Jungle Park Speedway in Bloomingdale, Indiana

Mention Indiana and auto racing and the first thing that comes to mind is probably the Indy 500. Indeed, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its annual 500-mile race are famous the world over. And while that two-and-a-half-mile oval may be considered one of the premier racing venues in the sport, there’s another track in the Hoosier state that has an equally famous—or infamous—history. About 50 miles west of Indianapolis, nestled among the trees of the Wabash River valley, is what remains of Jungle Park Speedway. Built in 1926 by Indiana…

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