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Brickyard Weekend Saturday Schedule: Pennzoil 250 Race and Qualifying Times

July 24, 2026 by Naptown Buzz Leave a Comment


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Saturday Track Activity: Brickyard Weekend at IMS

2026 Pennzoil 250 Logo

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has released the schedule and fan information for Saturday, July 25, featuring Pennzoil 250 and Brickyard 400 qualifying, followed by the Pennzoil 250 race.

Track Schedule (All Times Local)

  • 10 a.m.: Outside parking lots open
  • 11 a.m.: Public gates open
  • Noon-1 p.m.: Pennzoil 250 presented by Take 5 Oil Change (O’Reilly Auto Parts Series) qualifying
  • 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Brickyard 400 presented by PPG (Cup Series) qualifying
  • 3:05-3:25 p.m.: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Drivers’ Brick Walk
  • 3:25 p.m.: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Driver Introductions
  • 4 p.m.: Pennzoil 250 presented by Take 5 Oil Change Race (100 laps)
  • 7 p.m.: Public gates close

Tickets and Entry

  • General Admission: $45 (Valid for all qualifying and the Pennzoil 250 race in the infield viewing mounds only).
  • Flex Seating: $65 per adult. Available in H Stand (Sections 1-6), North Vista ADA (Sections 26-30), Northwest Vista (Sections 16-20), Paddock (Sections 9-18), South Terrace and ADA, South Terrace East ADA, and Southwest Vista (Sections 1-10).
  • Children 15 and under: Admitted free with a paying adult in General Admission and Flex seating locations.
  • Reserved Seats: Ranging from $65 to $153.
  • Public Gates Open: Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Gate 6S, Gate 7, Gate 7S, Gate 9, Gate 10, Gate 10A, and Gate 11A.

Parking Guide

  • Free Parking: Lot 7 (North 40). Race fans must enter through Gate 10 from 30th Street.
  • Paid Parking:
    • Lot 1B, Lot 2, Lot 3G, and Main Gate: $20
    • Turn 3 Infield: $25 (Pre-paid only)
    • Lot 6A: $40
    • Gate 1 (Parcel B): $75
    • Gate 1 Tailgating: $125
  • ADA Parking: $25 for inside lots and $20 for outside lots.
  • Motorcycle Parking: $20 in the South Carousel Lot (Pre-paid only).

Facility Operations

  • Cashless Operations: Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a fully cashless facility. Please be prepared to complete your ticket, credentials, parking, concession, and merchandise purchases with a debit card, credit card, or tap-to-pay phone payment.
  • IMS Museum (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Guests must have or purchase an IMS gate admission ticket to visit the museum. General admission is $25, seniors (55 and over) are $23, and military (former and active) are $18. Tickets can be purchased online at the IMS Museum website.

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