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Indy 500 Schedule for Saturday, May 28, 2016 (Legends Day)

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2016 Indy 500 Logo 100th

Information about the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Saturday, May 28, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 

Please note, all activities Saturday are weather permitting

SCHEDULE (All times local)

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Public Gates Open
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Indianapolis 500 Memorabilia Show, Pavilion
9 – 10 a.m.: Full Field Autograph Session, Pagoda Plaza
9 – 10:15 a.m.: Historic Race Car Laps
9 – 10 a.m.: Legend Autograph Wristband Distribution – Pagoda Plaza
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: IMS Midway Open
10:30 – 11 a.m.: Drivers Meeting
Noon – 1 p.m.: Firestone Legends Day Pin Distribution – Plaza
Noon – 1 p.m.: Former Driver Autograph Session A – Plaza
1 p.m.: Concert Gates Open
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.: Former Driver Autograph Session B – Plaza
3 – 3:45 p.m.: Corey Cox concert
4 – 4:45 p.m.: Chris Janson concert
5 – 6:30 p.m.: Blake Shelton concert

TICKETS: General admission $10 (does not include concert access)
Concert tickets $40 (includes gate admission)

PUBLIC GATES OPEN: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Gate 1, Gate 10, Gate 10A, Gate 12, Gate 1B, Gate 2, Gate 4, Gate 6, Gate 7 S Pedestrian, Gate 7 Vehicle, Gate 9, Gate 9A, Media Gate

STANDS OPEN: Gasoline Alley Roof, Paddock (9-18), Tower Terrace (37-45), Tower Terrace Wheelchair  

DAILY PARKING (OPENS 7 a.m.): Lot 1B and 1C – Free Public Concert Parking, Lot 2 – Paid Daily Parking, Lot 3G – Paid Daily Parking, North 40 – Prepaid Concert Parking ONLY, Main Gate – Paid Daily Parking, Turn 3 – Prepaid Concert Parking ONLY, 5th & Hulman – Free Public Parking before 10am. 

MUSEUM HOURS: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for fans 6-15 years old, with children under 5 free. 

Indy 500 Schedule for Friday, May 27 (Carb Day)

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2016 Indy 500 Logo 100th

Information about the 100th Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Friday, May 27, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 

Please note, all activities Friday are weather permitting

SCHEDULE (All times local)

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Public Gates Open
8 – 9 a.m.: Historic Race Car Exhibition
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.: IMS Midway Open
9 – 11 a.m.: Firestone Pin #2 Distribution – Pagoda Plaza
9 a.m.: USF2000 Car Unveil – Pagoda Plaza
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Pin Trading Program – Plaza Retail Shop
10:15 a.m.: 2016 Indianapolis 500 Driver Class Photo – Yard of Bricks
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.: Sam Schmidt Laps
10:50 a.m.: Clint Brawner Award Ceremony – Victory Podium
11 a.m. – Noon: Verizon IndyCar Series Practice
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Ivy Tech Garage Tours
12:05 p.m.: Indy Lights Freedom 100 Driver Introductions – Victory Podium
12:30 – 1:20 p.m.: Indy Lights Freedom 100 Race
2:00 – 3:10 p.m.: TAG Heuer Pit Stop Challenge
3:30 – 4:15 p.m.: Neal Schon Vortex Concert – Turn 4 concert venue
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Journey Concert – Turn 4 concert venue
6:15 – 7:30 p.m.: 2-seater rides

TICKETS: General admission $30

PUBLIC GATES OPEN: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Gate 1, Gate 10, Gate 10A, Gate 11A, Gate 12, Gate 1B, Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Gate 6, Gate 7 S Pedestrian, Gate 7 Vehicle, Gate 9, Gate 9A, Media Gate

STANDS OPEN: A Stand, B Penthouse (22-25), Backstretch family mounds, Backstretch mounds, E Penthouse, E Stand, Gasoline Alley Roof, Northwest Vista (1-4), Northwest Vista Deck, Northwest Vista Wheelchair (21), Paddock (12-20), Paddock Penthouse (16-28), Paddock press box, Pit Road Terrace, South Terrace, Tower Terrace (37-45), Tower Terrace Wheelchair, Turn 1 mounds, Turn 3 mounds, Turn 4 mounds, Wheelchair Accessible.  

DAILY PARKING (OPENS 7 a.m.): Lot 1B – Paid Daily Parking, Lot 2 – Paid Daily Parking, Lot 3G – Paid Daily Parking, Main Gate – Paid Daily Parking, North 40 – Limited Free Infield Public Parking

MUSEUM HOURS: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for fans 6-15 years old, with children under 5 free. 

Indy 500 Schedule for Thursday, May 26

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2016 Indy 500 Logo 100th

Information about the 100th Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Thursday, May 26, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 

SCHEDULE (All times local)

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Public Gates Open
9 a.m. – Noon: Indy Lights Freedom 100 Practice
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Ticket Office Open
12:15 – 1 p.m.: Pit Stop Practice – Pit Lane
1:15 – 2 p.m.: Indy Lights Freedom 100 Qualifying
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Historic Race Car Laps
2:30 – 4 p.m.: Pit Stop Practice – Pit Lane

TICKETS: General admission $15

PUBLIC GATES OPEN: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Gate 1B, Gate 2, Gate 4, Gate 6, Gate 7 Vehicle, Gate 7 South Pedestrian, Gate 9A Credential, Gate 10, Gate 10A, Gate 12, Media Gate

STANDS OPEN: North Vista Wheelchair (21) as needed, NW Vista (1-4) as needed, Paddock, Paddock Penthouse, Pit Road Terrace (16-18) as needed, South Vista, Tower Terrace Wheelchair (37-45)

DAILY PARKING (OPENS 7 a.m.): Lot 1B – Paid Daily Parking, Lot 2 – Paid Daily Parking, Lot 3G – Paid Daily Parking, Main Gate – Paid Daily Parking, North 40 – Limited Free Infield Public Parking, Turn 3 – $20 Pre-Paid Purchases ONLY.

MUSEUM HOURS: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for fans 6-15 years old, with children under 5 free.