UPCOMING EVENTS
SATURDAY MAY 19
Brown's Oil Service Late Model Oval & 50-Lap Figure 8, Last Chance Wrecker Factory FWD, Shelbyville Auto Parts Thundercars, Circle City Pyrotechnics Jr Faskarts, Superior Finish Lawn & Landscape Legends 50-Lap Indiana State Championship
SATURDAY MAY 26
Jack Dossey Jr Hall of Fame Induction Night, Brown's Oil Service Late Model Ed Bishop Memorial 75-Lap Figure 8, Last Chance Wrecker Factory FWD, Shelbyville Auto Parts Thundercars, Adult Faskarts, Superior Finish Lawn & Landscape Legends, Bike Races Ages 6-7
FRIDAY JUNE 1
$5 Admission
Open Practice 4pm-Dark, Andrew Young in Concert Afterwards
SATURDAY JUNE 2
Spring Shootout 90-Minute Figure 8 Endurance Race, Thundercar Figure 8 Challenge, Factory FWD Figure 8 Challenge (rain date June 3rd)
ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES
RACKLEY, EVERSOLE, BISSON BEST SATURDAY MAIN EVENTS
The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech was blessed once again with a great crowd, fantastic field of race cars, and some sizzling weather on Saturday May 12th. Besides automobile racing was the kickoff to our annual bike racing series. It was pedal-power for round one with big wheel action. The top five in the 3 & under contest was Mason Summers, Andrew Proffitt, Emma Tunny, Walker Hargraves, and Novah Greer. The top five in the 4 & 5-year-old race was Izak VanValkenburg, MaKaylyn Hargraves, Carter Harding, Kendall Ciriello, and Ryder Hargraves.....click here to read more
TUNNY, NORRIS, KOUNS EARN SATURDAY FEATURE WINS
A large enthusiastic crowd on a hot summer-like night saw heart-pounding racing and some special events Saturday May 12th. Besides the motorized mayhem, Hoosier Lottery Mother’s Day eve at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech saw the official crowning of 2018 Speedrome Princess Alexa Boyd and a display of support for Peanut Allergy Awareness on the property.....click here to read more
YOU TOO CAN BE A PART OF THE JAKE’S 150 FIGURE 8
The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech has exciting news for June 16th’s 18th Annual Jake’s Memorial 150 Figure 8. Now you too can become an integral part of this Brown’s Oil Service Late Model division event! Fans and company’s alike have the opportunity to sponsor a lap for just $20 each. And 100% of your lap sponsorship will go to the driver who leads that lap. That means if a driver leads all 150 laps plus the race prize money, they could take home a grand total of $4,750. That would be the second highest total in division history!.....click to read more
TUNNY, SHACKELFORD TOP FEATURES ON 1,000TH LATE MODEL NIGHT
It was a milestone night for the premier class at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech. The Brown’s Oil Service Late Models reached a historic 1,000th points paying event on Saturday May 5th. For nearly 40 years this unique division of hand-created machines and uniquely-skilled drivers that compete on both the oval and figure 8 courses has thrilled thousands upon thousands of fans. And will continue to do so for many years to come.....click to read more
DRIVERS BRING IT ON BEAUTIFUL BEGINNING TO MAY RACING
The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech saw many smiling fans and anxious teams ready to compete on the first really good weather night of the season. The Last Chance Wrecker Factory Front Wheel Drives began their agenda with heat races. Charlie Watkins, Marc Bisson, Stephen Egner, and Chuck Watkins scored wins. The “A” main had Scott Stewart Jr overcome early leader Charlie Watkins for his second triumph of 2018. Fellow title contenders Joseph Liggett and Andrew Brown completed the podium. The “B” feature saw Billy Bartholomew Jr capture his first-ever victory. Brad Ransdell was a career best second followed by veteran Junior Lemasters.....click to read more
JACK DOSSEY JR TO ENTER THE SPEEDROME HALL OF FAME MAY 26TH
The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech is extremely proud to announce that Jack Dossey Jr will be inducted into its Hall of Fame on Saturday night May 26th. Racing that night is headlined by the “Big Ed” Bishop Memorial 75-Lap Figure 8 for the Brown’s Oil Service Late Models. The pairing of the induction ceremony and this race is a perfect match. Ed, who is also in the Speedrome Hall of Fame, owned cars driven by Dossey to numerous victories and titles. Racing will begin at 7pm May 26th with the Hall of Fame ceremony around 8:30pm.....click to read more
HADLEY, CONRAD EARN BIG VICTORIES ON EXCITING, BUT BRISK SATURDAY
The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech had another exciting, action-packed program Saturday April 28th. The Brown’s Oil Service Late Models had a $2,000-to-win 75-lap Figure 8 on tap. Rookie Jeffrey Shackelford showed his skills early on leading most of the first 50 with a gang of top talent closing on his bumper. Reigning World Champion Mike Hadley Jr managed to slip past and romp to the victory. Crafty veteran Mike Riddle Jr stole second place on the final circuit over the still career besting third of Shackelford. There was lots of great crossover action in this race.....click to read more
STEVE OTT THUNDERCAR MEMORIAL, 75-LAP LATE MODEL FIGURE 8, KENYON MIDGETS PART OF BIG NIGHT
This Saturday April 28th is going to be a big evening at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech. The racing roster includes the Steve Ott Memorial 40 for the Shelbyville Auto Parts Thundercars, a $2,000-to-win 75-lap Figure 8 for the Brown’s Oil Service Late Models, and the season debut for the USSA Mel Kenyon Midget Series as well as clashes for the Last Chance Wrecker Factory FWD and the Adult Faskarts. The first green flag flies at 7pm.....click to read more
IMPORTANT HOTEL & TICKET RENEWAL INFO FOR WORLD FIGURE 8 CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND
The buzz is already building for the 42nd Annual World Championship 3-Hour Figure 8 Endurance Race set for September 6-8th. The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech has already been contacted by teams from Washington state, Florida, and for the first-time from Maine. Projections have between 50 and 60 cars challenging for the $20,000 winner’s check this year.....click for more info
FANS FEAST ON FACTORY FWD POSITIVE DIRECTION & THUNDERCAR ACTION APRIL 21ST
The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome had season high car counts across the board Saturday night. The 102 race cars in the pit area were headlined by the 42 entrants in the Last Chance Wrecker Factory Front Wheel Drive division. Weather worries were not a factor for the first time this year and the turnout of great fans showed it with a nice crowd on hand.....click to read more
LATE MODELS, JUNIOR FASKARTS BROUGHT BEST SEASON FIELDS TO SATURDAY SHOWDOWN
26 Brown’s Oil Service Late Models and 17 Circle City Pyrotechnics Junior Faskarts were on hand Saturday April 21st. If this is any early season sign of things to come this year at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech, it will be a fun campaign.....click to read more
FIGURE 8 ACTION INTENSIFIES SATURDAY WITH LATE MODEL TRIPLE CROWN
There have been many memorable moments already in 2018 on the daunting Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech Figure 8 course. What will happen this Saturday night April 21st when the Brown’s Oil Service Late Models have 3 intersection events on tap during a single evening? The night also includes a full plate of racing in the Shelbyville Auto Parts Thundercars, Last Chance Wrecker Factory Front Wheel Drives, and Circle City Pyrotechnics Junior Faskarts. Racing begins at 6pm.....click to read more
SPEEDROME BEATS ODDS AGAINST MOTHER NATURE ON HOOSIER LOTTERY FAN NIGHT
$5 fan appreciation and Hoosier Lottery night was a wild, wild affair Saturday April 14th at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech. The event escaped Mother Nature’s wrath by running an all feature format for the 5 classes. And fortunately, the interesting evening was completed just before consistent rain moved in.....click to read more
THE REMATCH IS SATURDAY AND ITS ONLY $5 ADMISSION, NIGHT INCLUDES 2 FIGURE 8 FEATURES
Fans and racers alike get a second chance to see the scintillating 2018 action at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech. Saturday night April 14th is the next heaping helping ready to serve on the fifth-mile short track. And this event is fan appreciation night with a nifty $5 admission price. Our friends from the Hoosier Lottery will also be on hand with their trailer giving folks a chance to play their latest games. Spectator gates open at 3:30pm with racing at a special 6pm start time.....click to read more
90 CARS, GREAT FANS, EXCITING RACING PUT OPENING DAY IN THE BOOKS AT SPEEDROME
The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome Powered by Lincoln Tech roared to life for 2018 with a busy Sunday afternoon. The Brown’s Oil Service Late Model oval feature was a thriller with fast qualifier Nick Moore edging reigning track champ Ben Tunny be mere feet in lapped traffic. Rookie Quentin White was third. The 50-lap Figure 8 saw Austin Tunny patiently pick his way past several strong runners to take victory. Rookie Matt Smith, who led the opening 24 circuits, was second followed to the line by Mike Riddle Jr. Riddle and Jordan Hahn split heat races.....click to read more
INDIANA GRAND CASINO TO SPONSOR SPEEDROME & HOST ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech is ready for racing to get underway Saturday April 7th. But the action is always underway at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino. The Speedrome is proud to once again partner up with Indiana Grand as a track sponsor and for the second straight year as host of our annual awards banquet to be held in 2018 on Saturday November 17th. Many of the Speedrome faithful fans and competitors regularly visit Indiana Grand Racing & Casino located at 4300 N Michigan Road just off I-74 near Shelbyville.....click to read more
BROWN’S OIL SERVICE TO SPONSOR LATE MODELS, NEW OFFICIAL FUEL SUPPLIER OF THE SPEEDROME
The 2018 racing season is just days away at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech. And we are proud to welcome a new sponsorship partner, Brown’s Oil Service. They will be the new official fuel supplier at the track and the new title sponsor of the Late Model division. The opening event is Saturday April 7th with 5 divisions in action. It’s a special start time of 6pm. Bring the whole family for a great evening of entertainment.....click to read more
LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS SET FOR STRONG SPEEDROME SEASON
This Saturday April 7th is opening night at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech. A great evening of motorsports is set for the best fans in short track racing. We are proud to have Lucas Oil Products as a part of the Speedrome sponsor family in 2018. Lucas Oil founders Forrest and Charlotte Lucas have been to the Speedrome multiple times even being grand marshals at the World Figure 8 Championship. Lucas Oil has provided us many of their excellent oil and lubricant products to hand out over the year to our racers.....click to read more
JACOB-DIETZ FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALISTS ONBOARD FOR 2018
The momentum continues to build for opening night Saturday April 7th at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech with many great companies onboard. One of the latest to join the family is Jacob-Dietz. The folks at Jacob-Dietz will be handling our fire protection systems in our concessions kitchen areas as well as fire extinguishers in the properties buildings. Their expertise will help up the overall safety game at the Speedrome. We are proud to have Jacob-Dietz as a sponsorship partner.....click to read more
SHELBYVILLE AUTO PARTS THUNDERS INTO 2ND SPEEDROME SEASON
Thundercars bring fans to their feet on Saturday nights at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Teach. We are proud to have once again Shelbyville Auto Parts back for a second consecutive season as the popular divisions title sponsor and strong supporter of the track. Thundercars are pure excitement from the first lap of practice to the plethora of passing and paint-trading all the way to the final checkered flag of the evening. It’s a roster full of passionate racers. Come on out and see them in action!....click to read more
SPEEDROME HAS A WINNER WITH HOOSIER LOTTERY AS SPONSOR
We are just 12 days away from opening night April 7th at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech. The winter offseason has awoken to spring speed and competition at the Home of the World Figure 8. Again in 2018, all the winning drivers will arrive in Hoosier Lottery victory lane located just north of the main grandstand. Thanks to Hoosier Lottery, fans have total access to this area and their favorite drivers after they take the treasured checkered flag.....click to read more
SPEEDROME SAYS WELCOME BACK TO O’REILLY AUTO PARTS
The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech kicks off the season on Saturday evening April 7, 2018. Over 250 laps of intense racing action is slated for opening night in 5 competition-thirsty divisions. And we are thrilled to have back as a sponsorship partner in 2018, O’Reilly Auto Parts. O’Reilly is excited about all the good things going on at the revitalized track and wanted to be a part of the fun. It is a good match as many fans and racers alike are already regular customers at O’Reilly.....click to read more
HOME CITY ICE CONTINUES TO COOL SPEEDROME DRINKS IN 2018
Only 19 days remain until the engines roar to life for the 2018 racing season at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech. The track phone and social media sites have been a buzz heading into this second season of the revitalized Speedrome and we hope to have you join us on April 7th. One of the most under the radar, but very important items at our events is ice to keep everyone’s soft drinks cold and refreshing. We are proud to once again have Home City Ice as the official ice provider.....click to read more
JIMMY’S DINER JOINS SPEEDROME FAMILY AS OFFICIAL TICKET SPONSOR
The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech is extremely excited about the upcoming racing season and so is one of our newest partners. We are proud to have Jimmy’s Diner on board as the official 2018 ticket sponsor. Just 23 days remain until fans, racers, and staff converge at the corner of Kitley Avenue and Brookville Road for a spectacular Saturday night April 7th. A full pit area is expected in 5 classes to launch the campaign.....click to read more
PEPSI CONTINUES AS THE OFFICIAL SOFT DRINK OF THE SPEEDROME
The calendar countdown is at 26 days to opening night 2018 at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech. We are excited to announce the continued partnership with Pepsi and Pepsi products as the official soft drink choice of the Speedrome. Pepsi is a big part of the tracks fan experience on a Saturday evening. Entertaining short track racing plus tasty food, good drinks, and a great facility are a huge chunk of what fans desire. These items are what we strive to provide here at the Speedrome.....click to read more
DRIVERS TO ROLL THRU RACER PARTS WHOLESALE TECH AREA AGAIN IN 2018
Just 28 days from today, the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech kicks off the 2018 racing season. We are pleased to have once again Racer Parts Wholesale as a valued track partner. Racer Parts Wholesale continues as the presenting sponsor of our tech shack and scale area. They again will also put up some great rewards for sportsmanship in each of our divisions at the annual awards banquet. 2018 season ironman drivers will again garner cost-savings certificates from RPW and anyone with a current Speedrome pit license can also receive special discounts on purchases.....click to read more
CAR NUMBERS, LICENSES, PRACTICE, & MORE AHEAD THIS MONTH
The countdown is on to the first of three preseason Saturday’s at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech. March 17th, 24th, and 31st are the important dates for all racers at the Home of the World Figure 8. Pits open at 11am with continuous open practice running from 12-5pm. Pit passes will be $20 per person with free spectator admission starting at noon. Several things can be taken care of on these occasions.....click to read more
3RD TURN PERFORMANCE IS INDY’S NEW SOURCE FOR PARTS, CHASSIS, & SERVICE
The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech has a new close relative. We would proudly like to welcome to the neighborhood 3rd Turn Performance. Located mere yards off the Speedrome oval turn 3 at 6400 E. Brookville Road, 3rd Turn Performance will be a primary parts and accessories source for short track racing, drag racing, hot rods, and for various other performance applications. Stop in the store, call (317) 757-2765 or message them on Facebook. 3rd Turn Performance will also provide the parts trailer at each Speedrome event....click to read more
THUNDERCARS, FACTORY FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, FWD FIGURE 8’S PART OF 2 HUGE FIGURE 8 WEEKENDS
Figure 8 racing is the #1 fan favorite course at the Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech. While Figure 8 races thrill folks on a weekly basis on Indy’s east side, June’s Spring Shootout and September’s World Figure 8 Championship are the top colossal crossover events in the circle city. Joining the party in 2018 will be the big bruising beasts built in Detroit known as Thundercars and the smaller front wheel drive rides constructed by manufacturers around this planet. Fans will discover many new Figure 8 stars in these classes.....click to read more
SPEEDROME TO HAVE DISPLAY AT INDIANAPOLIS 59TH ANNUAL WORLD OF WHEELS
The amazing 2017 track rebirth season began with a good weekend at the World of Wheels, so let’s do it again in 2018! The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech will be setting up a display at the city’s best wintertime showcase of custom vehicles. This year’s World of Wheels runs Friday February 9th thru Sunday February 11th....click to read more
CIRCLE CITY PYROTECHNICS BRING US FIREWORKS, JUNIOR FASKARTS AGAIN IN 2018
One of our longest running current sponsors is Circle City Pyrotechnics. The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech is proud to announce their continued support in 2018. Circle City Pyrotechnics has, for nearly a decade, been the presenting partner of the Junior Faskart series and those same years shooting off beautiful firework blasts at various major racing events.....click to read more
INEX LEGEND CARS BACK IN A BIG WAY IN 2018 AT SPEEDROME, AREA TRACKS
The Tom Wood Group Indianapolis Speedrome powered by Lincoln Tech is proud to announce that INEX Legend cars have a new home base beginning in 2018. An amazing campaign has been assembled for the coming season thanks to great sponsorship partners Superior Finish Lawn & Landscape, Last Chance Wrecker, A&M Custom Paint & Body, and 3rd Turn Performance. The schedule includes 15 Speedrome dates as well as 5 at the Anderson Speedway and 4 at the Sportsdrome Speedway.....click to read more
TOM WOOD GROUP, LINCOLN TECH SIGN ON AS TITLE SPONSORS OF REBORN INDIANAPOLIS SPEEDROME
Indianapolis, December 7, 2017 – The Indianapolis Speedrome, the historic central Indiana short track that began racing in 1941, well known around the globe as the World’s Home of Figure 8 racing, announced today that it had signed with two well-known industry leaders of their fields as entitlement partners.....click to read more