SPEEDWAY : www.townofspeedway.org
 
OVERVIEW
Known as the “Racing Capital of the World”, Speedway is a separate town within Marion County. However, despite the town being only 7 miles from the center of The Circle City, it still maintains independence with its own police and fire departments, Town Hall, public library, utilities departments, and school system. Unlike many of Indianapolis’ surrounding communities, Speedway has a growing number of single residents and many of its homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s.
LOCATION
Speedway is a separate city in Marion County located in Wayne Township. It is known for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race; the Brickyard 400; and the United States Grand Prix. The City of Speedway is located seven miles from Indianapolis and six miles from the Indianapolis International Airport.
POPULATION (figures based on 2000 Census)
City : 12,881
County : 860,454 - Marion County
UTILITIES
Electric : Indianapolis Power & Light 317-261-8261
Gas : Citizens Gas 317-924-3311
Water : Indianapolis Water 317-639-1501
Sewage : Speedway Sewer 317-248-1446
Telephone : AT&T 800-742-8771
GOVERNMENT
Facts : Indianapolis is the largest city in the U.S. with a consolidated county-wide government. Under this consolidation, a Mayor and City Council of 29 members are elected every four years in county-wide balloting.
  The four cities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport and Speedway (all located in Marion County) are not under the direct control of consolidatd government, but voters in those cities are eligible to vote for the Indianapolis Mayor and city council members.
This unique system, known as Unigov, became effective January 1, 1970 and has become a model of efficient metropolitan government.
The chief administrative officer of Township is called the Township Trustee. There is also a Township Assessor and a Township Advisory Board. Among the duties of township government are the assessment of taxable property.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Police : Speedway Police Department 317-244-9543
Marion County Sheriff's Department 317-231-8200
Indiana State Police 800-225-8576
317-897-6220
317-653-4114
Fire Department : Speedway Fire Department - Consists of a 34-member full-time force, one rescue engine, one 75 foot Quint, one tactical unit and 100 foot aerial platform. 317-244-9543
Post Office : United States Post Office 800-275-8777
Library : Speedway Public Library 317-243-8959
Town Hall : Speedway Town Hall 1450 N. Lynhurst Dr.
317-241-2566
MEDICAL (E)=Emergency Number
Indianapolis : Indiana University Hospital 550 University Blvd.
317-274-5000
Indianapolis : St. Vincent Hospital 2001 W. 86th St.
317-338-2121 (E)
317-338-2345
Indianapolis : St. Vincent Women's Hospital -Indianapolis 8111 Township Line Rd.
317-415-8111
  Community Hospitals

East:
317-355-1411
North:
317-621-6262
South:
317-887-7000

NEWSPAPERS
Indianapolis : Indianapolis Star 317-444-4000
Indianapolis : Indianapolis Business Journal 317-634-6200
AIRPORTS
Indianapolis : Indianapolis International Airport Call specific airlines
SCHOOLS (Various private and parochial schools also serve this area)
Websites : Department of Education 317-272-2920
Websites : www.speedway.k12.in.us 317-272-2920
Elementary : Allison Elementary 5240 W. 22nd St.
317-244-9836
Elementary : Fisher Elementary 5151 W. 14th St.
317-241-6543
Elementary : Newby Elementary 1849 N. Whitcomb
317-241-0572
Elementary : Wheeler Elementary 5700 Meadowood Dr
317-291-4274
Junior High : Speedway Junior High 5151 W. 14th St.
317-244-3359
High School : Speedway High School 5357 W. 25th St.
317-244-7238
Superintendent : 317-244-0236
CHURCHES
Most major faiths are represented in the Speedway area.
RECREATION
Speedway is the home of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, the Brickyard 400, and the United States Grand Prix, each held annually. The 1-1/2 mile oval race track is built on 539 acres of ground. The Speedway Museum and Hall of Fame houses memorabilia from over a half century of 500 Mile Race history. Speedway has two golf courses, a country club, several community centers, tennis courts and racquet clubs.
 
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