Choosing Seats for the U.S. Grand Prix at Indianapolis

(Many of the items mentioned on the General Seating Tips Page,
apply to the U.S. Grand Prix too. )

Stand H and the beginning sections of Stand J, provides one of
the most exciting viewing angles for the U.S. Grand Prix.
You can see the F1 cars deceleratcing from full speed for the
first turn. I think the "Sweet Spot" is Sections 12-13 of
Stand H.

Sitting far away in the NW Vista (preferably in sections 1-12)
provides a very wide view of the course. You can see the front
straight, along with turns 1-7. The bad apart about being off in
the NW Vista or the North Vista is that you are far away from
the track. (see Panaramic Photos.)

Another excellent area to sit is in a small area of the huge
Tower Terrace. If you can get a seat at the far north of this
area (section 79, seat 10), then you can see the main straight as
well as turns 1-6 by looking over your right shoulder. And if you
happen to get top row, then you can see the back straight
behind you!

Sitting in the SE Vista provides a wide view of the track too.
You'll see the cars coming out the infield and back on to the oval
track and toward the last turn.

Parts of the viewing hill are good. I like to see the cars
accelerate down the back straight as the come out of turn 7.
You have to get there early to get a good seat. The sharp
curves slow them down quite a bit at the end and also caused
some spins. Make sure and bring one of those collapsable lawn
chairs.

Over across from the pits, along the main straight is the
Paddock and Stands A & B.   See my 2003 Photo Journal and
2006 Photo Journal.
This is a great spot to be for the pre-race show. The cars are
brought out to the grid right in front of you and you get to see
the drivers get ready. Seeing the cars streak off from a dead
stop is great! You get to see all the pit stops. After you see
the finish, you get to see the awards ceremony, albeit from a
good distance. The problem with this area, and with the tower
terrace, is that it is hard to follow the race as your view is not
wide. Of course there are huge television monitors scattered
about to help you. I might also mention that it is louder here in
the "canyon" than other places along the track.

Sitting in the last turn (13) in Stand E provides a nice view of
the short-chute and the front straight. However, you will only
see the cars flat out - no braking.

There are stands that are erected in the infield for just the F1
Grand Prix. they are the Corner Six Terrace and the Corner
Ten Terrace.   I think the seating in these bleachers is too
cramped.   A huge portable TV is set up for Turn 10 Terrace.
Portolets and refreshment stands are setup behind these two
stands.

Corner Ten Terrace provides a better view of two turns, but
Corner Six allows you to see the cars, albeit far away, zipping
down the front straight toward turn 1 if you look left. Of
course you can also see turn 6 right in front of you.

Panaramic photos including views from both stands .