Old National Armed Forces Pole Day
| 7:30 a.m. | Public Gates Open |
| 8-8:20 a.m. | Verizon IndyCar Series Group 1 Practice |
| 8:20-8:40 a.m. | Verizon IndyCar Series Group 2 Practice |
| 9 a.m. | IMS Midway Open |
| 9:15-9:45 a.m. | Enlistment Ceremony, Plaza |
| 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Qualifications – All Cars One Time Thru |
| 11 a.m. | Ivy Tech Garage Tours Begin – Garage 35 |
| 12:15-1:15 p.m. | Panasonic Pin Distribution |
| 1:35 p.m. | Tribute to Charles “Charlie” Walker, Pit Lane Yard of Bricks |
| 1:45-2:30 p.m. | Fast 9 Qualifying |
| 3-3:45 p.m. | Group 2 Qualifying (positions 31-33 plus unqualified cars) |
| 4 p.m. | Public Gates Close |
TICKETS: $20, children 12 and under free.
NOTE: Since qualifying will start fresh tomorrow we will honor General Admission tickets from Saturday, May 16, on Sunday, May 17, for qualifying for the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Please bring Saturday’s ticket stub as it will be honored at the gates.
PUBLIC GATES OPEN: 7:30 a.m. (local time). Pedestrian gates open are Gates 1, 1B, 2, 3, 4, 6, Media Gate, 7 Vehicle, 7 South Pedestrian, 9, 9A, 10, 10A, 12.
MILITARY DISPLAY: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway continues its longstanding tradition of honoring our nation’s military during Indianapolis 500 qualifying on Sunday by showcasing an impressive display of military equipment in the IMS Midway. Presented by the Indiana National Guard, the exhibit includes two Armored Security Vehicles, a Shadow UAV Drone Launcher, three Humvees, a water purification system and a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
STANDS OPEN: A Stand (As needed GA – Sec. 1-4), B Stand (As needed GA – Sec. 22-25), B Penthouse (As Needed GA-Sec. 21-25), E Penthouse (Open GA), E Stand (Open-GA), E Penthouse (Open GA), North Vista Wheelchair (As needed GA, Sec. 21), Northwest Vista (As needed GA, Sec. 1-4), Northwest Vista Deck (Open-GA), Paddock (As needed GA, Sec. 9-18), Paddock Pressbox (Open-GA), Paddock Penthouse (As needed GA, Sec. 9-30), Pit Road Terrace (Open-GA), Southeast Vista (As Needed GA – Sec. 1-3), South Vista Deck (Open GA), South Terrace (Open-GA), Tower Terrace (As needed GA, Sec. 37-45), Tower Terrace Wheelchair (Open-GA), Wheelchair Accessible (Open GA), Backstretch Mounds (Open-GA), Backstretch Family Mounds (Open-GA), Turn 2 Mounds (Open-GA), Turn 3 Mounds (Open-GA), Gasoline Alley Roof (Open-GA)
MUSEUM HOURS: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for fans 6-15 years old, with children under 5 free. Gate admission to the Indianapolis 500 is not included in Museum admission and must be purchased separately.