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Speedway Museums and Track Tours

Speedway museums and track tours are must see attractions for all race fans.

Not only do they provide a fun experience for the whole family or group of friends but they are a great way to learn the history and traditions of auto racing and some of it's greatest legends.

In addition to speedway museums tours, many speedways offer guided tours of the track facilities. However, keep in mind that most speedways do not offer track tours during the major speedway events.

But even if you never plan to make it to a live race, you still have plenty of opportunities to visit a major speedway sometime during the year and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience for someone who loves motorsports.

Often, the best source of information for museum and track tours is directly from the official website of the respective speedway.

Brainstorm Your Touring Agenda

With just a little bit of brainstorming, you will be amazed how many things you can do on a race-oriented weekend that centers around visiting the most famous speedway in the world.

Since major speedways like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are often located in or near popular tourist destinations, you will find that with a little due diligence anyone can plan a race-oriented vacation for any occasion - birthdays, romance getaway, weddings, leisure, shopping trips, etc.

Again, your best source for track information, including speedway museums and tours, can be found straight from the source - the official website of the speedway you plan to visit.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

To give you a feel for how to plan a race-oriented vacation centered around a major speedway, let's use the most renowned track in the world - the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - for an example.

Here's a few ideas to spark the brainstorming process on putting together a touring agenda for a race vacation visiting the Racing Capital of The World:

Indy Driving Experience.

Visit the speedway museum and enjoy a guided van tour of the track facilities.
Ride along with an experienced racing instructor or drive solo in a real Indy car.
Visit the Indianapolis Zoo
Visit the Indianapolis Children's Museum.
Tickets to family movie at local theater.

These are just a few things race fans can enjoy together while planning a race vacation visiting the most famous speedway in the world.

One of the most family-oriented cities in the United States, you can learn more about Hoosier Hospitality and watch videos on all that Indy offers to leisure travelers at the official online visitors guide for the city of Indianapolis.

Visit Indy On Memorial Day Weekend

Every year, the world famous Indy 500 takes place on Memorial Day, a day where we honor all those who sacrificed their lives in the battle for freedom.

Did you know that Indianapolis ranks only second to our Nation's Capitol - Washington, D.C. - when it comes to war memorials and museums?

Race fans of all ages can explore the legacy of our nation's military history by exploring the many war museums, memorials, and monuments sprawled across Downtown Indy.

Many of these popular Downtown Indianapolis attractions are open to the public for FREE while some may require a low admission fee.

Visit the official visitor guide to Indianapolis for more details on these downtown attractions and other fun things to do for race fans of all ages and interests.

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