Indy Motor Speedway Reveals Original Surface and Bricks from 1909 Race Track
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway recently tore up a section of its track to fix bumps at the exit of turn two. This repair project revealed not only bricks dating back to when cars first raced there in 1909 but also crushed stone and tar used for the very first racing surface.Key TakeawaysThe track unearthed original paving bricks from 1909-1937, still under modern asphalt.Crews found crushed stone and tar used as the first-ever racing surface at IMS in 2025.Video footage of this historic dig is available on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway YouTube channel for fans to enjoy.The video shows how track officials removed a seven-inch layer of asphalt above problem bumps. This exposed the famous bricks underneath, many still as smooth as they were in the 1930s despite being buried under decades o...