News in Speedway
Speedway plans “Cheers to 100 Years” festival to celebrate its centennial
The Town of Speedway is preparing to celebrate its centennial with the "Cheers to 100 Years" festival, which is scheduled to take place on August 15, 2026, on Main Street.
Events
Restaurants prepare for surge of fans ahead of Brickyard 400
Local businesses in Speedway, Indiana, are preparing for an influx of visitors as more than 70,000 fans are expected to attend the upcoming Brickyard 400 NASCAR race this weekend.
Local Business
New exhibits highlight NASCAR's history at the museum
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — For nearly 80 years, the Racing Capital of the World relied solely on the Indianapolis 500 to keep it running, until NASCAR put stock in Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "There had been talks on and off about adding a second event, typically when it came to stock car…
GeneralThe NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Parade will roll down Main Street Thursday, July 23 starting at 5 p.m.
General
Indy’s vehicle tax stalled. What about Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport and Speedway?
Beech Grove may opt for an annual $25 fee to give residents a break.
Government & Civic
Speedway residents weigh in on proposed redesign of 16th Street corridor
The town government of Speedway, Indiana, is seeking public input on three proposed redesign concepts for the 16th Street corridor, aimed at improving safety and expanding transportation options, with construction not expected to begin until 2030 or 2031.
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Speedway by the numbers
- Area
- 4.79 sq mi (12.4 km²), 0 sq mi water
- Median age
- 34.5
- Households
- 6,095
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $60,147
- Median house value
- $228,600
- Office
- MONTY W COMBS
- Address
- 1450 N LYNHURST DR, SPEEDWAY, IN 46224