| Detailed May Schedule |
| MAY SCHEDULE |
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| 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The month of May will begin with a roar when up to 25,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes cross the start line at the Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini-Marathon at 7:30 a.m. The nation's largest half-marathon takes participants on a scenic 13.1-mile tour of downtown Indianapolis and a unique lap around the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. To register, go to 500 Festival |
08:00 am - 6:00 pm
11:00 am - 01:00 pm
02:30 pm - 04:00 pm
04:00 pm - 06:00pm
11:00 am - 01:00 pm
02:30 pm - 04:00 pm
04:00 pm - 06:00pm
| INDY 500 PRACTICE |
| FAST FRIDAY |
| Saturday, May 18, 2024 |
| 108th INDIANAPOLIS 500 MILE RACE |
| INDY 500 MINI-MARATHON |
| INDYCAR GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING |
| INDYCAR GRAND PRIX RACE |
| Wed-Thu, May 15-16, 2024 |
| Friday, May 17, 2024 |
| Sunday May 26, 2024 |
| Saturday May 4, 2024 |
| Friday May 10, 2024 |
| Saturday May 11, 2024 |
| 1st DAY OF QUALIFYING |
| 2nd DAY OF QUALIFYING - POLE DAY |
| Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
| CARBURATION DAY |
| Friday, May 24, 2024 |
07:30 am - 06:00 pm
08:00 am - 08:30 am
08:45 am - 09:15 am
09:30 am - 10:45 am
11:00 am - 11:50 am
12:05 pm - 12:45 pm
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
02:20 pm - 02:40 pm
02:55 pm - 03:45 pm
04:00 pm - 05:15 pm
08:00 am - 08:30 am
08:45 am - 09:15 am
09:30 am - 10:45 am
11:00 am - 11:50 am
12:05 pm - 12:45 pm
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
02:20 pm - 02:40 pm
02:55 pm - 03:45 pm
04:00 pm - 05:15 pm
Gates Open
USF 2000 Qualifying
USF Pro 2000 Qualifying
IndyCar Practice 1
INDY NXT Practice 1
USF 2000 Race 1
IndyCar Practice 2
INDY NXT Qualifying
USF Pro 2000 Race 1
IndyCar Qualifying
USF 2000 Qualifying
USF Pro 2000 Qualifying
IndyCar Practice 1
INDY NXT Practice 1
USF 2000 Race 1
IndyCar Practice 2
INDY NXT Qualifying
USF Pro 2000 Race 1
IndyCar Qualifying
07:30 am - 06:00 pm
08:00 am - 08:40 am
08:55 am - 09:45 am
11:15 am - 11:45 am
12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
03:30 pm
08:00 am - 08:40 am
08:55 am - 09:45 am
11:15 am - 11:45 am
12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
03:30 pm
Gates Open
USF 2000 Race 2
USF Pro 2000 Race 2
IndyCar Warmup
USF 2000 Race 3
INDY NXT Race
Sonsio Grand Prix
USF 2000 Race 2
USF Pro 2000 Race 2
IndyCar Warmup
USF 2000 Race 3
INDY NXT Race
Sonsio Grand Prix
10:00 am - 06:00pm
12:00 pm - 06:00pm
12:00 pm - 06:00pm
Gates Open
Indy 500 Practice
Indy 500 Practice
Gates Open
Indy 500 Practice
Indy 500 Practice
10:00 am - 06:00 pm
12:00 pm - 06:00 pm
12:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Gates Open
Pre-Qualifying Practice
Indy 500 Qualifying
Qualifying Procedures
Pre-Qualifying Practice
Indy 500 Qualifying
Qualifying Procedures
08:00 am - 06:00 pm
08:30 am - 09:30 am
11:00 am - 05:50 pm
08:30 am - 09:30 am
11:00 am - 05:50 pm
Gates Open
Top 12 Practice
Last Chance Practice
Top 12 Qualifying
Last Chance Qualifying
Fast 6 Shoot Out
Qualifying Procedures
Top 12 Practice
Last Chance Practice
Top 12 Qualifying
Last Chance Qualifying
Fast 6 Shoot Out
Qualifying Procedures
09:00 am - 07:00 pm
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
12:30 pm - 02:00 pm
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
04:00 pm - 04:55 pm
05:10 pm - 05:40 pm
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
12:30 pm - 02:00 pm
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
04:00 pm - 04:55 pm
05:10 pm - 05:40 pm
Gates Open
IndyCar Practice
Pit Stop Competition
Carb Day Concert
2024 Acts:
George Thorogood
Gin Blossoms
Kid Quill
IndyCar Practice
Pit Stop Competition
Carb Day Concert
2024 Acts:
George Thorogood
Gin Blossoms
Kid Quill
Gates Open
Pre-Race Festivities
Indy 500
Pre-Race Festivities
Indy 500
06:00 am - 04:00 pm
09:00 am
12:45 pm
09:00 am
12:45 pm
| ROAD TO INDY PRACTICE |
| Thursday May 9, 2024 |
NO PUBLIC ACCESS
12:00 pm
01:10 pm
02:20 pm
03:30 pm
05:10 pm
05:50 pm
12:00 pm
01:10 pm
02:20 pm
03:30 pm
05:10 pm
05:50 pm
2000 Test Session 1
Pro 2000 Test Session 1
2000 Test Session 2
Pro 2000 Test Session 2
2000 Practice
Pro 2000 Practice
| INDY 500 PRACTICE - OPENING DAY |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 |
08:00 am - 06:00 pm
09:00 am - 11:15 am
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
09:00 am - 11:15 am
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Gates Open
500 Veterans Practice
ROP & Refreshers
500 Open Practice
500 Veterans Practice
ROP & Refreshers
500 Open Practice
The Snake Pit
One of the largest EDM shows in the midwest takes place in the 3rd Turn Infield on race day.
It starts early in the morning and runs through mid-afternoon.
All Snake Pit ticketholders must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid Indy 500 general
admission or reserved seat ticket. Ticket holders should be prepared to show proper ID to
enter the concert.
In addition to general admission tickets, VIP tickets are for sale.
VIP amenities include access to a raised viewing platform located beside the stage, a private
cash bar and private air-conditioned restrooms.
One of the largest EDM shows in the midwest takes place in the 3rd Turn Infield on race day.
It starts early in the morning and runs through mid-afternoon.
All Snake Pit ticketholders must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid Indy 500 general
admission or reserved seat ticket. Ticket holders should be prepared to show proper ID to
enter the concert.
In addition to general admission tickets, VIP tickets are for sale.
VIP amenities include access to a raised viewing platform located beside the stage, a private
cash bar and private air-conditioned restrooms.
In the morning, the speedway will be open to the public to attend the Drivers Meeting
(held outside by the Pagoda Tower) and then a driver autograph session.
The gates will close early so that fans can attend the Parade and Concert downtown.
The 500 Festival Parade is a very large event held in downtown Indy. PARADE INFORMATION
The country music Legends Day Concert will again be held downtown at
the Amphitheater in White River State Park.
The music act for 2024 is Riley Green.
Tickets for sale at LiveNation.com.
(held outside by the Pagoda Tower) and then a driver autograph session.
The gates will close early so that fans can attend the Parade and Concert downtown.
The 500 Festival Parade is a very large event held in downtown Indy. PARADE INFORMATION
The country music Legends Day Concert will again be held downtown at
the Amphitheater in White River State Park.
The music act for 2024 is Riley Green.
Tickets for sale at LiveNation.com.
| Saturday, May 25, 2024 |
| LEGENDS DAY |
| The Amphitheater at White River State Park |
General Admission and Reserved Seating
08:00 pm - 03:00 pm
09:00 am - 10:00 am
10:30 am - 11:00 am
07:00 pm
09:00 am - 10:00 am
10:30 am - 11:00 am
07:00 pm
Gates Open
Full-Field Autograph Session
Public Drivers Meeting
Country Music Concert, held
at amphitheater in downtown
Indianapolis. See below.
Full-Field Autograph Session
Public Drivers Meeting
Country Music Concert, held
at amphitheater in downtown
Indianapolis. See below.
| INDY 500 PRACTICE |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 |
11:00 am - 03:00pm
01:00 pm - 03:00pm
01:00 pm - 03:00pm
Gates Open
Indy 500 Practice
Indy 500 Practice
| Legends Day - Saturday |
| GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES |
| All Practice Days Qualifying Days Carb Day Legends Day Race Day |
$25
$35
$50
$20
$60
$35
$50
$20
$60
ARTISTS for 2024
Excision
Dom Dolla
Gryffin
Sullivan King
Timmy Trumpet
General admission to Snake Pit $85
VIP admission to Snake Pit $230
(prices are cheaper if you buy them earlier in the year.)
Excision
Dom Dolla
Gryffin
Sullivan King
Timmy Trumpet
General admission to Snake Pit $85
VIP admission to Snake Pit $230
(prices are cheaper if you buy them earlier in the year.)
(prices are cheaper if you buy them earlier in the year.)