Motorsports


A Renewed Focus on a World-renowned Industry

Indiana recognizes the importance of a vibrant and growing motorsports industry. Because of the state’s strong bond to racing, Indiana has established a motorsports initiative within the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). This effort focuses leveraging Indiana’s central location, skilled workforce, pro-business environment, and racing heritage to create the best opportunity for all motorsports businesses.

The Numbers Say It All

  • More than 1,600 motorsports companies call Indiana home. These include racing teams, manufacturers, service companies as well as a representation of every area of motorsports.
  • Many of the nation’s top professional racing teams have chosen to locate in Indiana.
  • The world’s premier motorsports attractions are hosted at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including the Indianapolis 500®, the greatest spectacle in racing®; the Brickyard 400; and the Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP™. Indiana is also home to the NHRA Drag Racing U.S. Nationals and many other significant motorsports events.
  • Seven Indiana colleges and universities offer motorsports education opportunities and certifications.
  • Indiana hosts the annual International Motorsports Industry Show, which attracts more than 550 vendors and 10,000 attendees.
  • Indiana boasts the most racetracks in the United States per capita.
  • Indiana is home of the IndyCar Series and the United States Auto Club.

As one of America’s leading motorsports industry hubs, Indiana gives motorsports companies from around the world the talent and resources they need to succeed. Through Indiana’s Motorsports Initiative, Indiana is building on its century-long racing heritage by encouraging motorsports industry investment, technological innovation and job creation.