Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Unveiled After $60 Million Renovation

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum has reopened after a $60 million renovation, offering visitors an immersive experience that simulates the excitement of the Indy 500 every day.

Museum president Joe Hale is proud to unveil the revamped museum, which features a recreation of Gasoline Alley through the years, a movie showcasing traditions leading up to race day, and a prominent rotating podium for the Borg-Warner trophy.

"We've finally created a world-class museum devoted to the Indianapolis 500, and now it's up to the public to validate that," said Hale.

Hale is particularly enthusiastic about the interactive elements, including areas where visitors can practice changing a tire or driving a lap in a race simulator. "You're not walking into what may appear to be an indoor parking lot anymore," he said. "We have a museum that's immersive, participatory, and educational."

While the outside of the building remains largely unchanged, the renovation doubled the amount of available exhibit space within the walls.

"I don't care where you go in the world. If you mention you're from Indianapolis or from Indiana, typically that person is going to know us because of the Indy 500," Hale said.

Tickets are now available for visitors to experience the revamped museum.