La Salle Expedition

Historical marker location:

De Motte, Indiana

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of U.S. 231 and County Road 1700N.)

Marker installed: 1966

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.