4 Unnamed (3rd race held this date) United States Louis Heineman FAL 5 2 Stock 231–300 cu in
July 4 Cobe Trophy United States Joe Dawson Marmon 200 80 Stock > 601 cu in
July 4 Unnamed (5th race held this date) United States Arthur Greiner [f] National 5 2 Amateur
July 4 Unnamed (6th race held this date) United States Eddie Hearne Benz 20 8 Free for all
[a] Joe Dawson was awarded this victory in late July, after the original first-place finisher (Bob Burman) was disqualified.
[b] Johnny Aitken was awarded this victory in late July, after the original first-place finisher (Bob Burman) was disqualified.
[c] Billy Pearce was awarded this victory in late July, after the original first-place finisher (Bob Burman) and second place
finisher (Louis Chevrolet) were disqualified.
[d] Joe Dawson was awarded this victory in late July, after the original first-place finisher (Louis Chevrolet) and second place
finisher (Bob Burman) were disqualified.
[e] Johnny Aitken was awarded this victory in late July, after the original first-place finisher (Louis Chevrolet) was disqualified.
[f] Arthur Greiner was awarded this victory in late July, after the original first-place finisher (Spencer Wishart) was disqualified.

September 1910 meet

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Date Race Name Winning Driver Car Race Distance Class
Miles Laps
Sep 3 Unnamed (1st race held this date) United States Louis Edmunds Cole 5 2 Stock 161–230 cu in
Sep 3 Unnamed (2nd race held this date) United States Ray Harroun Marmon 5 2 Stock 231–300 cu in
Sep 3 Unnamed (3rd race held this date) United States Johnny Aitken National 5 2 Stock 301–450 cu in
Sep 3 Unnamed (4th race held this date) United States Howdy Wilcox National 5 2 Stock 451–600 cu in
Sep 3 Speedway Helmet United States Eddie Hearne Benz 10 4 Free for all
Sep 3 Unnamed (6th race held this date) Walter Emmons Herreshoff 5 2 Stock < 161 cu in
Sep 3 Unnamed (7th race held this date) United States Eddie Hearne Benz 100 40 Free for all
Sep 3 Unnamed (8th race held this date) United States Louis Edmunds Cole 5 2 Handicap
Sep 3 Remy Grand Brassard United States Howdy Wilcox National 100 40 Stock < 451 cu in
Sep 5 Unnamed (1st race held this date) Walter Emmons Herreshoff 5 2 Stock < 161 cu in
Sep 5 Unnamed (2nd race held this date) United States Ralph DePalma Fiat 10 4 Free for all
Sep 5 Unnamed (3rd race held this date) United States Lee Frayer Firestone-Columbus 5 2 Stock 161–230 cu in
Sep 5 Unnamed (4th race held this date) United States Ray Harroun Marmon 5 2 Stock 231–300 cu in
Sep 5 Unnamed (5th race held this date) United States Johnny Aitken National 5 2 Stock 301–450 cu in
Sep 5 Unnamed (6th race held this date) United States Howdy Wilcox National 5 2 Stock 451–600 cu in
Sep 5 Unnamed (7th race held this date) United States W.J. Barndollar McFarlan 5 2 Handicap
Sep 5 Unnamed (8th race held this date) United States Eddie Hearne Benz 50 20 Free for all
Sep 5 Unnamed (9th race held this date) United States Johnny Aitken National 200 80 Stock > 601 cu in

Indianapolis 500 (since 1911)

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Harvest Auto Racing Classic (1916)

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Brickyard 400 (1994–2020, 2024)

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IROC at Indy (1998–2003)

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Freedom 100 (2003–2019)

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Pennzoil 250 (2012–2019, 2024)

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Automobile races – road course

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United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis (2000–2007)

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Beginning in 2000, the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis, a round of the Formula One World Championship, was held on a combined road course, utilizing part of the oval and a new infield segment. The first running was widely popular, and marked the return of Formula One to the United States for the first time since 1991.

During the 2005 Formula One season, a rule mandated all cars must run an entire (305 km / 190 miles) race on one set of tires, and there was a tire war between Bridgestone and Michelin during the season. That led to controversy when two crashes in practice took place with Michelin-shod cars because of tire failure, especially with the high g-loads through turns 12 and 13. On race morning, all cars utilizing Michelin tires withdrew from the race on the formation lap due to safety concerns and the rules in question at the time. The controversy tarnished the event, angered fans and media, and led to costly ticket refunds.

The event recovered, with successful races held in 2006 and 2007, but crowds never matched the year 2000 attendance. After the contract expired in 2007, an agreement could not be reached to hold the race in 2008. A future return to Indianapolis had been rumored, but was always denied. Speedway officials claimed they made profit on the first four runnings, but lost money on the last four runnings. After the announcement of a new United States Grand Prix in Austin, and management and schedule changes at the Speedway, a return of Formula One is highly unlikely.

Year Date Race name Winning driver Car Race distance Report
Miles Laps
2000 September 24 SAP United States Grand Prix Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 190.2 73 Report
2001 September 30 SAP United States Grand Prix Finland Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes 190.2 73 Report
2002 September 29 SAP United States Grand Prix Brazil Rubens Barrichello Ferrari 190.2 73 Report
2003 September 28 Foster's HSBC United States Grand Prix Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 190.2 73 Report
2004 June 20 Foster's United States Grand Prix Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 190.2 73 Report
2005 June 19 Foster's United States Grand Prix Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 190.2 73 Report
2006 July 2 Vodafone United States Grand Prix Germany Michael Schumacher Ferrari 190.2 73 Report
2007 June 17 RBS United States Grand Prix United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 190.2 73 Report

Porsche Supercup (2000–2006)

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The Porsche Supercup series held twin races, as support to the United States Grand Prix. On September 23, 2000, by winning the first of two races, Bernd Maylander earned the distinction of becoming the first driver to win a race of any kind on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. All participating cars: Porsche.

Year Date Winning driver Race distance
Miles Laps
2000 Sep 23 Germany Bernd Maylander 41.7 16
Sep 24 Germany Jörg Bergmeister 41.7 16
2001 Sep 29 Germany Sascha Maassen 41.7 16
Sep 30 Germany Jörg Bergmeister 41.7 16
2002 Sep 28 Australia Alex Davison 41.7 16
Sep 29 Germany Wolf Henzler 41.7 16
2003 Sep 27 Netherlands Patrick Huisman 41.7 16
Sep 28 Germany Wolf Henzler 41.7 16
2004 June 19 Germany Wolf Henzler 41.7 16
June 20 Germany Wolf Henzler 41.7 16
2005 June 18 Belgium David Saelens 41.7 16
June 19 Belgium David Saelens 41.7 16
2006 July 1 United Kingdom Richard Westbrook 41.7 16
July 2 United Kingdom Richard Westbrook 41.7 16

Ferrari Challenge (2000–2002, 2019–2022)

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The Ferrari Challenge series held races, as support to the first three United States Grand Prix events. Beginning in 2019, the championship returned to IMS with a stand-alone event, featuring four races over two series. All participating cars: Ferrari.

Year Date Series Winning driver Race distance
Miles Laps
2000 September 24 Trofeo Pirelli United States Steve Earle 39.1 15
2001 September 30 Trofeo Pirelli United States Steve Earle 33.9 13
2002 September 29 Trofeo Pirelli Republic of Ireland Michael Cullen 31.3 12
2019 July 27 Trofeo Pirelli Chile Benjamin Hites 48.8 20
July 27 Coppa Shell United States Dale Katechis 41.5 17
July 28 Trofeo Pirelli Chile Benjamin Hites 48.8 20
July 28 Coppa Shell United States Mark Issa 46.3 19
2020 July 25 Trofeo Pirelli United States Cooper MacNeil 51.2 21
July 25 Coppa Shell United States Kevan Millstein 41.5 17
July 26 Trofeo Pirelli United States Cooper MacNeil 51.2 21
July 26 Coppa Shell United States Kevan Millstein 48.8 20
2021 July 17 Trofeo Pirelli United States Jason McCarthy 51.2 21
July 17 Coppa Shell United States Jeremy Clarke 39.0 16
July 18 Trofeo Pirelli United States Jason McCarthy 51.2 21
July 18 Coppa Shell United States Jeremy Clarke 34.1 14
2022 July 16 Trofeo Pirelli United States Jason McCarthy 51.2 21
July 16 Coppa Shell United States Chuck Whittall 34.1 14
July 17 Trofeo Pirelli United States Jason McCarthy 36.6 15
July 17 Coppa Shell United States Michael Petramalo 43.9 18

Formula BMW (2004–2007)

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The Formula BMW USA series held twin races, as support to the United States Grand Prix.

Year Date Winning driver Race distance
Miles Laps
2004 June 19 United States Jonathan Summerton 36.5 14
June 20 United States Matt Jaskol 36.5 14
2005 June 18 Australia James Davison 33.9 13
June 19 France Richard Philippe 33.9 13
2006 July 1 Canada Robert Wickens 39.1 15
July 2 Monaco Stefano Coletti 39.1 15
2007 June 16 Canada Daniel Morad 39.1 15
June 17 Mexico Esteban Gutiérrez 39.1 15

Porsche Carrera Cup North America (2007, 2021–present)

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The Porsche Carrera Cup North America, which replaced the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge in 2021, holds twin races. It was held as support to the United States Grand Prix in 2007. All participating cars: Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.

Year Date Winning driver Race distance
Miles Laps
2007 June 16 United States Charles Scardina 46.9 18
June 17 United States Bryce Miller 49.5 19
2021 September 11 United Kingdom Sebastian Priaulx 72.6 28
September 12 Canada Parker Thompson 64.8 25
September 12 United Kingdom Sebastian Priaulx 51.8 20
2022 September 3 Canada Parker Thompson 63.4 26
September 4 United States Riley Dickinson 61.0 25

Battle on the Bricks (2012–2014, 2023–present)

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Brickyard Sports Car Challenge (2012–2014, 2023–present)

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Grand Prix of Indianapolis (since 2014)

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Indy Pro Series / Indy Lights / Indy NXT (2005–2007, 2014–2019, 2021–present)

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USF Pro 2000 (since 2014)

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USF 2000 (since 2014)

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Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational (2014–2019, 2022–present)

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The Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational is a series of races for various classes of vintage racing automobiles. The event is sanctioned by the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association.[2][3][4][5] The event returned in 2022 after a two year absence.

Year Date Race name Winning driver Car Race distance Class group
Miles Laps
2014 June 6 Hawk Performance Vintage/Classic Enduro United States Frank Beck 1972 Porsche 914 75.6 31 1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 6a, 8
June 6 Hawk Performance Historic GT/GTP Enduro United States Travis Engen 2005 Audi R8 117.1 48 5b, 6b, 7, 9, 10
June 7 Unnamed (1st race this date) United States Kurt Fazekas 1985 Porsche 944 19.5 8 8
June 7 Unnamed (2nd race this date) United States Paddins Dowling 1939 Maserati 4CL 19.5 8 PW
June 7 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United States Travis Engen 1970 Chevron B17b 19.5 8 2
June 7 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Jim Pace 1968 McLaren M6B 19.5 8 7
June 7 Unnamed (5th race this date) United States Curt Vogt 1970 Ford Mustang 19.5 8 6.2
June 7 Unnamed (6th race this date) United States Hobart Buppert 1969 Lola T70 MKIII 19.5 8 5
June 8 Indy Legends Charity Pro/Am United States Al Unser Jr.
Canada Peter Klutt
1969 Chevrolet Corvette 51.2 21 6.1, 6.2
June 8 Unnamed (2nd race this date) United States Brian French 1997 Benetton B197 19.5 8 9
June 8 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United States William Carson 1967 MG Midget 19.5 8 1
June 8 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Jeffrey Bernatovich 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 19.5 8 10
June 8 Unnamed (5th race this date) United States Goran Nyberg 1965 Volvo P1800 19.5 8 3, 4
June 8 Unnamed (6th race this date) United States Craig Bennett 1974 Shadow DN4 19.5 8 11
June 8 Unnamed (7th race this date) United States Jody O'Donnell 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 19.5 8 6.1
2015 June 13 Unnamed (1st race this date) United States Chris MacAllister 1972 J.W. Automotive Mirage M6 34.1 14 7
June 13 Unnamed (2nd race this date) United States Brady Refenning 1974 Porsche 911 31.7 13 6.2
June 13 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United States Rex Barrett 1933 Ford Indy Car 24.4 10 PW
June 13 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Travis Engen 2005 Audi R8 34.1 14 11
June 13 Unnamed (5th race this date) United States Patrick Ryan 1967 Triumph Spitfire 24.4 10 1, FJr, 3.2
June 13 Unnamed (6th race this date) United States Ike Keeler 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass 34.1 14 10
June 13 Indy Legends Charity Pro/Am United States Bob Lazier
United States Jim Caudle
1969 Chevrolet Corvette 48.8 20 6.1, 6.2
June 13 Unnamed (8th race this date) United States Travis Engen 1970 Chevron B17b 26.8 11 2
June 13 Unnamed (9th race this date) United States Stephen Steers 1958 Echidna Roadster 26.8 11 3.1, 4
June 13 Unnamed (10th race this date) United States James French 1997 Jordan 197 29.3 12 9
June 13 Unnamed (11th race this date) United States Jody O'Donnell 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 29.3 12 6.1
June 13 Unnamed (12th race this date) United States Jim Hamblin 1968 Porsche 911 26.8 11 8
June 13 Unnamed (13th race this date) United States David Jacobs 1966 Lola T70 MKII 7.3 4 5
June 14 Hawk Performance Vintage/Classic Enduro United States Gray Gregory
United States Randy Buck
1969 Chevron B16 80.5 33 1, 3.1, 4, 5, 6.2, 8
June 14 Hawk Performance Historic GT/GTP Enduro United States Travis Engen 2005 Audi R8 92.7 38 6.1, 6.2, 7, 9, 10, 11
2016 June 18 Unnamed (1st race this date) United States David Fershtand 2005 Chevrolet Corvette 24.4 10 10
June 18 Unnamed (2nd race this date) United States Travis Engen 2005 Audi R8 26.8 11 11, F5k
June 18 Unnamed (3rd race this date) Canada Jacek Mucha 2007 Panoz DP01 24.4 10 9
June 18 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Paddins Dowling 1934 ERA R2A 19.5 8 PW
June 18 Hawk Performance Vintage/Classic Enduro United States Scott Kissinger 1971 Datsun 240Z 70.8 29 1, 3, 5, 8
June 18 Indy Legends Charity Pro/Am United States Robby Unser
Germany André Ahrlé
1965 Cobra CompR 60.8 25 6
June 18 Unnamed (7th race this date) United States Alex MacAllister 1971 Chevron B19 26.8 11 5, 7
June 18 Unnamed (8th race this date) United States Steve Patti 1963 Ginetta G4 19.5 8 3, 4
June 18 Unnamed (9th race this date) United States Bob Koons 1961 Lotus 20 22.0 9 1
June 18 Unnamed (10th race this date) United States Richard Nichols 1971 Datsun 240Z 19.5 8 8, 12a
June 18 Unnamed (11th race this date) United States Curt Vogt 1970 Ford Mustang 19.5 8 6a
June 18 Unnamed (12th race this date) Canada Peter Klutt 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 22.0 9 6b, 12b
June 19 Hawk Performance Historic GT/GTP Enduro United States Travis Engen 2005 Audi R8 136.6 56 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12b
June 19 Unnamed (2nd race this date) United States Kirk Blaha 1970 Datsun 240Z 19.5 8 8, 12a
June 19 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United States Steve Patti 1963 Ginetta G4 19.5 8 3, 4
June 19 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Alex MacAllister 1971 Chevron B19 26.8 11 5, 7
June 19 Unnamed (5th race this date) United States Ron Hornig 1971 Brabham BT35 19.5 8 2
June 19 Unnamed (6th race this date) Netherlands Niek Hommerson 2004 Maserati MC12 26.8 11 11, F5k
June 19 Unnamed (7th race this date) United States Scott Hackenson 1967 Ford Mustang 24.4 10 6a
June 19 Unnamed (8th race this date) United States Jody O'Donnell 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 19.5 8 6b, 12b
June 19 Unnamed (9th race this date) Canada Jacek Mucha 2007 Panoz DP01 24.4 10 9
2017 June 17 Unnamed (1st race this date) United States Bob Hatle 1989 Swift DB-3 22.0 9 2
June 17 Unnamed (2nd race this date) United States Jesse Prather 1961 Elva Courier 22.0 9 1, 3, 4
June 17 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United States John Harrold 1978 Chevron B36 22.0 9 5, 7
June 17 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Kurt Fazekas 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 22.0 9 10, 12b
June 17 Unnamed (5th race this date) Canada Jacek Mucha 2006 Swift JMS 016 22.0 9 9, 11
June 17 Unnamed (6th race this date) United States Steve Walker 1973 BMW CSL 22.0 9 8, 12a
June 17 Indy Legends Charity Pro/Am United States Sarah Fisher
United States Kirk Blaha
1969 Chevrolet Corvette 58.4 24 6
June 17 Unnamed (8th race this date) United States Jody O'Donnell 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 2.4 1 6
June 18 Hawk Performance Vintage/Classic Enduro United States Shannon Ivey 1967 Chevrolet Camaro 70.8 29 3, 5, 6, 8, 12
June 18 Hawk Performance Historic GT/GTP Enduro United States Peter McLaughlin
United States Dave Handy
1983 March 832 122 50 7, 9, 10
June 18 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United States Michael LeVeque 1961 Yenko Stinger 19.5 8 1, 3, 4
June 18 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Steve Walker 1973 BMW CSL 19.5 8 8, 12a
June 18 Unnamed (5th race this date) United States Bob Hatle 1989 Swift DB-3 19.5 8 2
June 18 Unnamed (6th race this date) Canada Jacek Mucha 2006 Swift JMS 016 19.5 8 9, 11
June 18 Unnamed (7th race this date) United States John Harrold 1978 Chevron B36 19.5 8 5, 7
June 18 Unnamed (8th race this date) United States Jody O'Donnell 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 19.5 8 6
June 18 Unnamed (9th race this date) United States Samuel LeComte 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 19.5 8 10, 12b
2018 June 16 Unnamed (1st race this date) United States Joey Essma 1969 Datsun 2000 24.4 10 1, 3, 4
June 16 Unnamed (2nd race this date) Australia Geoff Brabham 1971 Brabham BT35 24.4 10 2
June 16 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United States Don Yount 2007 Oreca Challenge Car 29.3 12 5, 7, 11
June 16 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Rick Dittman 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 14.6 6 10, 12a
June 16 Unnamed (5th race this date) United States Brian French 1997 Benetton B197 31.7 13 9
June 16 Unnamed (6th race this date) United States Howard Liebengood 2002 BMW M3 19.5 8 8, 12b
June 16 Indy Legends Charity Pro/Am Presented by Racer Magazine Australia Matthew Brabham
United States Michael Donohue
1963 Chevrolet Corvette 65.6 27 6
June 16 Unnamed (8th race this date) Canada Gary Klutt 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 17.1 7 6
June 17 Hawk Performance Historic GT/GTP Enduro United States Travis Engen 2001 Lola T97/20 134.2 55 5, 7, 9, 10, 11
June 17 Hawk Performance Vintage/Classic Enduro United States Neville Agass
United States Reese Cox
1994 Ford Mustang Saleen 80.5 33 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 12
June 17 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United States Joey Essma 1969 Datsun 2000 19.5 8 1, 3, 4
June 17 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Howard Liebengood 2002 BMW M3 19.5 8 8, 12b
June 17 Unnamed (5th race this date) Australia Geoff Brabham 1971 Brabham BT35 17.1 7 2
June 17 Unnamed (6th race this date) United States Brian French 1997 Benetton B197 26.8 11 9
June 17 Unnamed (7th race this date) Canada Gary Klutt 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 22.0 9 6
June 17 Unnamed (8th race this date) United States Don Yount 2007 Oreca Challenge Car 19.5 8 5, 7, 11
June 17 Unnamed (9th race this date) United States Casey Putsch 1989 Chevrolet Corvette 19.5 8 10, 12a
2019 Aug 3 Unnamed (1st race this date) United States John Nash 1962 Lotus Super Seven 24.4 10 1, 3, 4
Aug 3 Unnamed (2nd race this date) United Kingdom Andy Pilgrim 1973 Crosslé 25F 19.5 8 2a
Aug 3 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United Kingdom Andy Pilgrim 2011 Ferrari 458 GT3 31.7 13 10, 12a
Aug 3 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Travis Engen 2005 Audi R8 24.4 10 5, 7, 11
Aug 3 Unnamed (5th race this date) United States Travis Engen 2001 Lola T97/20 34.1 14 9
Aug 3 Unnamed (6th race this date) United States Ron Hornig 1971 Brabham BT35 19.5 8 2b
Aug 3 Unnamed (7th race this date) United States Howard Liebengood 2002 BMW M3 26.8 11 8, 12b
Aug 3 VROC Charity Pro/Am Presented by Chopard Watch United States Willy T. Ribbs
United States Ed Sevadjian
1969 Chevrolet Corvette 60.8 25 6
Aug 3 Unnamed (9th race this date) United States Scott Borchetta 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 19.5 8 6
Aug 4 Vintage/Classic Enduro United States Clair Schwendeman 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 78.1 32 1, 5, 6, 8, 12
Aug 4 Historic GT/GTP Enduro United States Travis Engen 2005 Audi R8 92.7 38 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12
Aug 4 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United States John Nash 1962 Lotus Super Seven 19.5 8 1, 3, 4
Aug 4 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States William Alverson 2006 BMW M3 22.0 9 8, 12b
Aug 4 Unnamed (5th race this date) United States Travis Engen 2001 Lola T97/20 26.8 11 9
Aug 4 Unnamed (6th race this date) United States Travis Engen 1971 Chevron B17b 14.6 6 FF
Aug 4 Unnamed (7th race this date) United States Jeremy Treadway 1981 Van Diemen RF81 29.3 12 FF
Aug 4 Unnamed (8th race this date) United States Scott Borchetta 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 22.0 9 6
Aug 4 Unnamed (9th race this date) United States Travis Engen 2005 Audi R8 24.4 10 5, 7, 11
Aug 4 Unnamed (10th race this date) United States Bruce Raymond 1985 Pontiac Firebird 19.5 8 10, 12a
2022 June 17 SAAC Vintage Race United States Jim Guthrie 1966 Shelby GT350 Unknown V47
June 18 Unnamed (1st race this date) United States Jimmy Vasser 1978 Crosslé 32F Unknown 2FF
June 18 Unnamed (2nd race this date) United States Travis Engen 2005 Audi R8 Unknown 7, 10GT, 11
June 18 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United States Scott Borchetta 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Unknown 6
June 18 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Leo Basile 1965 Cooper T75 Unknown 2FV
June 18 Unnamed (5th race this date) United States Chris DeMinco 1971 Mallock 11B Unknown 1, 3, 4, 5b
June 18 Unnamed (6th race this date) United States Joe Nemechek 2006 Toyota Camry Unknown 10SC
June 18 Unnamed (7th race this date) Estonia Tõnis Kasemets 1969 Brabham BT29 Unknown 2FB, 5a
June 18 Unnamed (8th race this date) United States Craig Hillis 1969 Porsche 968 Unknown 8, 12
June 18 Unnamed (9th race this date) United States Stuart Crow 1994 RT 41 Unknown 9
June 19 Unnamed (1st race this date) United States Jimmy Vasser 1978 Crosslé 32F Unknown 2FF
June 19 Unnamed (2nd race this date) United States Stuart Crow 1994 RT 41 Unknown 9
June 19 Unnamed (3rd race this date) Canada Peter Klutt 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Unknown 6
June 19 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Leo Basile 1965 Cooper T75 Unknown 2FV
June 19 Unnamed (5th race this date) United States Travis Engen 2005 Audi R8 Unknown 7, 10GT, 11
June 19 Unnamed (6th race this date) Australia Geoff Brabham 1971 Brabham BT35 Unknown 2FB, 5a
June 19 Unnamed (7th race this date) United States Chris DeMinco 1971 Mallock 11B Unknown 1, 3, 4, 5b
June 19 Unnamed (8th race this date) United States Mark Hupfer 1979 Porsche 911SC Unknown 8, 12
June 19 Unnamed (9th race this date) United States Joe Nemechek 2006 Toyota Camry Unknown 10SC
June 19 Vintage/Classic Historic GT/GTP Endurance Race United States Travis Engen 2005 Audi R8 Unknown 1, 3, 5a, 8, 9, 10GT, 11, 12
2023 June 17 Unnamed (1st race this date) United States Camden Murphy 2007 Toyota Camry Unknown Stock Cars
June 17 Unnamed (2nd race this date) United States Dave Handy 1969 Brabham BT29 Unknown 2
June 17 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United States Jerry Robinson 2010 Dodge Viper Unknown 6, 12a
June 17 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Aaron Weiss 2013 Praga R1T Unknown 5a, 7, 10GT, 11
June 17 Unnamed (5th race this date) United States Mark Edwards 1982 Glamdring None Unknown 1FV
June 17 Unnamed (6th race this date) United States Derek Schardt 1994 BMW M3 Unknown 5b, 8, 12b
June 17 Unnamed (7th race this date) New Zealand Anton Julian 1965 Lotus Elan Unknown 1, 3, 4
June 17 Unnamed (8th race this date) United States Nathan Byrd 2017 AF 01 Unknown 9
June 18 Unnamed (1st race this date) Australia Geoff Brabham 1971 Brabham BT35 Unknown 2
June 18 Unnamed (2nd race this date) United States Jerry Robinson 2010 Dodge Viper Unknown 6, 12a
June 18 Unnamed (3rd race this date) United States Nathan Byrd 2017 AF 01 Unknown 9
June 18 Unnamed (4th race this date) United States Carter Boles 1969 Zinc C4 Unknown 1FV
June 18 Unnamed (5th race this date) United States Aaron Weiss 2013 Praga R1T Unknown 5a, 7, 10GT, 11
June 18 Unnamed (6th race this date) United States Joey Essma 1969 Datsun 2000 Unknown 1, 3, 4
June 18 Unnamed (7th race this date) Ecuador Efrin Ormaza 1994 Spec Racer Ford Unknown 5b, 8, 12b
June 18 Unnamed (8th race this date) United States Joe Nemechek 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Unknown Stock Cars
June 18 Forgeline Yenko Spirit Classic United States Michael LeVeque 1966 Chevrolet Yenko Stinger Classic Unknown 3, 12b
June 18 FV 60th Anniversary United States Carter Boles 1969 Zinc C4 Unknown 1FV
June 18 SVRA Endurance Series United States Aaron Weiss 2013 Praga R1T Unknown All classes

Formula 4 United States Championship (2017)

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The Formula 4 United States Championship held twin races as support to Sportscar Vintage Racing Association sanctioned racing. All participating cars: Crawford / Honda

Year Date Winning driver Race distance
Miles Laps
2017 June 10 United States Kyle Kirkwood 31.7 13
June 11 United States Kyle Kirkwood 48.8 20
June 11 United States Kyle Kirkwood 48.8 20

Trans-Am Series (2017–2019, 2023)

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The Trans-Am Series held twin races, with the TA2 class competing in one while the remaining classes ran concurrently in the other.[6] When the series returned in 2023 after a three year absence, the TA2 race was dropped. It is held in support of the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational. The 2018 event was run in conjunction with the Trans-Am West Coast Championship.

Year Date Class Winning driver Car Race distance
Miles Laps
2017 June 17 TA United States Ernie Francis Jr. Ford Mustang 102.5 42
TA3 United States Mark Boden Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
TA4 United States Andrew Entwistle Ford Mustang
June 18 TA2 United States Gar Robinson Chevrolet Camaro 102.5 42
2018 June 16 TA2 United States Jordan Bupp Ford Mustang 102.5 42
June 17 TA United States Ernie Francis Jr. Ford Mustang 102.5 42
TA3 United States Tim Kezman Porsche 991 GT3 Cup
TA4 United States Warren Dexter Ginetta G55
2019 Aug 3 TA United States Chris Dyson Ford Mustang 102.5 42
SGT United States Tim Kezman Porsche 991 GT3 Cup
GT United States Steven Davison Aston Martin Vantage
Aug 4 TA2 United States Marc Miller Dodge Challenger 102.5 42
2023 June 17 TA Australia Matthew Brabham Ford Mustang 102.5 42
XGT United States Danny Lowry Mercedes-AMG GT3
SGT United States Lee Saunders Dodge Viper
GT United States Billy Griffin Ford Mustang

Global MX-5 Cup (2017, 2020)

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The Global MX-5 Cup held twin races, as support to the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational in 2017 and the IndyCar Harvest Grand Prix in 2020. All participating cars: Spec Miata.

Year Date Winning driver Race distance
Miles Laps
2017 June 16 United States Robert Stout 63.4 26
June 17 United States Patrick Gallagher 61.0 25
2020 Sep 4 United States Selin Rollan 65.9 27
Sep 4 United States Todd Lamb 63.4 26

SCCA National Championship Runoffs (2017, 2021)

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The SCCA National Championship Runoffs is a series of end-of-year championship races for various classes of automobiles. One of the largest annual gatherings of amateur road racing drivers in the world, the event is sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America and frequently rotates venues. [7][8]

Year Date Winning driver Region Car Race distance Class
Miles Laps
2017 September 29 United States David Daughtery Indianapolis 2013 Mini Cooper 46.7 18 B-Spec
September 29 United States Eric Prill Kansas 1990 Mazda Miata 46.7 18 F Production
September 29 United States Keith Grant Atlanta Swift 016.a Mazda 49.2 19 Formula Atlantic
September 29 United Kingdom Matthew Cowley Central Florida Mygale FF Honda 49.2 19 Formula F
September 29 United States Andrew Aquilante Philadelphia Chevrolet Corvette 49.2 19 GT-2
September 29 United States Jeff Shafer California Stohr WF1 Suzuki 49.2 19 Prototype 2
September 29 United States Preston Pardus Central Florida 1999 Mazda Miata 49.2 19 Spec Miata
September 29 United States Mike Miserendino California SCCA Spec Racer Ford 49.2 19 Spec Racer Ford
September 29 United States Andrew Aquilante Philadelphia 2014 Ford Mustang 49.2 19 Touring 1
September 29 United States Derek Kulach Colorado 2006 Nissan 350Z 49.2 19 Touring 3
September 30 United States Brian Long Chicago Ford Mustang 49.2 19 American Sedan
September 30 United States Kip Van Steenburg Central Florida 1991 Porsche 994 S2 49.2 19 E Production
September 30 United States Alex Mayer Philadelphia JDR Suzuki 38.9 15 Formula 1000
September 30 United States Austin McCusker New York Van Diemen RF02 49.2 19 Formula Continental
September 30 United States Melvin Kemper Jr. Northwest Star Formula Mazda 49.2 19 Formula Mazda
September 30 Canada Collin Jackson Oregon Nissan 240SX 49.2 19 GT-3
September 30 United States Jonathan Eriksen Mohawk Hudson Stohr WF1 Suzuki 38.9 15 Prototype 1
September 30 United States Tray Ayres Atlanta SCCA Spec Racer Ford Gen3 49.2 19 Spec Racer Ford Gen3
September 30 United States Adam Roberts Ohio Valley Honda CR-X Si 49.2 19 Super Touring Lite
September 30 United States John Buttermore Detroit 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (C5) 49.2 19 Touring 2
October 1 United States Wiley McMahan Middle Georgia Scorpion S1 Suzuki 46.7 18 Formula 500
October 1 United States Elliot Finlayson Chicago Mazda FE 49.2 19 Formula Enterprises
October 1 United States Michael Varacins Chicago Speed Sport AM-5 49.2 19 Formula Vee
October 1 United States David Pintaric Mahoning Valley Cadillac CTS-V 49.2 19 GT-1
October 1 United States Christopher Bovis Chicago Honda CR-X 49.2 19 GT-Lite
October 1 United States Jason Isley California 2015 Toyota Yaris 49.2 19 H Production
October 1 United States Max Gee Neohio Honda Prelude 49.2 19 Super Touring Under
October 1 United States Darren Seltzer Central Florida 2016 Scion FR-S 49.2 19 Touring 4
2021 October 1 United States David Daughtery Central Carolinas 2009 Mini Cooper 44.1 17 B-Spec
October 1 United States Scott Rettich Ohio Valley SCCA Mazda FE2 49.2 19 Formula Enterprises 2
October 1 United States Andrew Whitston Milwaukee Protoform P2 49.2 19 Formula Vee
October 1 United States Scott Twomey Northwest Toyota Tercel 49.2 19 GT-Lite
October 1 United States Steve Sargis Blackhawk Valley 1975 Triumph Spitfire 23.3 9 H Production
October 1 United States Lee Alexander Tennessee Stohr WF1 Suzuki 49.2 19 Prototype 1
October 1 United States Preston Pardus Central Florida 2003 Mazda Miata 49.2 19 Spec Miata
October 1 United States Kurt Rezzetano Philadelphia 2013 Ford Mustang GT 49.2 19 Touring 2
October 1 United States John Heinricy Detroit 2018 Toyota 86 33.7 13 Touring 4
October 2 United States James Jost Philadelphia Ford Mustang GT 49.2 19 American Sedan
October 2 United States Cliff Ira Kansas City 1996 Honda CR-X del Sol 41.5 16 F Production
October 2 United States James French Milwaukee Ralt RT41 Toyota 31.1 12 Formula Atlantic
October 2 United States Simon Sikes Atlanta Citation US2000 49.2 19 Formula Continental
October 2 United States Jonathan Kotyk Buccaneer Mygale SJ14 Honda 49.2 19 Formula F
October 2 United States Tim Kezman Milwaukee Porsche 991.2 GT3 44.1 17 GT-2
October 2 United States Tim Day Jr. San Francisco Stohr WF1 Suzuki 49.2 19 Prototype 2
October 2 South Africa Danny Steyn Florida Mazda MX-5 46.7 18 Super Touring Lite
October 2 United States Joe Moser Detroit Honda CR-X SI 46.7 18 Super Touring Under
October 3 United States Jesse Prather Kansas 1999 BMW Z3 41.5 16 E Production
October 3 Netherlands Sven de Vries Saginaw Valley Novakar J9 Suzuki 46.7 18 Formula 500
October 3 United States Vaughn Glace Steel Cities USF 2000 Mazda MZR 49.2 19 Formula X
October 3 United States Thomas Herb Chicago Porsche 991.2 GT3 Cup 46.7 18 GT-1
October 3 United States Troy Ermish San Francisco Nissan 350Z 49.2 19 GT-3
October 3 United States Bobby Sak Detroit SCCA Spec Racer Ford Gen3 49.2 19 Spec Racer Ford Gen3
October 3 United States Andrew Aquilante Philadelphia 2014 Ford Mustang 49.2 19 Touring 1
October 3 United States Marshall Mast Philadelphia 2019 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 49.2 19 Touring 3

Pennzoil 150 (2020–2023)

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The Xfinity Series' Pennzoil 150 has been held on the track's infield road course after being moved from the oval in 2020.[9][10]

Indianapolis 8 Hours (since 2020)

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The Indianapolis 8 Hours is a GT class sports car endurance race held by the Intercontinental GT Challenge series, in conjunction with the GT World Challenge America series.

Note: The 2021 race was run on the 2.589 miles (4.167 km) layout used by the SCCA Runoffs, and not the 2.439 miles (3.925 km) layout as used by INDYCAR because of kerbing damage from the NASCAR meeting.

GT4 America Series (since 2020)

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The GT4 America Series holds twin races, as support to the Indianapolis 8 Hours. After the 2020 season, the Sprint and SprintX classifications were abolished.

Year Date Series Winning drivers Car Elapsed distance
Miles Laps
2020 Oct 4 Sprint United States Drew Staveley Ford Mustang GT4 78.0 32
Oct 4 SprintX United States Charlie Belluardo
Belgium Jan Heylen
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 85.4 35
Oct 4 SprintX United States Michael Dinan
United States Robby Foley
Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 87.8 36
Oct 4 Sprint United States Drew Staveley Ford Mustang GT4 80.5 33
2021 Oct 14 United States Colin Mullan
United States Michai Stephens
Mercedes-AMG GT4 78.0 32
Oct 15 United States Colin Mullan
United States Michai Stephens
Mercedes-AMG GT4 78.0 32
2022 Oct 8 United States Elias Sabo
United States Andy Lee
Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 80.5 33
Oct 9 United Kingdom Stevan McAleer
United States Eric Filgueiras
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport 85.4 35

TC America Series (since 2020)

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The TC America Series holds twin races, as support to the Indianapolis 8 Hours.

Year Date Winning driver Car Elapsed distance
Miles Laps
2020 Oct 2 United States Tristan Herbert Audi RS3 LMS TCR (DSG) 53.7 22
Oct 3 Puerto Rico Victor Gonzalez Jr. Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8) 63.4 26
2021 Oct 15 United States Jacob Ruud BMW M2 ClubSport Racing 48.8 20
Oct 16 United States Jacob Ruud BMW M2 ClubSport Racing 48.8 20
2022 Oct 7 United States Colin Garrett BMW M2 ClubSport Racing 56.1 23
Oct 9 United States Colin Garrett BMW M2 ClubSport Racing 56.1 23

Harvest GP / Gallagher Grand Prix (2020–2023)

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Verizon 200 at the Brickyard (2021–2023)

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The NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard has been held annually on track's infield road course after being moved from the oval in 2021, creating a three-race weekend on the road course.[11]

GT America Series (since 2021)

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The GT America Series holds twin races, as support to the Indianapolis 8 Hours.

Year Date Winning driver Car Elapsed distance
Miles Laps
2021 Oct 17 United States Brendan Iribe McLaren 570S GT4 58.5 24
Oct 17 United States Brendan Iribe McLaren 570S GT4 61.0 25
2022 Oct 7 United States George Kurtz Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo 65.9 27
Oct 9 United States George Kurtz Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo 68.3 28

Porsche Sprint Challenge North America (2021–2023)

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The Porsche Sprint Challenge North America held twin races, as support to the Porsche Carrera Cup North America. All participating cars: Porsche.

Year Date Winning driver Elapsed distance
Miles Laps
2021 Oct 15 United States Michael McCarthy 52.0 20
Oct 16 United States Michael McCarthy 49.4 19
2022 Sep 3 United Kingdom Dan Clarke 59.8 23
Sep 4 Puerto Rico Sebastian Carazo 59.8 23

Formula Regional Americas Championship (2024)

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The Formula Regional Americas Championship held triple races as support to Sportscar Vintage Racing Association sanctioned racing. All participating cars: Ligier JS F3

Year Date Winning driver Race distance
Miles Laps
2024 June 15 Canada Patrick Woods-Toth 51.22 21
June 16 United States Ryan Shehan 43.90 18
June 16 Canada Patrick Woods-Toth 26.83 11

Motorcycle races

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National Motorcycle Race Meet (1909)

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Red Bull Indianapolis GP (2008–2015)

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MotoAmerica (2020)

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Dirt track

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Bryan Clauson Classic (2018–2019, 2021–present)

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In 2018, the Speedway added a 0.200 mile dirt track near Turn 3. It hosts an annual United States Auto Club-sanctioned midget invitational event, the Bryan Clauson Classic, featuring two races, the Stoops Pursuit and the Driven2SaveLives BC39.

The Stoops Pursuit is a 25-lap elimination race split into five stages of five green flag laps each. Eliminations occur when a car stops and causes a safety car at any time, and at the end of each stage, any car that lost track position or the last place driver. The winner winner earns $1,500 plus an extra $100 for each position gained.

The Driven2SaveLives BC39 is a 39-lap race, with a winner's prize of $20,039. The starting field is based on heat race results and passing points.

Year Date Race name Winning driver Race distance
Miles Laps
2018 September 5 Stoops Pursuit United States Zeb Wise 5 25
September 6–7 Driven2SaveLives BC39 United States Brady Bacon 7.8 39
2019 September 4 Stoops Pursuit United States Kyle Larson 4.8 24
September 5 Driven2SaveLives BC39 United States Zeb Wise 7.8 39
2021 August 18 Stoops Pursuit United States Kyle Larson 5 25
August 19 Driven2SaveLives BC39 United States Kyle Larson 7.8 39
2022 August 3 Stoops Pursuit United States Dominic Gorden 5 25
August 4 Driven2SaveLives BC39 United States Buddy Kofoid 7.8 39

Note: The 2019 Stoops Pursuit was scored as of 24 laps because the red flag waved on the final lap and two cars were stalled after collisions, leaving just one car running at the end of the event.

Other automotive exhibitions

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Brick track re-opening (1909)

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After the original track surface of crushed stone and tar proved unsuitable, during the August 1909 races, the decision was made to re-pave the track with brick. Once that was completed, and a retaining wall added, a two-day time trial session was conducted.[1][12] Ten drivers and riders drove partial laps alone, attempting speed records at various distances of one mile and less. In addition, there was one 20-mile free-for-all session, with seven cars running concurrently. Finally, Lewis Strang drove a two-lap session. Although no races were held, or planned, the public was admitted, and programs were sold.[13]

Year Date Driver / rider Car / motorcycle Time Speed
1909 Dec 17 Fastest mile - automobile United States Lewis Strang Fiat 00:40.61 88.648 mph
Fastest mile - motorcycle United States Fred Huyck Indian 00:52.60 68.441 mph
Fast time - 20-mile session United States Johnny Aitken National 16:18.41 73.589 mph
Dec 18 Fastest mile - automobile United States Lewis Strang Fiat 00:39.21 91.813 mph
Five-mile session United States Lewis Strang Fiat 03:17.70 91.047 mph

Indianapolis Auto Show Stunt Driving Competition (1910)

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Several weeks before its first auto races of 1910, the Speedway held a special competition, in conjunction with the Indianapolis Auto Show. Six stunts were attempted while driving, including popping balloons with the wheels, and balancing the car on a teeter board.[1] Most of the stunts required the participation of a passenger, such as dropping a potato into a basket, and holding a rubber ball in a spoon. At least two of the participants were professional race drivers (Harry Endicott and Johnny Aitken). The winner apparently was not, as his name does not appear in available race statistics of the day. The drivers in this event also included Katrina Fertig, making her the first woman to drive in a competition (though not in a race, as such) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Year Date Winning driver Car
1910 March 31 Bert Bronson Austin

Hazard Race (1910)

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The second day of the May, 1910, race weekend started with a special event, a "Hazard Race."[1] Each car went out separately, driving over portable ramps on the track, into the creek in the infield, under the track, into the parking lot, across the automobile bridge over the track, and eventually back onto the track. The total distance was a bit over a lap, and the winner was determined by the best time.

Year Date Winning driver Car Time
1910 May 28 Myers (first name not known) Overland 03:28.00

Private race: Union Printers' National Baseball League (1916)

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In August 1916, the Union Printers' National Baseball League held its annual tournament in Indianapolis. A special event for the entertainment of tournament participants was a day of exhibition automobile races held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway[12][14] Because the races were not part of a recognized series, and were conducted for a private audience, this is not generally regarded as an official race event.

Year Date Race Winning driver Car Race distance
Miles Laps
1916 Aug 9 1 United States Johnny Aitken Peugeot 25 10
Aug 9 2 United States Johnny Aitken Peugeot 5 2

Private race: American Society for Steel Treating Convention (1921)

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In September 1921, the American Society for Steel Treating held its annual convention in Indianapolis. A special event during this convention was an exhibition automobile race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway[12] Because this race was not part of a recognized series, and was for a private audience, it is not generally regarded as an official race event.

Year Date Winning driver Car Race distance
Miles Laps
1921 Sep 21 United States Howdy Wilcox Frontenac 50 20

Stevens Challenge Trophy (1927–1953)

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Beginning in 1927, The Samuel B. Stevens Challenge Trophy was offered to any automobile manufacturer to run a strictly stock, production automobile at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, for a period of 24 hours at an average speed of 60 miles per hour or more. This was not a race as such, as only one team participated in any instance. Four manufactures earned the trophy over the next 27 years. The trophy was retired after Chrysler's win in 1954.[15][16][17][18]

Ford made an unsuccessful run 1956 with drivers Johnny Mantz, Chuck Stevenson, Chuck Davis, and Danny Ames. Though they failed to complete the 24 hours, they did set a 500-mile stock car record at the Speedway of 111.916 mph.[19]

Year Date Participating drivers Car Distance covered in 24 hours Speed Notes
1927 April 21–22 John Jenkins
Charlie Merz
Stutz sedan 1624.58 miles 68.44 mph Won trophy[20]
Bruce Keen
Harold Fisher
Stutz Weymann 1612.236 miles 67.176 mph
Gil Andersen
Tom Rooney
Lora L. Corum
Stutz Blackhawk 1712.456 miles N/A Not eligible for trophy
(non-stock vehicle)
1931 October 14–15 Marmon test drivers[a] Marmon 16 1,834.215 miles 76.425 mph Won trophy[21][22][23]
Marmon 16 1,801.783 miles 75.070 mph
1937 June 21–22 United States Ab Jenkins
United States Billy Winn
Cord 1,909.851 miles 79.577 mph Won trophy
1953 October 29–30 United States Tony Bettenhausen
United States Pat O'Connor
United States Bill Taylor
Chrysler 2,157.5 miles 89.89 mph Won trophy[24]
Notes:
[a] The trophy does not indicate the drivers involved. According to newspaper articles, the drivers were test drivers from the Marmon factory.

Nichels Engineering Endurance Run (1961)

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In 1961, Ray Nichels, then a successful builder of race cars, prepared two production-based Pontiacs for a 24-hour endurance run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He assembled six drivers, three from USAC and three from NASCAR, taking turns in both cars.[17][18]

Year Date Participating drivers Car Distance covered in 24 hours Speed
1961 Nov 20-21 United States Paul Goldsmith
United States Marvin Panch
United States Fireball Roberts
United States Len Sutton
United States Rodger Ward
United States Joe Weatherly
Pontiac Catalina 2,576.241 miles 107.343 mph
Pontiac Enforcer 2,586.878 miles 107.787 mph

Pit Stop Challenge (1977–2019, 2022–present)

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Stadium Super Trucks (2014)

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In 2014, the Stadium Super Trucks, officially known as Speed Energy Formula Off-Road, held a doubleheader event on a small modified course at the northwest corner of the track. This incorporated a portion of the oval track's pit entry, two small portions of the road course, a segment of an access lane, and dirt areas in between, with two jump ramps added. This occurred during the Indy 500's Carb Day activities,[25] and marked the first time in track history that trucks were raced.[26] Series founder Robby Gordon had tested at the track in April.[27]

Year Date Race name Race Winning driver Laps
2014 May 23 Menards at the Brickyard[25] 1 United States Robby Gordon[28] 16
2 Mexico Apdaly Lopez[26] 16

Indy Autonomous Challenge (2021)

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In 2021, a race to determine the winner of the Indy Autonomous Challenge was held on the oval using full-scale autonomous race cars based on identical Dallara Indy Lights chassis supplied by Juncos Racing. The event was composed exclusively of teams from academic institutions, which were required to develop their own self-driving software.

Year Date Winning team University Race distance
Miles Laps
2021 Oct 23 TUM Autonomous Motorsport Germany Technical University of Munich 50 20

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