Unlike most tracks in the nation, the huge Indianapolis Speedway provides many things to do inside the track.
Music Concerts - There is often live music at IMS. Some
are in the Pagoda Plaza, the 4th Turn infield and over by the
musuem. The biggest acts play on Carb Day, Legends Day
and Race Day.
are in the Pagoda Plaza, the 4th Turn infield and over by the
musuem. The biggest acts play on Carb Day, Legends Day
and Race Day.
The Speedway Museum is located at the
south end of the infield. They have many cool race
cars dating back a hundred years.
History of the Museum
After a major remodel, the museum opens in
2025.
south end of the infield. They have many cool race
cars dating back a hundred years.
History of the Museum
After a major remodel, the museum opens in
2025.
Shopping - Visit an official trackside giftshop. All types of
photos, clothings, and memorabilia is available. They are
scattered around inside and outside the track. The big
shops are located next to the museum, in the museum and
under the northern Tower Terrace.
Phone number: 317-484-6400 or 1-800-955-4639.
Website: Brickyard Gift Store On-line
They also have a store in the Airport, called "Brickyard
Authentics". Their phone number is (317) 241-1500
You can find Race Teams selling merchandise from trailers
in the Fan Zone. Sometimes in the museum parking lot and
sometimes along Hulman Blvd and 6th Street.
There will also be many vendors outside the speedway,
along Georgetown Road and 16th Street, selling stuff.
After the race is over and everyone has left, you may find
these vendors are willing to bargain.
Also you may find someone walking around in the parking
areas outside the track selling souvenir t-shirts for $5 or 10.
These will be very low-quality tees.
Local stores through out the city often have various race
related merchandise too.
photos, clothings, and memorabilia is available. They are
scattered around inside and outside the track. The big
shops are located next to the museum, in the museum and
under the northern Tower Terrace.
Phone number: 317-484-6400 or 1-800-955-4639.
Website: Brickyard Gift Store On-line
They also have a store in the Airport, called "Brickyard
Authentics". Their phone number is (317) 241-1500
You can find Race Teams selling merchandise from trailers
in the Fan Zone. Sometimes in the museum parking lot and
sometimes along Hulman Blvd and 6th Street.
There will also be many vendors outside the speedway,
along Georgetown Road and 16th Street, selling stuff.
After the race is over and everyone has left, you may find
these vendors are willing to bargain.
Also you may find someone walking around in the parking
areas outside the track selling souvenir t-shirts for $5 or 10.
These will be very low-quality tees.
Local stores through out the city often have various race
related merchandise too.
Admission: Adults $25
Seniors $23
Military $18
The Indiana Access Pass program enables poor
Hoosiers to visit museums for less.
Seniors $23
Military $18
The Indiana Access Pass program enables poor
Hoosiers to visit museums for less.
Speedway Tours - There are two bus tours you
can take. There are buses with recorded lecture that
will take you out for a lap around the track and will
stop at the Finish Line if you want to get out for a photo.
You can upgrade to a 1.5 hour tour in which a guide lets
you tour the media center and the lower control tower.
Tour tickets are purchased inside the museum.
can take. There are buses with recorded lecture that
will take you out for a lap around the track and will
stop at the Finish Line if you want to get out for a photo.
You can upgrade to a 1.5 hour tour in which a guide lets
you tour the media center and the lower control tower.
Tour tickets are purchased inside the museum.
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Photo Store - There are two photo shops. The one
most people want is located over in the Tower Terrace
(the stands to the north of the Pagoda Control Tower.)
You can find photos from just a $1 all the way up to huge
framed photos for hundreds of dollars.
The other photo shop was located on the 2nd floor of the
Museum. Whether that will be it's location after the
Museum Remodel, I don't konw. The museum will
reopen April 2, 2025.
They have an archive of negatives that go back through all
the years! You can browse through binders of negatives,
select certain frames and order prints in any size!
most people want is located over in the Tower Terrace
(the stands to the north of the Pagoda Control Tower.)
You can find photos from just a $1 all the way up to huge
framed photos for hundreds of dollars.
The other photo shop was located on the 2nd floor of the
Museum. Whether that will be it's location after the
Museum Remodel, I don't konw. The museum will
reopen April 2, 2025.
They have an archive of negatives that go back through all
the years! You can browse through binders of negatives,
select certain frames and order prints in any size!
Car Displays - You may find these anywhere, but generally
most can be found in the Pagoda Plaza and over in the
parking lot east of the Museum. Often, car clubs park along
the main road down the center of the infield.
most can be found in the Pagoda Plaza and over in the
parking lot east of the Museum. Often, car clubs park along
the main road down the center of the infield.
Gasoline Alley is the road the race cars and drivers take
between the garages and the race track during the Indy 500.
Hang out here and you'll witness a pretty constant stream of
famous people and you may get some autographs or even a
picture taken of yourself and a driver.
The best time for this activity is when the Speedway is not real
crowded, such as a practice day.
between the garages and the race track during the Indy 500.
Hang out here and you'll witness a pretty constant stream of
famous people and you may get some autographs or even a
picture taken of yourself and a driver.
The best time for this activity is when the Speedway is not real
crowded, such as a practice day.
On busy days, Gasoline Alley gets packed!
Garage Passes allow you to walk around the garages
that connect to Gasoline Alley. There are three long
buildings full of garages that are used by IndyCars and
stock cars. You will see the mechanics working on the
cars and the drivers hanging around. You might be able
to get a few autographs.
that connect to Gasoline Alley. There are three long
buildings full of garages that are used by IndyCars and
stock cars. You will see the mechanics working on the
cars and the drivers hanging around. You might be able
to get a few autographs.
Pit Passes are even better than garage passes. They
can usually get you into the garages as well! The best type
of pit pass is the "hot" pass that get you into the pits when
things start getting serious and everybody but the race
teams get kicked out.
Description of Garage Area and Pits
can usually get you into the garages as well! The best type
of pit pass is the "hot" pass that get you into the pits when
things start getting serious and everybody but the race
teams get kicked out.
Description of Garage Area and Pits
Eat, Drink and Be Merry!
Try and get invited to one of the many big tent parties.
Free food, booze and entertainment.
There are picnic tables and food stands behind the tower
in the Pagoda Pavilion. Often there are bands playing
nearby on the stage.
You can tailgate and picnic almost anywhere you like. It's
handy to do so near your car. Bring a grill, table, chairs,
etc; and have a party!
There is parking inside the grassy 3rd Turn infield, but
you must get there early on race day! It used to be free,
but in 2013 they began charging to park inside on Race
Day and Carb Day. Buy parking way in advance before
it sells out.
There is a grassy viewing hill that runs from Turn 2 to Turn
3. Rest rooms and a concession stand are handy. They
play music over the P.A. system during those slow
practice days. There is also a huge jumbo-tron TV in the
corners.
Try and get invited to one of the many big tent parties.
Free food, booze and entertainment.
There are picnic tables and food stands behind the tower
in the Pagoda Pavilion. Often there are bands playing
nearby on the stage.
You can tailgate and picnic almost anywhere you like. It's
handy to do so near your car. Bring a grill, table, chairs,
etc; and have a party!
There is parking inside the grassy 3rd Turn infield, but
you must get there early on race day! It used to be free,
but in 2013 they began charging to park inside on Race
Day and Carb Day. Buy parking way in advance before
it sells out.
There is a grassy viewing hill that runs from Turn 2 to Turn
3. Rest rooms and a concession stand are handy. They
play music over the P.A. system during those slow
practice days. There is also a huge jumbo-tron TV in the
corners.
Fun for the Kids - You can find special activities for
children around the Museum and at the Pagoda Plaza
(behind the Pagoda Tower) and in the Midway. Video
racing games, remote control cars, slot cars, pedal car
races, bouncy houses and face-painting are often to be
found.
children around the Museum and at the Pagoda Plaza
(behind the Pagoda Tower) and in the Midway. Video
racing games, remote control cars, slot cars, pedal car
races, bouncy houses and face-painting are often to be
found.
Golfing - There is a 18-hole championship-caliber golf
course in the infield and to the east of the track. It includes
three lakes, 72 sand traps and 650 trees. It's not a course
for the fainthearted. Regular rate In 2025 is $215.
(It was $110 in 2019.)
Brickyard Crossing
course in the infield and to the east of the track. It includes
three lakes, 72 sand traps and 650 trees. It's not a course
for the fainthearted. Regular rate In 2025 is $215.
(It was $110 in 2019.)
Brickyard Crossing
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Indy Racing Experience Offers fans various exciting
race car experiences on the Motor Speedway oval and
road course.
Ride in IndyCar or Stockcar.
You can ride, or you can drive.
race car experiences on the Motor Speedway oval and
road course.
Ride in IndyCar or Stockcar.
You can ride, or you can drive.
Less daring fans can also take a 60-mph ride around the
track in an Impala. Up to 3 people allowed per car.
track in an Impala. Up to 3 people allowed per car.
Dallara IndyCar factory
Speedway Indoor Karting
1067 Main St
Speedway, Indiana
(317) 800-1648
List of Speedway Restaurants
Speedway Indoor Karting
1067 Main St
Speedway, Indiana
(317) 800-1648
List of Speedway Restaurants
Tours, racing simulators, coffee cafe, gift shop
This go-kart track is brand new (2016) and a two-level road course and a mini super
speedway, SIK can offer multiple configurations and options for karters of all skill levels.
Family dining and a pub.
There are other race related business nearby, such as Ed Carpenter Racing and USAC
headquarters, but they do not have anything set up for visitors to see currently (2017).
From coffee to craft beer, tacos to steaks, there are many locally owned restaurants
along Main street in Speedway - all within walking distance of the track.
This go-kart track is brand new (2016) and a two-level road course and a mini super
speedway, SIK can offer multiple configurations and options for karters of all skill levels.
Family dining and a pub.
There are other race related business nearby, such as Ed Carpenter Racing and USAC
headquarters, but they do not have anything set up for visitors to see currently (2017).
From coffee to craft beer, tacos to steaks, there are many locally owned restaurants
along Main street in Speedway - all within walking distance of the track.
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Indy 500 Queen and Princesses
Each year, 33 single, college coeds with good grades,
who are between 18 & 23, are selected as 500
Princesses. They make appearances throughout the
month of May at Indy 500 events, such as the Mini-
marathon, the 500 Parade and the Snakepit Ball and of
course the Indy 500. One girl will be selected as Queen.
Girls wishing to participate must apply in early January.
More Information
History of 500 Queens on this web site.
Each year, 33 single, college coeds with good grades,
who are between 18 & 23, are selected as 500
Princesses. They make appearances throughout the
month of May at Indy 500 events, such as the Mini-
marathon, the 500 Parade and the Snakepit Ball and of
course the Indy 500. One girl will be selected as Queen.
Girls wishing to participate must apply in early January.
More Information
History of 500 Queens on this web site.
500 Festival Intern Program
This internship is for students and runs from Jan-May.
The 500 Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
celebrating the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500.
The 500 Festival staff is 18 deep and packed with talented,
hard-working professionals who care about our city, our
state, and what the Indy 500 means to its history and
culture. An additional 11 interns join us for the spring
semester, and another 7,000 volunteers help us make
May a month-long celebration.
More Information
This internship is for students and runs from Jan-May.
The 500 Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
celebrating the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500.
The 500 Festival staff is 18 deep and packed with talented,
hard-working professionals who care about our city, our
state, and what the Indy 500 means to its history and
culture. An additional 11 interns join us for the spring
semester, and another 7,000 volunteers help us make
May a month-long celebration.
More Information
500 Festival Volunteer
They need thousands of volunteers and there are 100
areas of volunteer opportunity, from handing out water to
runners in the marathon, to being a tour guide for 4th
graders, to helping people at the 500 Parade. Perks
include swag.
More Information
They need thousands of volunteers and there are 100
areas of volunteer opportunity, from handing out water to
runners in the marathon, to being a tour guide for 4th
graders, to helping people at the 500 Parade. Perks
include swag.
More Information
Non-Profit Opportunities
IMS offers various ways for a non-profit group to raise
funds during IMS events, such as working as attendants,
track cleanup or in concession stands for gift shops.
More Information
IMS offers various ways for a non-profit group to raise
funds during IMS events, such as working as attendants,
track cleanup or in concession stands for gift shops.
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IMS Midway - There are many things to see and do in
the Fan Midway!
The IMS Kids Zone - Many free activities for younger race
fans and their families. Attractions include bounce houses,
racing and games.
Car manufacturers and Sponsors offer various things
such as free posters, photos, car displays, racing
simulators, games, go-karts and more.
the Fan Midway!
The IMS Kids Zone - Many free activities for younger race
fans and their families. Attractions include bounce houses,
racing and games.
Car manufacturers and Sponsors offer various things
such as free posters, photos, car displays, racing
simulators, games, go-karts and more.
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