Rich History, Prestige of Brickyard 400 Featured in New Section of IMS Website

Two stars were born when the checkered flag flew over the inaugural Brickyard 400 on Aug. 6, 1994 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

One was race winner Jeff Gordon, who rocketed into the racing stratosphere with the historic victory. The other was the race itself, which drew a huge crowd and rave reviews as the first race at IMS other than the Indianapolis 500 since 1916.

Fans can gear up for the 24th edition of the Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400 on July 21-23 at IMS by taking a virtual drive down memory lane at a new section of the IMS website, featuring the rich history, prestige and greatest moments from the first 23 years of the race, one of the crown jewels of NASCAR. View 400 Moments Section

The “Greatest Moments in Brickyard 400 History” section, located at IMS.com/400Moments, includes multimedia recaps of 10 of the greatest races in Brickyard 400 history. Each recap includes a photo, video and short story explaining the historical significance of the race and why it’s a vital thread in the colorful tapestry of speed created through nearly a quarter-century of stock car racing at IMS.

Some of the legendary drivers featured in the greatest moments collection include multi-time Cup Series champions Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson and more.

Visit IMS.com to purchase tickets and other products for the Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400 and Lilly Diabetes 250 and remaining IMS events in 2017, and for more information on all events.