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The Paddock is a long stand in the middle and outside of the front straight, offering views of the pits
and the front straight.
Seats in the middle sections have a view of the finish line and the winner's circle.
There are two levels:
* Paddock
* Paddock Penthouse is the upper level and has a roof. It acts as a roof for most of the lower level.
PADDOCK PENTHOUSE:
and the front straight.
Seats in the middle sections have a view of the finish line and the winner's circle.
There are two levels:
* Paddock
* Paddock Penthouse is the upper level and has a roof. It acts as a roof for most of the lower level.
PADDOCK PENTHOUSE:
| The Paddock |
In the map above, the left side is to the south. This is where the section or box numbering begins.
The Paddock ends at the far right. The vertical lines you see in the stands are aisles.
There are two sections or boxes between aisles.
The Paddock ends at the far right. The vertical lines you see in the stands are aisles.
There are two sections or boxes between aisles.
| View from Paddock Box. Carb Day 2005 |
| These 2 shots are from the Paddock Press Penthouse, which is sandwiched between the Paddock and the Penthouse. These photos were taken at the 2009 Brickyard 400 by Andy J. |
Start / Finish Line
| The paddock was originally built in 1911; it became a steel-and-concrete structure in 1946. The current version was built as a double-decker section in 1961, enlarged in 1977 and renovated from 1995 to 1998 and again in 2016, when the roof was raised on the Penthouse and another tier was added along with stadium seats and elevators. |
| The photo above shows what the Paddock Penthouse now looks like after the renovation in 2016. Notice the new 3-row tier at the top. (Click photo for larger photo) |
Rows A - F
Rows G-M
Rows AA-CC
Press Box
Rows G-M
Rows AA-CC
Press Box
The front rows that have no support struts to block sight lines.
These rows are in the sun early in the day.
Fat support beams may partially block view.
An upper 3-row tier which may contain even further sight line disruptions.
A small section below the Penthouse that does NOT extend the entire length of
the Paddock. It simply two rows of folding metal chairs. The press box is very
sheltered.
These rows are in the sun early in the day.
Fat support beams may partially block view.
An upper 3-row tier which may contain even further sight line disruptions.
A small section below the Penthouse that does NOT extend the entire length of
the Paddock. It simply two rows of folding metal chairs. The press box is very
sheltered.
PADDOCK:
Row A
Rows B - T
Rows AA - VV
Rows B - T
Rows AA - VV
Ground Level sidewalk for wheelchairs.
Front lower rows, not protected from rain, but will be in shade later in the
afternoon.
Rear higher rows, called Paddock Box. Protected from rain. Only top half
protected from sun in morning
Front lower rows, not protected from rain, but will be in shade later in the
afternoon.
Rear higher rows, called Paddock Box. Protected from rain. Only top half
protected from sun in morning
Paddock Features:
* Aluminum bleachers with backrests.
* Aluminum bleachers with backrests.
The Paddock is highlighted in orange
Photo and notes from when I sat in these stands:
Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix - 2001 , 2003 , 2006
INDY 500 Carb Day - 2006 , 2015 , 2018 ,
INDY 500 Qualifying - 2001 ,
Paddock Penthouse
2006 Indy 500 ,
Paddock Press Penthouse
2001 Indy 500 Qualifying
Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix - 2001 , 2003 , 2006
INDY 500 Carb Day - 2006 , 2015 , 2018 ,
INDY 500 Qualifying - 2001 ,
Paddock Penthouse
2006 Indy 500 ,
Paddock Press Penthouse
2001 Indy 500 Qualifying
| PADDOCK SEATING CHART |
Penthouse Features:
* Elevator access
* Bathrooms and concession stands
* Wheel chairs accessible
* Stadium-style chairs.
* Elevator access
* Bathrooms and concession stands
* Wheel chairs accessible
* Stadium-style chairs.
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| View from the Paddock Penthouse. Carb Day 2005 |