The term INDY EVENTS refers to the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400, two major auto racing events held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. The Indianapolis 500 is an open-wheel race that has been held since 1911 and is one of the most prestigious RACES in the world. The Brickyard 400 is a NASCAR race that has been held since 1994. Both RACES attract large crowds and are considered major events in the world of auto racing.