Speedway is a town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States.

[7] It is an early example of a residential community planned for the industrial plants located nearby.

[1] The town is drained by Eagle Creek, which runs along the southwest edge of town, and its tributaries Dry Run and Little Eagle Creek, which flow past or around the speedway.

Eagle Creek continues east to join the White River in southwest Marion County.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[12] With a January daily mean of −2 °C (28 °F) however, Speedway is very close to the humid continental type.

About 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[16] In addition to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway itself, several related companies are located south of the racetrack, including the United States Auto Club headquarters, the Dallara racecar factory, racing teams A. J. Foyt Racing, and Harding Racing, and the Speedway Indoor karting racetrack.