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Greenfield Today
By the People, for the People
Speedway Town Council moves to reclaim Wilshaw Hotel site
The unfinished hotel property sits near Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Main Street.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:54am
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The Speedway Town Council has passed a resolution to begin the process of acquiring the land where the unfinished Wilshaw Hotel is located near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Main Street. The town aims to reclaim control of the property, which has sat vacant for years.
Why it matters
The Wilshaw Hotel site has been an eyesore and source of frustration for the Speedway community for some time. Reclaiming the property could allow the town to redevelop the land in a way that better serves the needs of residents and visitors to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The details
The Speedway Town Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution that will kickstart the process of acquiring the Wilshaw Hotel property through eminent domain or other legal means. The hotel project was abandoned years ago, leaving an unfinished structure that has become a blight on the community.
- The Speedway Town Council passed the resolution on March 30, 2026.
The players
Speedway Town Council
The governing body of the town of Speedway, Indiana, located near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Wilshaw Hotel
An unfinished hotel project that has sat vacant for years near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Main Street in Speedway, Indiana.
What’s next
The town will now begin the legal process to acquire the Wilshaw Hotel property, with the goal of eventually redeveloping the land in a way that benefits the Speedway community.
The takeaway
The Speedway Town Council's decision to reclaim the Wilshaw Hotel site represents a proactive step to address a long-standing issue and pave the way for future development that could enhance the town's appeal to both residents and visitors to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
