1. The History of the Motor Speedway,The Indianapolis 500100 years in the Making

2. February 9, 1909
Arthur Newby, Frank Wheeler, Carl Fisher, James Allison
3. August 19, 1909
4. 7 hours = 500 miles
Carl Fisher
Idea to attract spectators
5. May 30, 1911

40 drivers 6. Avg Speed 74.59 mph

Ray Harroun
Winner!!!
The Wasp
7.Mr. Speedway
8. Improvements:
$$$

8 story control tower 9. built tunnel 10.Safer pit area 11. Thousands of new infield seating 12.New retaining walls

Then vs. Now
13. Indy 500 Weekend
14. Thank you