The F1 cars run clockwise on the oval, which is the reverse of the direction used for the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400.

New Infield Stands Added beginning 2004 Two infield stands ared added to the infield for the U.S.G.P. The Terrace seating, outside Turn 6 and between Turns 10 and 11, will provide one of the closest views of Formula One in the world. The front of the Turn 6 Terrace is approximately 50 yards from the edge of the track, and Turn 10 Terrace is even closer. The United States Grand Prix IMS hosted it's first Formula One race in 2000 to a sold-out crowd. A roadcourse was created through the infield of the historic oval for this event! The 8th and next Indianapolis Grand Prix will be July 17th, 2007 Dan's U.S. Grand Prix Photos 2000 - 3 days of photos 2001 - 2 days of photos 2001 F1 Grid Girls 2002 - 2 days of photos 2003 - 3 days of photos 2004 - 4 days of photos 2005 - 2 days of photos 2006 - 2 days of photos F1 Support Races The F1 race currently has three support races for the U.S. Grand Prix weekend: The Porsche Michelin Supercup which has held support races at the U.S. Grand Prix at Indianapolis since its inception. The Formula BMW USA replaced the Ferrari Challenge beginning in 2004. The Indycar junior series - the Indy Pro Series - began racing on the roadcourse beginning in 2005.