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Indianapolis 500 2025: Practice Day 3 Schedule, Tickets & Parking for May 15

May 14, 2025 by Naptown Buzz

Join us for an exciting day of track action at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (ad) for the 109th Indianapolis 500 (ad) presented by Gainbridge practice session on Thursday, May 15.

Schedule (All times local):

  • 10 a.m.–6 p.m.: Public gates open
  • 10 a.m.–Noon: Refresher test for Tony Kanaan
  • Noon–6 p.m.: Practice (all cars)

Tickets:

  • General Admission: $25
  • Includes access to IMS infield viewing mounds and first-come, first-served seating in select grandstands for varied race viewing.

Public Gates Open (10 a.m.–6 p.m.):

  • Gates: 1, 2, 4, 6S, 7, 7S, 10, 10A

Parking:

  • Free Parking: Turn 3 and Lot 7 (North 40)
  • Free Motorcycle Parking: South Carousel Lot
  • ADA Accessible Parking: West Museum Lot, Flag Lot, Tower Lot, Northwest Gravel Lot, Lot 7 (North 40)

Cashless Operations:

  • IMS is a cashless facility. Use debit/credit cards or tap-to-pay phone payments.
  • Cash-to-Card Machines: These are available at the IMS Museum, Pagoda Plaza, and outside Turn 1 near concessions stand 7. They convert cash to a temporary debit card for use inside or outside the venue or anywhere Mastercard/Visa debit cards are accepted.

IMS Museum:

  • Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Admission: $25 (General), $23 (Seniors 55+), $18 (Military, active/former)
  • Purchase tickets at imsmuseum.org/tickets. Note: Gate admission is required in addition to Museum admission.

Get ready for a thrilling day at the Speedway! For more details, visit ims.com.

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