And that’s when historical layers started transforming the home of the Indy 500. Changes Over Time The first real asphalt came to The Brickyard in the 1930s, when the track added it in the corners.

115 Years of Brick and Pavement: How the Famed Indy 500 Track Surface Has Survived the Test of Time Water is the enemy for the millions of bricks buried under the asphalt. By Tim Newcomb Published ...

This story was originally published in 2019. It has been updated for the 2025 Indy 500. There are more than 100 years of racing history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the iconic 2.5-mile track ...

There were some shifts in the rankings after the Indy 500, ... WWTR Gateway (1.25-mile asphalt), Milwaukee (one-mile asphalt) and Iowa (0.875-mile asphalt).

The museum reopened in April following a 17-month, $60.5 million renovation, just in time for the 109th Indianapolis 500. ... evolving from the basic tar and rock to brick and finally to asphalt.

The 109th Running of the Indy 500 had its moments. In the end, ... When he was zigzagging across the asphalt in an attempt to heat up his tires, it appeared that he spun himself out.

MORE INDY 500: Why does the Indianapolis 500 winner drink milk? ... The unique track surface gave the raceway its Brickyard nickname, even as asphalt eventually replaced the brick surface.