Changes
Although the basic idea of the Grand Prix Raceway has not changed since it's opening, the name and theming of the attraction have. The first change to the Grand Prix Raceway came in 1973, when the track was expanded. By 1987 however, the track was shortened to make room for Mickey's Birthdayland. Then, in 1996 the attraction was renamed the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway and it was given new futuristic theming to coincide with with the "New Tomorrowland".
In 1999 Disney and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced that they would partner to change the theme of the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway. Famous items from the Indianapolis Speedway were added to the attraction including:
*The Yard of Bricks
==Attraction Plot==
The Tomorrowland Speedway allows guests to drive their own "race cars" around a 4/10 mile , four lane track. A guide rail keeps each guests in his or her lane, but can lead to a sometimes bumpy rid. The The attraction is especially popular among younger guests who can not yet drive a real car. The Tomorrowland Speedway is themed to resemble the famous Indianapolis Speedway. To add the to illusion, environmental sounds from a race track are actually pumped in through speakers on each car. To steerEach car is equipped with an acceleration pedal and a steering wheel, and accelerate (the Cars reach top speeds of 7.5 mph. Famous announcer Tom Carnegie can be heard announcing the "race" as cars travel around the track. The entire course takes about 5 minutes to complete, although their times obviously vary. At the end of the race, a checkered flag waves for every rider that finished the race. ==Fun Facts and Trivia== * From 1994-2009 when guests rode the Tomorrowland Transit Authority over the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, Mr. Johnson would give a traffic report. He would always say: "Hi there Tomorrowland travellers. This is not brake pedal) aroundMr. Johnson in Skyview Hovercraft One, bringing you the latest Tomorrowland traffic report. As usual, everything is perfect on Tommorowland's Super Highways" *Mr. Johnson is actually a reference to Mission to Mars, a former Tomorrowland attraction. * The Indianapolis Speedway has a sponsor lounge in the control tower, near the front of the attraction.
