NewOct 1, 1971
Opened with Magic Kingdom on opening day as the Grand Prix Raceway, sponsored by Goodyear; gas-powered cars steered along a center guide rail.
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Ride history
the lifetime log- 2019
ChangedMay 18, 2019
Reopened after a roughly four-month closure during which the track was rerouted and shortened to clear space for the under-construction TRON Lightcycle / Run.
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Update
Track was shortened by about 400 feet so Dumbo the Flying Elephant could be relocated during the New Fantasyland expansion.
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Changed
Indianapolis Motor Speedway sponsorship ended and 'Indy' was dropped from the name, giving the attraction its present name, Tomorrowland Speedway.
- 1999
ChangedDec 20, 1999
Disney partnered with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to add Indy-themed dressing, including a Yard of Bricks, a scoring pylon, Gasoline Alley signage and the wheel-and-wing logo.
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Update
Track was shortened for the first time during construction of the neighboring Space Mountain.
- 1971