Detailed Indy 500 Schedule
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7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The month of May will begin with a roar when up to 25,000
runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes cross the start line
at the Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini-Marathon at 7:30
a.m.  The nation's largest half-marathon takes participants
on a scenic 13.1-mile tour of downtown Indianapolis and a
unique lap around the world-famous Indianapolis Motor
Speedway oval.  To register, go to
500 Festival
08:00 am - 6:00 pm
11:00 am - 01:00 pm
02:30 pm - 04:00 pm

04:00 pm - 06:00pm
INDY 500 PRACTICE
FAST FRIDAY
Saturday, May 20, 2023
107th INDIANAPOLIS 500 MILE RACE
INDY 500 MINI-MARATHON
INDYCAR GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING
INDYCAR GRAND PRIX RACE
Wed-Thu, May 17-18, 2023
Friday, May 19, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
Saturday May 6, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023
1st DAY OF QUALIFYING
2nd DAY OF QUALIFYING - POLE DAY
Sunday, May 21, 2023
CARBURATION DAY
Friday, May 26, 2023
07:30 am - 06:00 pm
08:00 am - 08:30 am
08:45 am - 09:15 am
09:30 am - 10:30 am
10:45 am - 11:30 am
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
12:45 pm - 01:45 pm
02:00 pm - 02:30 pm
02:45 pm - 03:35 pm
04:00 pm - 05:15 pm
05:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Gates Open
USF
2000 Qualifying
U
SF Pro 2000 Qualifying
IndyCar Practice 1
INDY NXT Practice 1
USF
2000 Race 1
IndyCar Practice 2
INDY NXT Qualifying
U
SF Pro 2000 Race 1
IndyCar Qualifying
INDY NXT Race 1
07:30 am - 06:00 pm
08:05 am - 08:50 am
09:10 am - 10:00 am
10:30 am - 11:00 am
11:15 am - 11:55 am
12:10 pm - 01:00 pm
01:15 pm - 02:15 pm
03:30 pm
Gates Open
USF
2000 Race 2
U
SF Pro 2000 Race 2
IndyCar Warmup
USF 2000 Race 3
U
SF Pro 2000 Race 3
I
NDY NXT Race 2
GMR Grand Prix
10:00 am - 06:00pm
12:00 pm - 06:00pm
Gates Open
Indy 500 Practice
Gates Open
Indy 500 Practice
10:00 am - 06:00 pm
12:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Gates Open
Pre-Qualifying Practice
Indy 500 Qualifying

Qualifying Procedures
08:00 am - 06:00 pm
08:30 am - 09:30 am
11:00 am - 05:50 pm
Gates Open
Last Chance Practice
Top 12 Practice
Last Chance Qualifying
Top 12 Qualifying
Fast 6 Shoot Out

Qualifying Procedures
09:00 am - 07:00 pm
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
12:30 pm - 02:00 pm
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
04:00 pm - 04:55 pm
05:10 pm - 05:40 pm
Gates Open
IndyCar Practice
Pit Stop Competition

Carb Day Concert
Gates Open
Pre-Race Festivities
Indy 500
06:00 am - 04:00 pm
09:00 am
12:45 pm
ROAD TO INDY PRACTICE
Thursday May 11, 2023
NO PUBLIC ACCESS
INDY 500 PRACTICE - OPENING DAY
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
08:00 am - 06:00 pm
09:00 am - 11:00 am
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Gates Open
500 Veterans Practice
ROP & Refreshers
500 Open Practice
The Snake Pit

One of the largest EDM shows in the midwest takes place in the 3rd Turn Infield on race day.
It starts early in the morning and runs through mid-afternoon.  

All Snake Pit ticketholders must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid Indy 500 general
admission or reserved seat ticket. Ticket holders should be prepared to show proper ID to
enter the concert.

In addition to general admission tickets, VIP tickets are for sale.
VIP amenities include access to a raised viewing platform located beside the stage, a private
cash bar and private air-conditioned restrooms.
In the morning, the speedway will be open to the public to attend the Drivers Meeting
(held outside by the Pagoda Tower) and then a driver autograph session.  
The gates will close early so that fans can attend the Parade and Concert downtown.

The
500 Festival Parade is a very large event held in downtown Indy.   PARADE INFORMATION

The Legends Day Concert will be held downtown at the Amphitheater in White River State Park.  
Saturday, May 27, 2023
LEGENDS DAY
The Amphitheater at White River State Park
General Admission and Reserved Seating
08:00 pm - 02:00 pm
09:00 am - 10:00 am
10:30 am

07:00 pm
Gates Open
Full-Field Autograph Session
Public Drivers Meeting

Country Music Concert, held
at amphitheater in downtown
Indianapolis.  See below.
INDY 500 PRACTICE
Monday, May 22, 2023
11:00 am - 03:00pm
01:00 pm - 03:00pm
Gates Open
Indy 500 Practice
Legends Day
2022 GENERAL ADMISSION  PRICES
All Practice Days
Qualifying Days
Carb Day
Legends Day
Race Day
$15
$20
$40
$10
$50
ARTISTS for 2023
Kaskade  (Ryan Raddon)
Subtronics  (Jesse Kardon)
John Summit
DJ Diesel
 (Shaquille O'Neal)
Jauz  (Sam Vogel)