The Central Canal

Historical marker location:

Indianapolis, Indiana

( Marker is at the intersection of West Westfield Boulevard and North Illinois Street, on the left when traveling east on West Westfield Boulevard.)

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.