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| May Calendar Indy 500 Ticket Prices Partying at the Track Things To Do In May Events During the Indy 500 |
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 17, 2025 |
| 109th INDIANAPOLIS 500 MILE RACE |
| INDY 500 MINI-MARATHON |
| INDYCAR GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING |
| INDYCAR GRAND PRIX RACE |
| Wed-Thu, May 14-15, 2025 |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 |
| Sunday May 25, 2025 |
| Saturday May 3, 2025 |
| Friday May 9, 2025 |
| Saturday May 10, 2025 |
| 1st DAY OF QUALIFYING |
| 2nd DAY OF QUALIFYING - POLE DAY |
| Sunday, May 18, 2025 |
| CARBURATION DAY |
| Friday, May 23, 2025 |
07:30 am - 08:00 pm
07:55 am - 08:25 am
08:40 am - 09:10 am
09:30 am - 10:50 am
11:05 am - 11:55 am
12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
01:10 pm - 02:10 pm
02:30 pm - 03:00 pm
03:20 pm - 04:10 pm
04:30 pm - 06:00 pm
07:00 pm - 08:00 pm
07:55 am - 08:25 am
08:40 am - 09:10 am
09:30 am - 10:50 am
11:05 am - 11:55 am
12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
01:10 pm - 02:10 pm
02:30 pm - 03:00 pm
03:20 pm - 04:10 pm
04:30 pm - 06:00 pm
07:00 pm - 08:00 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
INDY NXT RACE 1
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
INDY NXT RACE 1
09:00 am - 07:00 pm
09:55 am - 10:40 am
10:55 am - 11:35 am
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
02:20 pm - 03:05 pm
04:30 pm
09:55 am - 10:40 am
10:55 am - 11:35 am
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
02:20 pm - 03:05 pm
04:30 pm
Gates Open
USF Pro 2000 RACE 2
USF 2000 RACE 2
IndyCar Warmup
INDY NXT RACE 2
USF 2000 RACE 3
Sonsio Grand Prix
USF Pro 2000 RACE 2
USF 2000 RACE 2
IndyCar Warmup
INDY NXT RACE 2
USF 2000 RACE 3
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
Qualifying Draw
Indy 500 Practice
Qualifying Draw
10:00 am - 06:00 pm
12:00 pm - 06:00 pm
06:15 pm - 07:00 pm
12:00 pm - 06:00 pm
06:15 pm - 07:00 pm
Gates Open
Pre-Qualifying Practice
Mayor's Breakfast
Indy 500 Qualifying
Qualifying Procedures
Pre-Qualifying Practice
Mayor's Breakfast
Indy 500 Qualifying
Qualifying Procedures
08:00 am - 06:00 pm
08:30 am - 09:30 am
09:00 am - 10:30 am
11:00 am - 05:50 pm
08:30 am - 09:30 am
09:00 am - 10:30 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
10:00 am - 07:00 pm
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
04:05 pm - 05:05 pm
05:15 pm - 06:15 pm
6:25 pm - 6:55 pm
01:00 pm - 02:00 pm
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
04:05 pm - 05:05 pm
05:15 pm - 06:15 pm
6:25 pm - 6:55 pm
Gates Open
IndyCar Practice
Pit Stop Competition
Carb Day Concert
IndyCar Practice
Pit Stop Competition
Carb Day Concert
Gates Open
Snake Pit Opens
Pre-Race Festivities
Indy 500 Green Flag
Snake Pit Opens
Pre-Race Festivities
Indy 500 Green Flag
06:00 am - 04:00 pm
07:00 am
09:00 am - 12:30 pm
12:45 pm
07:00 am
09:00 am - 12:30 pm
12:45 pm
| ROAD TO INDY PRACTICE |
| Thursday May 8, 2025 |
NO PUBLIC ACCESS
USF2000 and USF Pro 2000
Testing and Practice
| INDY 500 PRACTICE - OPENING DAY |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 |
10:00 am - 06:00 pm
12:15 pm - 02:15 pm
02:15 pm - 06:00 pm
12:15 pm - 02:15 pm
02:15 pm - 06:00 pm
Gates Open
Rookie Practice (ROP)
Indy 500 Practice
Rookie Practice (ROP)
Indy 500 Practice
The Snake Pit Show
Since the early days of the Indy 500, people have been partying in
the infield at the speedway.
The number of young people partying in the Turn 1 infield in the
1970s became so notorious, the area was labeled the "Snake Pit."
The partying continued through the 1980s.
Today, the name has officially been applied to a large EDM show
which takes place in the 3rd Turn Infield on race day. It starts early
in the morning and runs through mid-afternoon as the race runs.
Since the early days of the Indy 500, people have been partying in
the infield at the speedway.
The number of young people partying in the Turn 1 infield in the
1970s became so notorious, the area was labeled the "Snake Pit."
The partying continued through the 1980s.
Today, the name has officially been applied to a large EDM show
which takes place in the 3rd Turn Infield on race day. It starts early
in the morning and runs through mid-afternoon as the race runs.
There are no track activity on the track Saturday.
There is an hour-long autograph session at 9 a.m. in the Pagoda Plaza.
All drivers will be there.
There will be 11 lines leading to 3 drivers each.
Choose a line.
Get in line early.
At 10:30 a.m., the drivers are gathered together near pit lane and
given final instructions and awards. You can attend the "Drivers
Meeting" if you have a pass, which might cost $10.
This is called Legends Day, and legendary Indy 500 drivers may be on
hand to sign autographs.
The gates will close early so that fans can attend the Parade and
Concert downtown.
The 500 Festival Parade is the 3rd largest parade in the US.
It is held in downtown Indinanapolis. PARADE INFORMATION
The country music Legends Day Concert is held downtown at the
Amphitheater in White River State Park.
The 2025 Band is - MIDLAND
Tickets for sale at LiveNation.com.
There is an hour-long autograph session at 9 a.m. in the Pagoda Plaza.
All drivers will be there.
There will be 11 lines leading to 3 drivers each.
Choose a line.
Get in line early.
At 10:30 a.m., the drivers are gathered together near pit lane and
given final instructions and awards. You can attend the "Drivers
Meeting" if you have a pass, which might cost $10.
This is called Legends Day, and legendary Indy 500 drivers may be on
hand to sign autographs.
The gates will close early so that fans can attend the Parade and
Concert downtown.
The 500 Festival Parade is the 3rd largest parade in the US.
It is held in downtown Indinanapolis. PARADE INFORMATION
The country music Legends Day Concert is held downtown at the
Amphitheater in White River State Park.
The 2025 Band is - MIDLAND
Tickets for sale at LiveNation.com.
| Saturday, May 24, 2025 |
| 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
11:45 am
07:00 pm
09:00 am - 10:00 am
10:30 am - 11:00 am
11:45 am
07:00 pm
Gates Open
Full-Field Autograph Session
Public Drivers Meeting $10
500 Parade downtown
Country Music Concert, held
at amphitheater in downtown
Indianapolis. See below.
Full-Field Autograph Session
Public Drivers Meeting $10
500 Parade downtown
Country Music Concert, held
at amphitheater in downtown
Indianapolis. See below.
| INDY 500 PRACTICE |
| Monday, May 19, 2025 |
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 before the race
| 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 2025 Concert Start Time
(prices are cheaper if you buy them earlier in the year.)
TBA
Illenium
Sammy Virji
Two Friends
Kayzo
Oliver Heldens
Sammy Virji
Two Friends
Kayzo
Oliver Heldens
General admission to Snake Pit $85 - Buy early and it only costs $35.
VIP admission to Snake Pit $230 - Buy early and it only costs $135
VIP admission to Snake Pit $230 - Buy early and it only costs $135
Acts:
Brett Michaels
All-American Rejects
Brett Michaels
All-American Rejects
CARB DAY CONCERT - Friday before the race
Carburation Day is the last chance IndyCar drivers get to practice.
Carb Day is the most crowded day at the speedway, outside of the race itself!
About 3:30 pm, after the race activities have finished for the day, there is a
rock concert in the infield of the speedway.
The concert is free, but you can buy some upgrades:
* A large area near the stage is fenced off and you need a Pit Wristband to enter.
They do NOT let you bring in coolers to the Pit area!
* There is a raised platform off to the side of the stage and you need VIP ticket to enter that.
This event began in 2000.
Carb Day is the most crowded day at the speedway, outside of the race itself!
About 3:30 pm, after the race activities have finished for the day, there is a
rock concert in the infield of the speedway.
The concert is free, but you can buy some upgrades:
* A large area near the stage is fenced off and you need a Pit Wristband to enter.
They do NOT let you bring in coolers to the Pit area!
* There is a raised platform off to the side of the stage and you need VIP ticket to enter that.
This event began in 2000.
It costs money to get in and you have to be at least 18 years old. You may get carded upon entry.
First, you need a race ticket just to enter the speedway. General Admission is the cheapest.
Then, in order to enter the Snake Pit crowd, you will need a Snake Pit General Admission Wristband.
If you wish, you can buy a more expensive wristband which lets you enter the Snakepit VIP area
- a raised viewing platform by the stage with a cash bar and private air-conditioned bathrooms.
First, you need a race ticket just to enter the speedway. General Admission is the cheapest.
Then, in order to enter the Snake Pit crowd, you will need a Snake Pit General Admission Wristband.
If you wish, you can buy a more expensive wristband which lets you enter the Snakepit VIP area
- a raised viewing platform by the stage with a cash bar and private air-conditioned bathrooms.
Carb Day Admission $50 - Buy early and it only costs $30
Pit Wristband $40 - Buy early and it only costs $25
VIP Wristband $275
Pit Wristband $40 - Buy early and it only costs $25
VIP Wristband $275
2025 Prices
2025 Carb Day Concert Acts:
Brett Michaels from the band Poison
All American Rejects.
All American Rejects.