Built in a very short time the first half of 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway gave birth to the first series of races in August 1909. It was acording to the ideas of mainly Carl Fisher. That first weekend ended in a mere catastrophy, claiming the lives of some drivers, mechanics and spectators. It was followed by huge discussions, whether such races required a ban. In the last months of that year, the track surface was bricked, ensuring much more safer racing. A good decision! A second decision that was to follow the next year, would ensure a succesfull way ahead for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway up untill today.