This lot offers a remarkable piece of American motorsport history: an original brick from the legendary “Yard of Bricks” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The brick, prominently marked “Culver Block, Pat. May 21, 1901,” comes from the inaugural pavement installed at IMS in 1909. These bricks are significant as the famous racing surface where icons like the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 began and continue to make history.
Fabricated by W.C. Co. and bearing the historical patent date, this brick was part of the track famously nicknamed “the Brickyard.” The lot includes extensive documentation on the brick’s provenance, the story of the brickyard, and the transformation of the speedway.
Affectionately preserved, this piece serves as a tangible connection to the pioneers of American auto racing and the world’s most famous oval racetrack. Very few of these original track bricks are available, making it a must-have showpiece for collectors and racing enthusiasts alike.