Is 400,000 barleycorns as long as The Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
It's about four-fifths as long as The Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The length of The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is about 475,200 barleycorns.
(Speedway, Indiana) (rectangular oval course)
The rectangular oval course of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is 475,200 barleycorns. While famous for its automotive racing, the first motorsport held at the track was a series of motorcycle races in August, 1909 — a little less than two years before the inaugural Indianapolis 500 race was run.
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