Brickyard 400
stock-car race
Also known as: Indianapolis Brickyard 400
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The Brickyard 400 is a stock-car race held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. The speedway itself is often called the "Brickyard" because it was originally paved with bricks. This 400-mile race is a significant event in NASCAR and is held in August. It is distinct from the Indianapolis 500, which is an open-wheel race held on Memorial Day weekend. Notable drivers like Jeff Gordon have won the Brickyard 400 multiple times.123
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