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2024 Indy 500 Schedule for FAST FRIDAY Practice Day 4 (May 17th)

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108th Indianapolis 500 Logo 2024Information about 108th Indianapolis 500 FAST FRIDAY practice track activity, Friday, May 17 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

‘FAST FRIDAY’ SCHEDULE (All times local):

10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Public gates open

Noon-6 p.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice (All cars)

TICKETS: General Admission tickets are $25. Children 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. The General Admission ticket will provide the opportunity to move between the IMS infield viewing mounds and first-come, first-served access to selected grandstands to view racing action from different vantage points.

PUBLIC GATES OPEN (10 a.m.-6 p.m.): Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Gate 6S, Gate 7S, Gate 7, Gate 10, Gate 10A.

PARKING: Free public parking is available in Turn 3 and Lot 7 (North 40). Free ADA parking in Lot 7 (North 40), West Museum Lot, Tower Terrace Lot and Flag Lot. Paid parking is available in Lot 2, Lot 3P, Lot 3G, Gate 1 Lot, and Main Gate Lot. Paid ADA parking is available in Lot 2, Lot 3P and Gate 1 Lot.

CASHLESS OPERATIONS: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a cashless facility. Fans should be prepared to complete their ticket, credentials, parking, concession and merchandise purchases with ease during their event via debit or credit card.

Tap-to-pay phone payments will be accepted, as will credit and debit transactions. Cash-to-Card machines, which convert paper money onto a temporary debit card, will be located in Pagoda Plaza and outside Turn 1 by concessions stand 7. These funds can be spent inside the venue, outside the venue, online or anywhere in the world where Mastercard/Visa debit cards are accepted.

MUSEUM: The IMS Museum is closed for a major renovation, reopening in April 2025. To learn more, please visit imsmuseum.org/renovation.

2024 Indy 500 Schedule for Practice Day 3 (May 16th)

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Practice Day 3 track activity schedule for the 108th Indianapolis 500 on Thursday, May 16 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

SCHEDULE (All times local):

10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Public gates open

10 a.m.-6 p.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice (All cars)

TICKETS: General Admission tickets are $25. Children 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. The General Admission ticket will provide the opportunity to move between the IMS infield viewing mounds and first-come, first-served access to selected grandstands to view racing action from different vantage points.

PUBLIC GATES OPEN (10 a.m.-6 p.m.): Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 4, Gate 6S, Gate 7S, Gate 7, Gate 10, Gate 10A.

PARKING: Free public parking is available in Turn 3 and Lot 7 (North 40). ADA accessible parking is available in the following lots: West Museum Lot, Flag Lot, Tower Terrace Lot and Lot 7 (North 40).

CASHLESS OPERATIONS: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a cashless facility. Please be prepared to complete your ticket, credentials, parking, concession and merchandise purchases with ease during your event via debit or credit card.

Tap-to-pay phone payments will be accepted, as will credit and debit transactions. Cash-to-Card machines, which convert paper money onto a temporary debit card, will be located in Pagoda Plaza and outside Turn 1 by concessions stand 7. These funds can be spent inside the venue, outside the venue, online or anywhere in the world where Mastercard/Visa debit cards are accepted.

MUSEUM: The IMS Museum is closed for a major renovation, reopening in April 2025. To learn more, please visit imsmuseum.org/renovation.

2024 Indy 500 Schedule for Practice Day 2 (May 15th)

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108th Indianapolis 500 Logo 2024Practice Day 2 track activity schedule for the 108th Indianapolis 500 on Wednesday, May 15 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

SCHEDULE (All times local):

10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Public gates open

10 a.m.-6 p.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice (All cars)

TICKETS: General Admission tickets are $25. Children 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. The General Admission ticket will provide the opportunity to move between the IMS infield viewing mounds and first-come, first-served access to selected grandstands to view racing action from different vantage points.

PUBLIC GATES OPEN (10 a.m.-6 p.m.): Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 4, Gate 6S, Gate 7S, Gate 7, Gate 10, Gate 10A.

PARKING: Free public parking is available in Turn 3 and Lot 7 (North 40). ADA accessible parking is available in the following lots: the West Museum Lot, the Flag Lot, Tower Terrace and the Lot 7 (North 40).

CASHLESS OPERATIONS: Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a cashless facility. Please be prepared to complete your ticket, credentials, parking, concession and merchandise purchases with ease during your event via debit or credit card.

Tap-to-pay phone payments will be accepted, as will credit and debit transactions. Cash-to-Card machines, which convert paper money onto a temporary debit card, will be located in Pagoda Plaza and outside Turn 1 by concessions stand 7. These funds can be spent inside the venue, outside the venue, online or anywhere in the world where Mastercard/Visa debit cards are accepted.

MUSEUM: The IMS Museum is closed for a major renovation, reopening in April 2025. To learn more, please visit imsmuseum.org/renovation.

2024 Indy 500 Practice Day 1 Driver Photo Gallery

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2024 Indy 500 Schedule for Practice Day 1 (May 14th)

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108th Indianapolis 500 Logo 2024Practice Day 1 track activity schedule for the 108th Indianapolis 500 on Wednesday, May 14 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

SCHEDULE (All times local):

9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Public gates open

9-11 a.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice (All cars)

1-6 p.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice (All cars)

TICKETS: General Admission tickets are $25. Children 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. The General Admission ticket will provide the opportunity to move between the IMS infield viewing mounds and first-come, first-served access to selected grandstands to view racing action from different vantage points.

PUBLIC GATES OPEN (9 a.m.-6 p.m.): Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Gate 6S, Gate 7, Gate 10, Gate 10A.

PARKING: Free public parking is available in Turn 3 and Lot 7 (North 40). ADA accessible parking is available in the following lots: the West Museum Lot, the Flag Lot, Tower Terrace and the Lot 7 (North 40).

CASHLESS OPERATIONS: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a cashless facility. Please be prepared to complete your ticket, credentials, parking, concession and merchandise purchases with ease during your event via debit or credit card.

Tap-to-pay phone payments will be accepted, as will credit and debit transactions. Cash-to-Card machines, which convert paper money onto a temporary debit card, will be located in Pagoda Plaza and outside Turn 1 by concessions stand 7. These funds can be spent inside the venue, outside the venue, online or anywhere in the world where Mastercard/Visa debit cards are accepted.

MUSEUM: The IMS Museum is closed for a major renovation, reopening in April 2025. To learn more, please visit imsmuseum.org/renovation.

2024 INDYCAR Sonsio Grand Prix Race Day Schedule

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2024 Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Logo

Sonsio Grand Prix track activity Saturday, May 11 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

SCHEDULE (All times local):

7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.: Public gates open

7:55-8:40 a.m.: USF Pro 2000 Race 2

8:55-9:35 a.m.: USF2000 Race 2

11:15-11:45 a.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warm-up

Noon-12:45 p.m.: USF Pro 2000 Race 3

1:10-2:05 p.m.: INDY NXT by Firestone Race 2 (35 laps/55 minutes)

3:45-5:40 p.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Sonsio Grand Prix (85 laps)

TICKETS: $50 for General Admission. $64 for flex ticket seating in Northwest Vista (Sections 11-20), Southwest Vista (Sections 1-10), North Vista ADA (Sections 26-30), Tower Terrace (Sections 37-47, 75-79) and Paddock (Sections 9-14). Children 15 and under are admitted free with flex ticket paying adult. Reserved seats range from $59-$129.

PUBLIC GATES OPEN (7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.): Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Gate 6S, Gate 7, Gate 7S, Gate 9, Gate 10, Gate 10A, Gate 11A.

PARKING: Paid public parking is available in Lot 1A, Lot 2 and Main Gate lots for $20. Gate 1 Lot parking is available for $50. Motorcycle parking is also available at South Carousel Lot for $20. Paid ADA parking is available in Lot 3P and Lot 2 for $20 and in Gate 1 parking for $50. Infield car parking is located inside Turn 3 for $25. Free parking is located in Lot 7 (North 40).

CASHLESS OPERATIONS: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a cashless facility. Please be prepared to complete your ticket, credentials, parking, concession and merchandise purchases with ease during your event via debit or credit card.

Tap-to-pay phone payments will be accepted, as will credit and debit transactions. Cash-to-Card machines, which convert paper money onto a temporary debit card, will be located in Pagoda Plaza and outside Turn 1 by concessions stand 7. These funds can be spent inside the venue, outside the venue, online or anywhere in the world where Mastercard/Visa debit cards are accepted.

2024 INDYCAR Sonsio Grand Prix Qualifying Day Schedule

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2024 Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Logo

Sonsio Grand Prix track activity Friday, May 10 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

SCHEDULE (All times local):

7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.: Public gates open

7:55-8:25 a.m.: USF2000 qualifying

8:40-9:10 a.m.: USF Pro 2000 qualifying

9:30-10:45 a.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice 1

11:05-11:55 a.m.: INDY NXT by Firestone practice 1

12:10-12:50 p.m.: USF2000 Race 1

1:10-2:10 p.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES practice 2

2:30-3 p.m.: INDY NXT by Firestone qualifying

3:15-4 p.m.: USF Pro 2000 race 1

4:20-5:50 p.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES qualifying/Firestone Fast Six

6:20-7:15 p.m.: INDY NXT by Firestone race (35 laps/55 minutes)

TICKETS: General admission tickets are $20 for Sonsio Grand Prix practice and qualifications. Children 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult.

PUBLIC GATES OPEN (7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.): Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 4, Gate 6S, Gate 7, Gate 7S, Gate 9, Gate 10, Gate 10A.

PARKING: Paid public parking is available in Lot 1A, Lot 2 and Main Gate parking lots for $10 and Gate 1 parking for $20. Paid ADA parking is available in Lot 3P and Lot 2 for $10 and in Gate 1 parking for $20. Free parking is available in Infield Turn 3 and Lot 7 (North 40). Free motorcycle parking is also available in the South Carousel Lot via Gate 2.

CASHLESS OPERATIONS: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a cashless facility. Please be prepared to complete your ticket, credentials, parking, concession and merchandise purchases with ease during your event via debit or credit card.

Tap-to-pay phone payments will be accepted, as will credit and debit transactions. Cash-to-Card machines, which convert paper money onto a temporary debit card, will be located in Pagoda Plaza and outside Turn 1 by concessions stand 7. These funds can be spent inside the venue, outside the venue, online or anywhere in the world where Mastercard/Visa debit cards are accepted.