Knute Rockne

Historical marker location:

South Bend, Indiana

( Marker is on Dorr Rd, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2009

Head Coach. 1918-1930.

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.