Speedway High School's football program is playing on a brand-new field this fall, backed by a freshly built fieldhouse. The Indianapolis-area school has added the facilities for student-athletes.
The new building sits next to the football field, according to IndyStar. Speedway High School also has a new weight room as part of the athletic upgrades.
Beyond the new structure, Speedway High School also has additional athletic facilities, per the same IndyStar report. The football field is part of the broader improvements to the school's sports complex.
A Look at the New Facilities
The field and school are part of the Speedway community. IndyStar captured the finished spaces.
Speedway Schools Superintendent Dr. Kyle Trebly has discussed the referendum. The district has outlined spending categories.
Replacing Six Decades of Grass
Ralph Johnson Field, the stadium's home, opened in 1963 and has since undergone renovation, according to Speedway Community TV.
The rollout came in stages. The Speedway Community TV coverage shows the renovated sports complex and a new Speedway Athletic Complex.
A Facility Serving a Growing Athletic Program
The investment lands at a school where sports are part of student life. WFYI reported roughly 1,850 students across the district in 2023, with 53% qualifying for free or reduced-price meals.
Community support for the district has been strong on the funding side as well. In May 2023, Speedway voters considered an operating tax referendum that could generate up to $5.8 million annually, according to WFYI. The district's enrollment and demographics are also discussed.
On the field, the new facilities arrive as Speedway's football program begins its first season in the renovated space. The Sparkplugs will use the remodeled stadium and fieldhouse.
