INFIELD NOTES:
Only cars, light trucks and vans are allowed inside.
No boxes or campers or scaffolding on top of trucks allowed.
You cannot haul in golf carts and scooters as they are not
allowed.
When parking in the infield, you can purchase your General
Admission tickets as you drive in.
There is a parking lot for motorcycles to park near Gate 2
which is on 16th Street. It is often free.
Some people not only park in Turn 3, they spend the whole
day there. They tailgate, cook and sit along the grassy
viewing hills.
Historical Note: Turns 1, 3 & 4 were all used for parking as
recently as the 1990s. Parking in Turns 1 and 4 was halted when
the new road course was constructed in 2000.
The creation of a dirt oval track in Turn 3 reduced further the
amount of parking spaces.
Only cars, light trucks and vans are allowed inside.
No boxes or campers or scaffolding on top of trucks allowed.
You cannot haul in golf carts and scooters as they are not
allowed.
When parking in the infield, you can purchase your General
Admission tickets as you drive in.
There is a parking lot for motorcycles to park near Gate 2
which is on 16th Street. It is often free.
Some people not only park in Turn 3, they spend the whole
day there. They tailgate, cook and sit along the grassy
viewing hills.
Historical Note: Turns 1, 3 & 4 were all used for parking as
recently as the 1990s. Parking in Turns 1 and 4 was halted when
the new road course was constructed in 2000.
The creation of a dirt oval track in Turn 3 reduced further the
amount of parking spaces.
| INFIELD PARKING |
| WHAT ROADS SHOULD YOU TAKE? |
Carb Day and Race Day are heavy traffic days.
"They" recommended that you leave by 8 a.m. on Race
Day so that you can get parked and get to your seat
in time for all the pre-race festivities.
The gates open at 6 a.m. for you early birds.
As you may imagine, arriving very early or very late allows
you to miss the brunt of the traffic.
The race starts at 12:45 pm (EST)
Other days in May, traffic isn't too much of an issue, so
just leave an hour before the first event you want to see.
"They" recommended that you leave by 8 a.m. on Race
Day so that you can get parked and get to your seat
in time for all the pre-race festivities.
The gates open at 6 a.m. for you early birds.
As you may imagine, arriving very early or very late allows
you to miss the brunt of the traffic.
The race starts at 12:45 pm (EST)
Other days in May, traffic isn't too much of an issue, so
just leave an hour before the first event you want to see.
Traffic is not nearly as heavy as the Indy 500 and I don't worry
about big traffic delays and leave when I feel like it.
about big traffic delays and leave when I feel like it.
| WHAT TIME SHOULD YOU HEAD TO THE TRACK? |
| INDY 500 |
| BRICKYARD 200 & OTHER RACES |
You must drive through a tunnel under the track to get
into the infield.
Motorcycles must enter at the south end at Gate 2.
If you do not like to get up early and hate getting stuck in
traffic, show up right before the race is to start.
If you are caught in standstill traffic and are several miles
away from Speedway, I recommend turning around and
try alternate routes.
Make sure you have plenty of gasoline in case you get
caught in bad traffic.
Use the restroom before you leave for the track.
Pack a little cooler with some cold drinks and snacks
that you leave in your car for after the race. Sometimes
it's a life saver, especially if you get caught in traffic!
Be in your seat in time for the pre-race ceremonies!
You will especially not want to miss the start of the 500!
It is awesome! After the show of patriotism, you'll see
the 33-car field driving by in 3-wide formation.
I guarantee that when they roar away on that 1st lap, you
will get goose bumps. Some people cry.
If someone drops you off at the track for the Indy 500, do
not expect them to pick you up as all the lanes are
changed to one-way streets heading away from the track.
Some people park so far away, I can't believe it!
Do not worry about parking when you first see people
walking along with their coolers - they don't know what
they're doing! A good rule of thumb is not to think about
parking until you can actually see the speedway!
Those extra miles of walking carrying heavy coolers will
wear you out. And remember, you've got to walk back
there at the end of the day!
into the infield.
Motorcycles must enter at the south end at Gate 2.
If you do not like to get up early and hate getting stuck in
traffic, show up right before the race is to start.
If you are caught in standstill traffic and are several miles
away from Speedway, I recommend turning around and
try alternate routes.
Make sure you have plenty of gasoline in case you get
caught in bad traffic.
Use the restroom before you leave for the track.
Pack a little cooler with some cold drinks and snacks
that you leave in your car for after the race. Sometimes
it's a life saver, especially if you get caught in traffic!
Be in your seat in time for the pre-race ceremonies!
You will especially not want to miss the start of the 500!
It is awesome! After the show of patriotism, you'll see
the 33-car field driving by in 3-wide formation.
I guarantee that when they roar away on that 1st lap, you
will get goose bumps. Some people cry.
If someone drops you off at the track for the Indy 500, do
not expect them to pick you up as all the lanes are
changed to one-way streets heading away from the track.
Some people park so far away, I can't believe it!
Do not worry about parking when you first see people
walking along with their coolers - they don't know what
they're doing! A good rule of thumb is not to think about
parking until you can actually see the speedway!
Those extra miles of walking carrying heavy coolers will
wear you out. And remember, you've got to walk back
there at the end of the day!
| MORE PARKING TIPS |
Traffic leaving is worse than arriving because everyone
tries to leave at once, while everyone entering is
scattered from 6 a.m. until noon.
After the Indy 500, the police turn many roads into ONE
WAY streets to help get everyone out of Speedway and
onto the interstates as fast as possible.
If not familiar with the area, have a GPS in case the
police make you go a different direction than you had
planned.
If you don't mind missing the end of the race, you can
leave early to try and get a jump on traffic.
You can also hang out for a couple hours until traffic
dissipitates. You can walk around looking at souvenir
shops, tailgate, etc.
If you wait around for about 2 hours, you can cruise
right out with little traffic. I laugh at the people who park
in the infield and then try to leave right after the race,
but just end up burning gas for an hour and going no
where.
And last, but not least...
DON'T FORGET WHERE YOU PARKED!!!
Make sure everyone in your party remembers in case
you get separated. Also make sure they have their cell
phones with them.
tries to leave at once, while everyone entering is
scattered from 6 a.m. until noon.
After the Indy 500, the police turn many roads into ONE
WAY streets to help get everyone out of Speedway and
onto the interstates as fast as possible.
If not familiar with the area, have a GPS in case the
police make you go a different direction than you had
planned.
If you don't mind missing the end of the race, you can
leave early to try and get a jump on traffic.
You can also hang out for a couple hours until traffic
dissipitates. You can walk around looking at souvenir
shops, tailgate, etc.
If you wait around for about 2 hours, you can cruise
right out with little traffic. I laugh at the people who park
in the infield and then try to leave right after the race,
but just end up burning gas for an hour and going no
where.
And last, but not least...
DON'T FORGET WHERE YOU PARKED!!!
Make sure everyone in your party remembers in case
you get separated. Also make sure they have their cell
phones with them.
| Fans streaming out onto Georgetown Rd |
Shuttles To The Speedway You can park at the airport
or at a place downtown and take a bus to the track and
back on race day.
or at a place downtown and take a bus to the track and
back on race day.
| SHUTTLE BUSSES |
There is parking in the infield for cars and motorcycles.
On some practice days, it is free.
On busier days, you must pay, usually in advance, as parking
sells out quickly. So plan ahead.
If you are visiting IMS during other times of the year, such as to
visit the Hall of Fame Museum, parking is free in the museum
parking lot. Enter off of 16th Street.
On some practice days, it is free.
On busier days, you must pay, usually in advance, as parking
sells out quickly. So plan ahead.
If you are visiting IMS during other times of the year, such as to
visit the Hall of Fame Museum, parking is free in the museum
parking lot. Enter off of 16th Street.
| ROADS AROUND THE SPEEDWAY |
| Infield Parking, 1925 |
OTHER TRANSPORATION:
Motorcycle parking is located in the south infield.
Motorcycles must use Gate 2 to enter.
Bicycles - If you ride a bike to the track, you can
park it outside Gate 1, Gate 6 and Gate 9. You
can no longer bring a bicycle inside the gates.
Bicyclists can also find bicycle parking along Main
Street in the Town of Speedway.
Motorcycle parking is located in the south infield.
Motorcycles must use Gate 2 to enter.
Bicycles - If you ride a bike to the track, you can
park it outside Gate 1, Gate 6 and Gate 9. You
can no longer bring a bicycle inside the gates.
Bicyclists can also find bicycle parking along Main
Street in the Town of Speedway.
| UNOFFICIAL PARKING |
Thousands of people park in the yards of Speedway
residents.
Almost every house lets you park.
You will see people holding signs with their price.
Prices normally range from $10-$30 depending on
how close they are to the track.
They will park so many cars in their yard that it is
possible to get blocked in so that you will have to
wait for people to return and move their car. This
rarely happens, but be beware in case you plan to
leave early.
I recommend park at a house that is on or very
close to a main street so that you can pull right
out into traffic.
I suggest not parking at the first place you see!
Get as close to the track as you can. I often go
really late to the Indy 500 and I always find a very
close spot.
residents.
Almost every house lets you park.
You will see people holding signs with their price.
Prices normally range from $10-$30 depending on
how close they are to the track.
They will park so many cars in their yard that it is
possible to get blocked in so that you will have to
wait for people to return and move their car. This
rarely happens, but be beware in case you plan to
leave early.
I recommend park at a house that is on or very
close to a main street so that you can pull right
out into traffic.
I suggest not parking at the first place you see!
Get as close to the track as you can. I often go
really late to the Indy 500 and I always find a very
close spot.
TRANSPORTATION NOT ALLOWED:
Bicycles
Roller blades
Skateboards
Skates
Hover boards
Scooters / Mopeds
Golf carts
Bicycles
Roller blades
Skateboards
Skates
Hover boards
Scooters / Mopeds
Golf carts
| INDY SPEEDWAY PARKING |
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has many parking lots, both inside the track and outside the track.
Sometimes, Lot 7 or infield parking is free as well as Museum Parking for ADA.
There are some area businesses that have parking lots that you can pay to park in on race day.
Also, many area residents allow race fans to park in their yards on race day for a fee, usually $10-$40,
depending upon how close they are to the track.
Where should you park? As close as you can get In a lot that is closest to where you will be sitting.
To buy Parking Passes from the speedway, visit the IMS Parking Web Site
Or, visit or call the
TICKET OFFICE
4790 W. 16th St.
Indianapolis, IN, 46222
Telephone: (800) 822-4639
Local Telephone: (317) 492-6700
Email: tickets@brickyard.com
Sometimes, Lot 7 or infield parking is free as well as Museum Parking for ADA.
There are some area businesses that have parking lots that you can pay to park in on race day.
Also, many area residents allow race fans to park in their yards on race day for a fee, usually $10-$40,
depending upon how close they are to the track.
Where should you park? As close as you can get In a lot that is closest to where you will be sitting.
To buy Parking Passes from the speedway, visit the IMS Parking Web Site
Or, visit or call the
TICKET OFFICE
4790 W. 16th St.
Indianapolis, IN, 46222
Telephone: (800) 822-4639
Local Telephone: (317) 492-6700
Email: tickets@brickyard.com
| WHERE TO PARK |
Official Speedway Parking
Where To Park
Parking in the Infield
Unofficial Parking
Directions
What Time Should You Go?
More Tips
Miscellaneous
Handicap Parking (this is on a different page.)
Where To Park
Parking in the Infield
Unofficial Parking
Directions
What Time Should You Go?
More Tips
Miscellaneous
Handicap Parking (this is on a different page.)
| PAGE INDEX |
You probably will not be able to drive out of the infield for an
hour or two after the Indy 500. This is due to the traffic and
pedestrian situation outside the track.
If you are spending all day at the track AND you are bringing
your own food and beverages, parking in the infield allows
you to return to your car and restock your supplies
There are people movers and pedi-cabs running on busy
days that go back and forth along the main road (Hulman
Blvd)
Some golf carts you see being used by the IMS staff give
rides to the elderly and handicapped. Some can carry a
wheelchair.
hour or two after the Indy 500. This is due to the traffic and
pedestrian situation outside the track.
If you are spending all day at the track AND you are bringing
your own food and beverages, parking in the infield allows
you to return to your car and restock your supplies
There are people movers and pedi-cabs running on busy
days that go back and forth along the main road (Hulman
Blvd)
Some golf carts you see being used by the IMS staff give
rides to the elderly and handicapped. Some can carry a
wheelchair.
| Vehicle Tunnels to the Infield |
GATE 2 - The South Side car entrance is directly on 16th street.
You can only enter from the west-bound lanes on race day!
GATE 7 - The West Side vehicle entrance is directly on Georgetown Road.
Often only cars with a specific parking pass may enter here.
GATE 10 - The North Side entrance is accessed off of 30th street.
Once turning in from 30th, you must travel along a long 6-lane driveway to get into the track.
You can only enter from the west-bound lanes on race day!
GATE 7 - The West Side vehicle entrance is directly on Georgetown Road.
Often only cars with a specific parking pass may enter here.
GATE 10 - The North Side entrance is accessed off of 30th street.
Once turning in from 30th, you must travel along a long 6-lane driveway to get into the track.
On days other than the Indy 500, parking shouldn't be a big problem.
MY SUGGESTIONS
INDY 500 RACE DAY -
- Buy a parking pass outside of the track from IMS that is closest to where you will be sitting.
They sell out quick. Buy your parking pass when you purchase your race ticket if you can.
If the only parking available is far away from your seats, or you want to save money, then park in
someone's yard.
- If parking in someone's yard or some business parking lot, I highly suggest you drive around
until you are close to the track before looking for parking. I am shocked every year when I see
people parking miles away and lugging their heavy coolers. Note: The close to the track you
park, the higher the parking price will be. Also try to park in a yard that is near a major road, as
opposed to the middle of a neighborhood.
- If you park in the infield, you may not be allowed to leave for several hours due to all the
pedestrian traffic on the streets outside the track. I find it's a good time to visit the garages
and have a picnic by the car. Then when I do leave, all the roads are fairly empty of traffic and
I can just cruise on home.
CARB DAY, BRICKYARD 200 & INDYCAR GRAND PRIX -
- Buy a parking pass from IMS in advance, asap. Not only do parking passes sell-out, they may
increase in price as it gets closer to race day.
PRACTICE & QUALIFYING -
- You can probably park where you want, paying as you enter if needed.
- Check the IMS web site to see what free parking is available the day you are going.
MY SUGGESTIONS
INDY 500 RACE DAY -
- Buy a parking pass outside of the track from IMS that is closest to where you will be sitting.
They sell out quick. Buy your parking pass when you purchase your race ticket if you can.
If the only parking available is far away from your seats, or you want to save money, then park in
someone's yard.
- If parking in someone's yard or some business parking lot, I highly suggest you drive around
until you are close to the track before looking for parking. I am shocked every year when I see
people parking miles away and lugging their heavy coolers. Note: The close to the track you
park, the higher the parking price will be. Also try to park in a yard that is near a major road, as
opposed to the middle of a neighborhood.
- If you park in the infield, you may not be allowed to leave for several hours due to all the
pedestrian traffic on the streets outside the track. I find it's a good time to visit the garages
and have a picnic by the car. Then when I do leave, all the roads are fairly empty of traffic and
I can just cruise on home.
CARB DAY, BRICKYARD 200 & INDYCAR GRAND PRIX -
- Buy a parking pass from IMS in advance, asap. Not only do parking passes sell-out, they may
increase in price as it gets closer to race day.
PRACTICE & QUALIFYING -
- You can probably park where you want, paying as you enter if needed.
- Check the IMS web site to see what free parking is available the day you are going.
| OFFICIAL IMS PARKING |
Parking for the Indy 500 sells out quick. Buy a parking pass when you buy your tickets!
To buy Parking Passes from the speedway, visit the IMS Parking Web Site.
Try to park close to your seats!
To buy Parking Passes from the speedway, visit the IMS Parking Web Site.
Try to park close to your seats!
Some local businesses sell parking spaces
on race day, such as:
Dotlich Crane
located south of Lot 3 on Polco Street.
For more info call 317-247-6611
James A. Allison Elementary School
5240 W. 22nd Street, Indianapolis, IN
50 car parking spots available
Speedway High School
5357 W. 25th Street, Speedway, IN
800 car parking spots available
Speedway Jr. High School
5151 W. 14th Street, Speedway, IN
80 car parking spots available
Speedway Lions Club
26th & Lynhurst, west of Coke Factory
20 acres for parking or camping
No reserve passes - first come, first serve
on race day, such as:
Dotlich Crane
located south of Lot 3 on Polco Street.
For more info call 317-247-6611
James A. Allison Elementary School
5240 W. 22nd Street, Indianapolis, IN
50 car parking spots available
Speedway High School
5357 W. 25th Street, Speedway, IN
800 car parking spots available
Speedway Jr. High School
5151 W. 14th Street, Speedway, IN
80 car parking spots available
Speedway Lions Club
26th & Lynhurst, west of Coke Factory
20 acres for parking or camping
No reserve passes - first come, first serve
I-465 is highway that does a circle around Indianapolis and connects to all of the interstates.
The Speedway is on the west side of the city, inside the I-465 circle.
Most people will use I-465 to get to the track and takes one of these exits west:
(Exit 17) 38th Street - then turn right towards 30th Street.
(Exit 16A) Crawfordsville Road - This road takes you straight to the track.
(Exit 14) 10th Street - Turn left at Lynhurst Drive, then right on 16th Street.
If you are sitting toward the south end of the track, use 10th or Crawfordsville.
If you are sitting toward the north end of the track, use 38th street.
If you are not taking I-465 and are coming from downtown, you will need to use 30th Street or 16th Street.
Use 30th if you are sitting on the north end of the track.
Use 16th Street if you are sitting at the south end of the track.
The Speedway is on the west side of the city, inside the I-465 circle.
Most people will use I-465 to get to the track and takes one of these exits west:
(Exit 17) 38th Street - then turn right towards 30th Street.
(Exit 16A) Crawfordsville Road - This road takes you straight to the track.
(Exit 14) 10th Street - Turn left at Lynhurst Drive, then right on 16th Street.
If you are sitting toward the south end of the track, use 10th or Crawfordsville.
If you are sitting toward the north end of the track, use 38th street.
If you are not taking I-465 and are coming from downtown, you will need to use 30th Street or 16th Street.
Use 30th if you are sitting on the north end of the track.
Use 16th Street if you are sitting at the south end of the track.
Traffic is only an issue on Carb Day and Indy 500 Race Day.
On those days, once you arrive in the area, give yourself a 1/2-hour to get parked and
a 1/2-hour to walk to your seats and 15-minutes to hit the bath room or concession stand.
Obviousy if you've parked really far from your seats or you want to check out things, such
as Gasoline Alley, you need to pad in much more time.
On those days, once you arrive in the area, give yourself a 1/2-hour to get parked and
a 1/2-hour to walk to your seats and 15-minutes to hit the bath room or concession stand.
Obviousy if you've parked really far from your seats or you want to check out things, such
as Gasoline Alley, you need to pad in much more time.
| MISCELLANEOUS |
RAIN!
The track cannot be used for the Indy 500 if the track is wet.
It takes 2 hours to dry the track after a hard rain.
This is something to consider if you have not left for the track and you discover it's raining there.
The track cannot be used for the Indy 500 if the track is wet.
It takes 2 hours to dry the track after a hard rain.
This is something to consider if you have not left for the track and you discover it's raining there.
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The map above is color-coded to help you choose where to park
So, for instance, If you are sitting in the stands that are in red, then try to park in the Lots that are in red.
That map is a bit outdated, but I leave it up for the color coding.
CLICK HERE for the 2022 Parking Map
So, for instance, If you are sitting in the stands that are in red, then try to park in the Lots that are in red.
That map is a bit outdated, but I leave it up for the color coding.
CLICK HERE for the 2022 Parking Map
| COLOR-CODED PARKING LOT MAP |
