World War II Memorial

Historical marker location:

2539 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana

( Memorial is on West Michigan Street east of King Avenue, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1946

1946.

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.