IMS turned 100 Wednesday

UPDATE Friday, Aug. 14 marks the 100th anniversary of the first day of motorized racing competition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway The track actually opened Aug. 12th, but the 14th was the first day the track saw action). On that date in 1909, a series of motorcycle races took place on the newly-completed 2.5-mile IMS oval.

To celebrate this special milestone in sporting history, fans who purchase tickets Friday, Aug. 14 for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP at the IMS ticket office will receive a piece of 100th Anniversary cake and have their photo taken with a 1909 Indian motorcycle. Fans who have previously purchased 2009 MotoGP race tickets also are invited with proof of their purchase.

The second running of the Red Bull Indianapolis GP is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 30.

WHAT:
IMS 100th Anniversary of Racing
Fans who buy MotoGP ticket(s) get 100th Anniversary cake, photo with 1909 Indian motorcycle

WHEN:
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14

WHERE:
Lobby of IMS Administration Building, 4790 W. 16th St.

08/13/09 The Indy Motor Speedway opened August 12, 1909, so on Wednesday it turned exactly 100 years old.