GRAND-AM

Crown Royal Presents the Samuel Deeds 400 Powered by BigMachineRecords.com

SCHEDULE (all times local)

• 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Public Gates Open
• 8 a.m.-Race Lap 80 Kids Zone, Social Media Garage, Hero Zone, Brickfest Music Festival Open
• 9-9:30 a.m. Cadillac Three Performance, Brickfest Stage
• 9:45-10:15 a.m. Laura Bell Bundy Performance, Brickfest Stage
• 10:30-11 a.m. Dustin Lynch Performance, Brickfest Stage
• 11:15-11:45 a.m. Cassadee Pope Performance, Brickfest Stage
• 11:40-11:58 a.m. Justin Moore Performance, Trackside Stage
• Noon-12:25 p.m. Brickwalk, Pagoda Plaza
• 12:27 p.m. Driver Introductions Begin
• 12:56 p.m. “America the Beautiful,” Laura Bell Bundy
• 1:03 p.m. Invocation, Rev. Howard Brammer
• 1:04 p.m. National Anthem, Cassadee Pope
• 1:05 p.m. Flyover
• 1:10 p.m. Command To Start Engines, IMS Chairman Mari Hulman George
• 1:22 p.m. Green Flag Waved by SSG Joshua E. Kempf, Indiana National Guard, Start of 20th Running of Crown Royal Presents the
• Samuel Deeds 400 at the Brickyard Powered by BigMachineRecords.com

PROMOTIONS

• Team Chevy Driver Q&A (all on Chevy Stage, Museum Lot, drivers subject to change): 9:10 a.m., Jeff Burton; 9:30 a.m., Ryan Newman; 9:45 a.m., Austin Dillon, Juan Pablo Montoya; 10 a.m., Kevin Harvick; 10:15 a.m., Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne; 10:30 a.m., Dale Earnhardt Jr.

   

• Brickfest Music Festival (Free with admission, Infield Stage behind Hall of Fame Museum)
  9-9:30 a.m.: The Cadillac Three
  9:45-10:15 a.m.: Laura Bell Bundy
  10:30-11 a.m.: Dustin Lynch
  11:15-11:45 a.m.: Cassadee Pope
  Note: Fans also can enjoy a zip line, pool tables, corn hole games, inflatable darts, volleyball, a huge slide, games and more in the Brickfest area.

   

• Track Walk: Fans who purchased Reserved Seats for Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 can take a complimentary walk on IMS oval from 9:15-10:30 a.m.

   

• Brickwalk: Fans can watch drivers walk down Yard of Bricks in Pagoda Plaza to Pagoda for driver introductions,noon-12:25 p.m.

   

• Pre-Race Music Performances (Trackside Stage, Yard of Bricks)
  11:40-11:58 a.m.: Justin Moore
  12:30-1 p.m.: National anthem, Cassadee Pope; “America the Beautiful,” Laura Bell Bundy

   

• Pre-Race Ceremonies: Driver introductions, military salute, patriotic songs, invocation, command to start engines, 12:27-1:10 p.m.

   

• Kids Zone: Free games, bounce houses, face painting and more, 8 a.m.-Lap 80 of race, infield

   

• Hero Zone: Military-themed competitions, obstacle courses and more, 8 a.m.-Lap 80 of race, infield

   

• Social Media Garage: Free social media hub, driver visits, tweet-ups, 8 a.m.-Lap 80 of race, under Tower Terrace grandstand

TICKETS: Reserved seats range from $40-150. General admission $30. Children 12 and under admitted free with adult general admission ticket-holder.

NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGER: Cassadee Pope

PACE CAR DRIVER: ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor Sage Steele

PUBLIC GATES OPEN: 6 a.m. (local time). All gates open.

STANDS OPEN: All stands and viewing areas open except for G Stand, Hulman & Shaw Viewing Mound and 6th Street Viewing Mound.

MUSEUM HOURS: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for fans 6-15 years old, with children under 6 free. Gate admission to the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard is not included in IMS Hall of Fame Museum admission and must be purchased separately.

Race fans looking for the most efficient ways to avoid heavy traffic en route to the 2013 Kroger Super Weekend and the 20th running of the Crown Royal Presents the Samuel Deeds 400 at the Brickyard Powered by BigMachineRecords.com on Sunday, July 28 are encouraged to follow the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s KNOW YOUR ZONE driving routes and parking program.

Fans should plan their routes ahead of time for an easier, more efficient drive to the track. In its second year, the KNOW YOUR ZONE program is designed to help Speedway guests identify the best driving routes to parking lots located near their respective seating locations.

With the track opening at 6 a.m. on NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race Day on Sunday and the race beginning at 1 p.m., officials suggest fans arrive in Marion County no later than 8 a.m. to ensure arriving to IMS in time to experience all the traditional pre-race activities, the Brickfest Music Festival featuring great live country music headlined by Justin Moore and the start of the race.

“All Roads Lead to Indy” driving routes have been created by the Indiana State Police and match KNOW YOUR ZONE colors at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

• Orange: The southern end of IMS.

• Red: The northern end of IMS.

• Green: Between the Orange (southern) and Red (northern) zones.

For more information about the KNOW YOUR ZONE program, including details about special ticket and parking packages, visit www.ims.com/knowyourzone.

All infield parking permits for fans for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday, July 28 must be purchased in advance, with entry by pre-paid permit only. Holders of those permits are recommended to enter through Gate 2 (Tunnel 2) off 16th Street. As a reminder, motorists traveling east on 16th Street will not be allowed to turn left into Gate 2. All pre-paid permits should be clearly displayed at all times to expedite traffic.

Turn 3 reserved infield parking passes are on sale for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race on Sunday, and are ideal for all fans looking to park inside the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway and enjoy tailgating. Front-row parking spaces are available for $75 each, with additional general parking spaces available for $25 each. All passes must be pre-purchased prior to Race Day at the main IMS Ticket Office in the IMS Administration Building.

A limited number of reserved parking spaces for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race on Sunday in the Lot 7 (North 40) parking lot are available for $25 each and can be purchased in person at the IMS Ticket Office, by calling (800) 822-INDY or (317) 492-6700 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or by visiting www.ims.com/tickets. Limited free parking on Race Day is also available in Lot 7 on a first- come, first-served basis.

Free parking will be available outside the oval for fans attending all IMS events in 2013, with access to lots from both eastbound and westbound 30th Street.

Vehicles traveling west on 30th Street from Lafayette Road will be routed into Gate 10 until the area is full, then westbound traffic will be diverted to Lot 1C (Coke Lot), west of Georgetown Road. Vehicles traveling east on 30th Street from Moller Road will be routed into Lot 1C.

Recreational vehicles and buses, with the exception of those with proper placards or credentials, will not be allowed inside IMS property. Sufficient parking is available for oversize vehicles in Lot 1C.

Follow these recommended routes for limited free parking via 30th Street (Lot 1C and Gate 10).

From I-465: Use Exit 17 (38th Street) and proceed east (turn right form northbound, turn left from southbound) on 38th Street, turn south (right) on Moller Road, turn east (left) on 30th Street, the Lot entrances are on the right.

From Southbound I-65: Use Exit 119 (38th Street) and proceed to the Kessler Boulevard North Drive exit, turn south (right) on Kessler Boulevard North Drive, turn west (right) onto 30th Street, Gate 10 or Lot 1C will be on the left.

From Northbound I-65: Use Exit 116 (29th/30th Street) and proceed straight past 29th Street, turn west (left) on 30th Street, Gate 10 or Lot 1C is on the left.

From I-70 West of Indianapolis (Eastbound): Use Exit 69 (I-465 North/I-74 West) and follow I-465 directions seen above.

From I-70 East of Indianapolis (Westbound): Use Exit 83B (I-65 North toward Chicago), Merge onto I-65 North, use Exit 116 (30th Street), continue straight, turn west (left) on 30th Street, continue west on 30th Street, the entrance is on the left.

Fans leaving IMS following all races during the Kroger Super Weekend should be aware that whatever direction they are sent, they will never be more than 1 to 4 miles away from a main Interstate artery. Officers will direct traffic in the quickest, most efficient way and may suddenly change routes due to traffic congestion.

Drivers can learn the locations of work zones and highway restrictions by calling INDOT’s TrafficWise at 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or viewing an online map at www.TrafficWise.IN.gov. ISP will offer updates on traffic and parking on Twitter and Facebook.

Fans also can learn more about Race Day traffic tips at www.in.gov/isp/2967.htm.

A series of eight videos showing fans the best routes to access various parking lots from all directions for the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard is available at www.ims.com/how2park. Each video offers step-by-step instructions, featuring audio and Google Earth maps.

Fans also can avoid traffic and parking issues on NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Day on Sunday by using the shuttle bus service provided by the Free Enterprise System and Star of Americas’ Park-N-Ride Shuttle. Online advance registration for bus service from three downtown locations and the Indianapolis International Airport is available at: www.brickyard400parking.com or www.freeenterprisesystem.com.

All taxis will drop off customers at Main Street and Gilman Street just south of IMS. Following the race, all taxis will stage at Main and Gilman to pick up customers.

IMS will enforce a new one cooler-per-person rule, and the size of each cooler can be no larger than 18 inches by 14 inches by 14 inches. Coolers may be hard-or soft-sided. Fans will be allowed to bring one cooler and one standard backpack or book bag per person.

 

Indiana 250/NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying, NASCAR Nationwide Qualifying

SCHEDULE (all times local)

• 7 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Public Gates Open
• 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Kids Zone, Hero Zone, Social Media Garage Open
• 9-11 a.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
• 12:05-1:45 p.m. NASCAR Nationwide Series Qualifying
• 2:10-3:45 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying
• 4:30-7 p.m. Indiana 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race (100 laps)

PROMOTIONS

• NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Autograph Session: Autographs with Travis Pastrana, Elliott Sadler (subject to change) and other selected Nationwide Series drivers, 10-11 a.m., East Chalet, Pagoda Plaza. All participating fans must have a wristband, with one item to be signed per driver. Wristband distribution for both sessions starts at 8 a.m. in the Pagoda Plaza, with limited availability.
• NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Autograph Session: Autographs with Jimmie Johnson, Casey Mears, Clint Bowyer, Greg Biffle (subject to change), noon-12:45 p.m., East Chalet, Pagoda Plaza. All participating fans must have a wristband, with one item to be signed per driver. Wristband distribution for both sessions starts at 8 a.m. in the Pagoda Plaza, with limited availability.
• Cimorelli Concert: 11 a.m., IMS Kids Zone, just north of Pagoda Plaza.
• IMS Kids Club Event: Noon-2 p.m., North Chalet 6A, Pagoda Plaza. For IMS Kids Club Members and their families only. www.ims.com/kidsclub
• Team Chevy Driver Q&A (all on Chevy Stage, Museum Lot): 1 p.m., Danica Patrick; 1:15 p.m., J.J. Yeley, Dave Blaney; 2:15 p.m., Justin Allgaier, Nelson Piquet Jr., Kyle Larson.
• Brickfest Music Festival (Free with admission, Pagoda Plaza Stage)
  • 7:30-8 p.m.: The Cadillac Three
  • 8:15-9:45 p.m.: Justin Moore
• Kids Zone: Free games, bounce houses, face painting and more, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., infield
• Hero Zone: Military-themed competitions, obstacle courses and more, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., infield
• Social Media Garage: Free social media hub, driver visits, tweet-ups, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., under Tower Terrace grandstand

TICKETS: Reserved seats range from $50-65. General admission $25. Children 12 and under admitted free with adult general admission ticket-holder.

PUBLIC GATES OPEN: 7 a.m. (local time). Pedestrian gates open are Gates 1, 1B, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 South, 9, 10, 10A, 11A, 12, 27.

STANDS OPEN: A Stand (as needed), A Penthouse (reserved), B Stand (as needed), B Penthouse (reserved), C Stand (as needed), E Stand, E Penthouse (reserved), North Vista Wheelchair (as needed), Northwest Vista (as needed), Northwest Vista Deck (reserved), Paddock (as needed), Paddock Penthouse (reserved), Southeast Vista (as needed), Southeast Vista Deck (reserved), South Terrace, Southwest Vista (as needed), Southwest Vista Deck (reserved), Tower Terrace (as needed), Tower Terrace Wheelchair, Wheelchair Accessible (Inside), Backstretch Viewing Mound, Backstretch Family Mounds, Turn 2 Mounds, Turn 3 Mounds.

MUSEUM HOURS: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for fans 6-15 years old, with children under 6 free. Gate admission to the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard is not included in IMS Hall of Fame Museum admission and must be purchased separately.

Jordan Taylor drove Indianapolis-based Wayne Taylor Racing to the Daytona Prototype pole Thursday, July 25 for the Brickyard Grand Prix GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race.

Taylor, from Apopka, Fla., turned an event-record lap of 1:22.251 in the No. 10 Velocity Worldwide/Toshiba/Chevrolet Corvette DP owned by his father, Wayne Taylor. It was the third consecutive DP pole this season for Taylor, 22, who will share the car in the race Friday with veteran Max Angelelli.

“When you think of motorsports, you think of Indy, Daytona, Sebring and all of the big names,” Jordan Taylor said. “To get the pole is awesome.”

The three-hour race starts at 5:30 p.m. (ET) Friday on the 13-turn, 2.534-mile Grand Prix road course at IMS.

“I’m sure tomorrow you will see a big range, cars flying by cars in the front straight and getting stacked up on the infield,” Taylor said. “That will make it interesting. It is pretty low grip on the infield, so a lot of people are sliding around, which should create a lot of opportunities for passing and bumping. I think that is what GRAND-AM is known for – the good racing and a little bit of rough racing. You’ll see some good racing.”

Memo Rojas qualified second at 1:22.375 in the No. 091 Telcel/Telmex BMW Riley that he will share Friday with Indianapolis 500 veteran Scott Pruett. Firestone Indy Lights veteran Gustavo Yacaman was third at 1:22.455 in the No. 6 Aero/Tuvacol/Curb Records Ford Riley that he will share with Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 veteran AJ Allmendinger.

1995 Indianapolis 500 Chase Rookie of the Year Christian Fittipaldi qualified fourth at 1:22.544 in the No. 5 Action Express Racing Corvette DP, while 2012 Indianapolis 500 Chase Rookie of the Year Rubens Barrichello was sixth at 1:22.572 in the No. 77 Doran Racing Ford Dallara.

2013 Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan qualified 10th in the No. 02 NTT Data BMW Riley.

“It’s completely different (from the Indianapolis 500), but I love it,” Kanaan said. “I’m enjoying it a lot. It’s a different deal. I think it’s going to be an exciting race.”

Brickyard 400 veteran Boris Said won the pole for the GT class of the Brickyard Grand Prix, posting a top lap of 1:28.374 in the No. 31 Marsh Racing Corvette.

Jade Buford won the pole for the GS class of the Brickyard Sports Car Challenge, an event also taking place Friday for the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. Buford’s quickest lap was 1:35.630 in the No. 55 Multimatic Motorsports Aston Martin Vantage.

Chad McCumbee won the pole for the ST class at 1:40.580 in the No. 3 CJ Wilson Racing Mazda MX-5.

The 2.5-hour Brickyard Sports Car Challenge starts at 2 p.m.

Source: Indianapolis Motor Speedway • Photos: Brian Groce

Chevy Day at the Brickyard (GRAND-AM Races/NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide Practice)

SCHEDULE (all times local)

• 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Public Gates Open
• 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Kids Zone, Hero Zone, Social Media Garage Open
• 8:30-10 a.m. NASCAR Nationwide Series Practice
• 10:30-11:25 a.m. NASCAR Nationwide Series Practice
• 11:35 a.m.-1 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice
• 2-4:30 p.m. Brickyard Sports Car Challenge (CTSCC) Race (Timed, 2.5 hours)
• 5:30-8:30 p.m. Brickyard Grand Prix (Rolex Series) Race (Timed, three hours)

PROMOTIONS

• Chevy Driver Autograph Sessions (all in East Chalet, Pagoda Plaza, drivers subject to change): 8:30 a.m., Jeff Burton, Ryan Newman, Juan Pablo Montoya, Jamie McMurray, Danica Patrick. 2:05 p.m., Paul Menard, Austin Dillon, Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick. All participating fans must have a wristband for each session, one autograph per person. Wristband distribution for both sessions starts at 8 a.m. in the Pagoda Plaza, with 125 wristbands available per session. All participants – adults and children – must have a wristband.
• Team Chevy Driver Q&A (all on Chevy Stage, Museum Lot): 10:05 a.m., Team Chevy Drivers; 1:15 p.m., Johanna Long; 1:45 p.m., Team Chevy Drivers; 4:15 p.m., Jamie McMurray; 4:30 p.m., Paul Menard.
• Dale Jarrett Q&A (Pagoda Plaza Stage): 10:30 a.m.
• GRAND-AM Fan Fest: GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race cars on display, drivers available for fan interaction, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Hulman Boulevard (back straightaway of road course)
• Live Music (Pagoda Plaza Stage): Brooke Roe and the Jester Kings, 6 p.m.

TICKETS: $30. Children 12 and under free with adult general admission ticket-holder. Hauler Parade is free.

PUBLIC GATES OPEN: 6:30 a.m. (local time). Pedestrian gates open are Gates 1, 1B, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 South, 9, 10, 10A, 27.

STANDS OPEN: A Stand (as needed), B Stand, B Penthouse (as needed), C Stand (as needed), E Stand, E Penthouse, H Stand (as needed), J Stand (as needed), North Vista Wheelchair (as needed), Northwest Vista (as needed), Northwest Vista Deck, Paddock (as needed), Paddock Penthouse (as needed), Southeast Vista (as needed), Southeast Vista Deck, South Terrace, Tower Terrace (as needed), Tower Terrace Wheelchair, Wheelchair Accessible (Inside), Backstretch Viewing Mound, Backstretch Family Mounds, Turn 2 Mounds, Turn 3 Mounds, Hulman & Shaw Viewing Mounds, 6th Street Viewing Mounds.

MUSEUM HOURS: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for fans 6-15 years old, with children under 6 free. Gate admission to the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard is not included in IMS Hall of Fame Museum admission and must be purchased separately.

GRAND-AM Practice, Qualifying/Hauler Parade

SCHEDULE (all times local)

• 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Public Gates Open, Social Media Garage Open
• 9-10:50 a.m. Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Practice
• 11:05-11:30 a.m. Rolex Sports Car Series GT/GX Practice
• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rolex Sports Car Series Practice (all cars)
• 12:30-12:55 p.m. Rolex Sports Car Series DP Practice
• 1:10-1:55 p.m. Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Practice
• 2:10-2:45 p.m. Rolex Sports Car Series Practice (all cars)
• 3:20-3:35 p.m. Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge ST Qualifying
• 3:45-4 p.m. Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge GS Qualifying
• 4:15-4:30 p.m. Rolex Sports Car Series GT/GX Qualifying
• 4:35-4:50 p.m. Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype Qualifying
• 5-8:30 p.m. Hauler Parade, Main Street, Speedway

TICKETS: $10. Children 12 and under free with adult general admission ticket-holder. Hauler Parade is free.

PUBLIC GATES OPEN: 8 a.m. (local time). Pedestrian gates open are Gates 1, 1B, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 South, 9, 10, 10A, 27.

STANDS OPEN: E Stand, E Penthouse, North Vista Wheelchair (as needed), Northwest Vista (as needed), Northwest Vista Deck, Paddock (as needed), Paddock Penthouse (as needed), South Terrace, Tower Terrace (as needed), Tower Terrace Wheelchair, Wheelchair Accessible (Inside), Backstretch Viewing Mound, Backstretch Family Mounds, Turn 2 Mounds, Turn 3 Mounds.

MUSEUM HOURS: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for fans 6-15 years old, with children under 6 free. Gate admission to the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard is not included in IMS Hall of Fame Museum admission and must be purchased separately.