Thursday Practice Schedule: 110th Indianapolis 500 at IMS

The intensity is dialled up another notch this Thursday, May 14, as teams enter the critical middle stretch of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. With Qualifying Weekend looming, Thursday often sees teams shifting focus from race trim to finding the raw speed needed to secure a spot on the grid.

For fans, Thursday offers the perfect balance of high-speed action and the freedom to explore the historic grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway without the race-day crowds.

Thursday Track Schedule

Track activity remains consistent, giving drivers six full hours to master the 2.5-mile oval.

• 10 a.m.: Public Gates Open
• Noon – 6 p.m.: Practice (All Cars)

Tickets and Admission

General Admission tickets are $25. A practice day ticket at IMS is one of the most flexible passes in sports, allowing fans to roam between the iconic infield viewing mounds and various first-come, first-served grandstands. It is the best way to experience the sensory assault of an Indy car from multiple angles.

• Family Value: Children 15 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Gate and Parking Information

Make your arrival easy by noting the following gate and parking locations:

• Public Gates: Gates 1, 2, 4, 6S, 7, 7S, 10, and 10A will be open for entry.
• Free Parking: Public parking is free in the IMS Infield (Turn 3) and Lot 7 (North 40), accessible via Gate 10 from 30th Street.
• Speciality Parking: Free ADA-accessible parking is located in the West Museum, Flag, Tower, and Northwest Gravel lots. Free motorcycle parking is available in the South Carousel Lot via Gate 2.

Cashless Venue Reminder

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a cashless facility. All purchases of tickets, concessions, and merchandise require a credit card, debit card, or tap-to-pay (such as Apple Pay or Google Pay). If you only have cash on hand, head to the Pagoda Plaza, where a Cash-to-Card machine can convert your paper currency into a temporary debit card.

IMS Museum

The IMS Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $25 for adults, $23 for seniors (55+), and $18 for military personnel. You can skip the lines by purchasing tickets in advance at imsmuseum.org.