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Behind the Bricks: Track Rentals

Behind the Bricks: Track Rentals

Maybe you've wondered what we do the other 11 months of the year, or maybe you've heard how we were on track over 150 days this year at IMS. But what does that mean? On this episode of Behind the Bricks, Doug Boles takes you behind the scenes of a Buick/GMC event to show you the testing that goes on and how the Speedway is being used even when fans aren't here.

November 30, 2023Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Behind the Bricks: Our Connection to Crown Hill Cemetery

Behind the Bricks: Our Connection to Crown Hill Cemetery

On this episode of Behind the Bricks, IMS President Doug Boles visits the iconic Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis to learn about its connection to auto racing and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Then, he makes a visit to an iconic IMS figure and takes race fans somewhere they will never be able to go again.

November 16, 2023Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Behind the Bricks: Final IMS Museum Basement Tour

Behind the Bricks: Final IMS Museum Basement Tour

One final tour of the famed IMS Museum basement. That’s what’s in store on this week’s episode of Behind the Bricks, as IMS President Doug Boles checks out some of the Museum’s most prized possessions in one of the most coveted places at IMS – the basement of the Museum. The IMS Museum basement is no longer open, as the IMS Museum has begun its renovation process that will see a brand new museum open in April 2025.

October 13, 2023Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Green Sports Day: A Deep Dive into IMS Sustainability

Green Sports Day: A Deep Dive into IMS Sustainability

Take a behind the scenes tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to learn how we make our event operations green through recycling, composting and food donations around our events, such as the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400.

October 06, 2023Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Behind the Bricks: Preparing for the BC39

Behind the Bricks: Preparing for the BC39

How does the Indianapolis Motor Speedway bring The Dirt Track at IMS to life and put on one of the best USAC shows? It takes a village! From dirt equipment to tractors, watering trucks and help from a lot of friends, IMS President Doug Boles shows you how we put on the Driven2SaveLives BC39.

October 03, 2023Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Behind the Bricks: IMS Track Conversion

Behind the Bricks: IMS Track Conversion

How do we go from a 2.5-mile oval to a 2.439-mile road course and back again? We're here to show you on this episode of Behind the Bricks! It includes 48 barriers, 576,000 pounds of concrete and about 15 hours of work for a full conversion.

August 31, 2023Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Behind the Bricks: Origins of the Pit Lane Stencil

Behind the Bricks: Origins of the Pit Lane Stencil

Is it a tradition, or is it a fact of life at the Indianapolis 500? Every year when you show up for Race Day, pit lane is lined with stencils signifying each driver's pit box. On this episode of Behind the Bricks, Doug Boles investigates the origins of the stencil work and shows you how we bring this to life each and every May.

July 27, 2023Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Behind the Bricks - The Makings of Indy 500 Pre-Race, Part 2

Behind the Bricks - The Makings of Indy 500 Pre-Race, Part 2

In this continued episode of Behind the Bricks, IMS President Doug Boles continues to give you a behind the scenes look at pre-race ceremonies for the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. You'll see how Jewel prepared for the National Anthem, how we time the flyover just perfectly, and which pre-race song made Boles get emotional minutes before the largest single-day sporting event on the planet.

July 13, 2023Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Behind the Bricks: How Indy 500 Pre-Race Comes To Life, Part 1

Behind the Bricks: How Indy 500 Pre-Race Comes To Life, Part 1

Whether you're one of the thousands in attendance, or one of the millions watching at home, Indy 500 pre-race is special. But it's also one of the most choreographed pieces of the Month of May. In this two part episode of Behind the Bricks, Doug Boles takes you behind the scenes to rehearsals for the Indy 500 Pre-Race Show to give you an inside look at how driver introductions, NBC and in house broadcasting and more come together to create Indy 500 Race Morning.

July 06, 2023Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Behind the Bricks: How Indy 500 TV Is Made

Behind the Bricks: How Indy 500 TV Is Made

From 175,000 feet of fiber optics to robotic cameras, sound mixing, in-car camera joysticks, storytelling and so much more, learn how IMS Productions and NBC work together to bring the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge broadcast to life on NBC and Peacock during the Month of May.

June 15, 2023Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Behind the Bricks: The Secrets to the IMS Public Address System

Behind the Bricks: The Secrets to the IMS Public Address System

On this episode of Behind the Bricks, IMS President Doug Boles comes to you from a secure location at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – the central location of our Public Address sound system! You’ll see the original floor of the room from the 1920s, learn how IMS became one of the largest sound systems in the world and see who’s behind the improved music coming from the Speedway’s speakers!

June 08, 2023Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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2023 Indy 500: Legends Day Recap

2023 Indy 500: Legends Day Recap

The day before the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500 was, well, legendary! Legends Day presented by Firestone brought out the stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, A-list celebrities, a parade and a show-stopping concert to Indianapolis all in celebration of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

May 29, 2023Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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