Charles Gordone

Historical marker location:

300 South 2nd Street, Elkhart, Indiana

( Marker is at the intersection of South 2nd Street and West High Street, on the right when traveling north on South 2nd Street.)

Marker installed: 2009

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which hosts the Indy 500, was originally built as a test track for car manufacturers. The first race was held in 1909 and it has since become one of the most famous race tracks in the world.