from 1909 to 2012 IMS never asked for a dime of taxpayer money. In fact, IMS even paid for a major flood control project outside of the Speedway just to keep flood waters out of IMS (now it would have to be a MAJOR flood just to get out of the channel, let along getting into IMS).

But, in 2013, IMS is asking for taxpayer $$ in order to keep "this iconic facility competitive in the sports and entertainment world."

Also, the $$$ could help with making IMS more compliant with the Americans w/Disabilities Acts

See article here: http://www.indystar.com/article/20130208/NEWS/130208035/Indianapolis-Motor-Speedway-seeks-state-aid-for-up-to-100M-in-improvements