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Indy 500 Race Day

Entrance Gates

All entrance gates to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are open on Indianapolis 500 Race Day. To ensure smooth entry, it is recommended that all fans arrive at the gate closest to their seating location before 10 a.m.

Indianapolis 500 Race Day Parking

All Indianapolis 500 Race Day parking is pre-purchased only. You must have purchased a Race Day parking pass in advance to park inside Indianapolis Motor Speedway lots.

Race Morning Traffic Pattern

Road Closures

Closures will occur between 16th Street and Olin Avenue starting at approximately 11 a.m. Polco Street will not be accessible northbound from 10th Street during this time.

Georgetown Road, south of 25th Street, will be closed to all vehicular traffic starting at 6 a.m. To access parking lots along Georgetown Road after 6 a.m. southbound traffic should take 25th Street to Auburn Street, northbound traffic should take Crawfordsville Road to Winton Avenue.

Exiting the Facility

Vehicular traffic exiting Indianapolis Motor Speedway parking lots will be directed by public safety officials to ensure the quickest possible route. Vehicles can be held in lots upwards of two hours following the race while awaiting pedestrian traffic to clear.

Post Race Traffic Pattern
North Zone

Recommended Entry

North Zone parking areas are accessible from 30th Street, Lafayette Road and I-465 via 38th Street exit.

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Recommended Seating

Northwest Vista, North Vista, Northeast Vista.

Live Traffic for North Zone Parking Areas

Lot 1A Located on Georgetown Road, between Gate 9 and Gate 9A. View Live Traffic
Lot 1B Located on Georgetown Road, south of 30th Street. View Live Traffic
Lot 1C Located on 30th Street, west of Georgetown Road. View Live Traffic
Lot 4 Located at the corner of 25th Street and Georgetown Road. View Live Traffic
Lot 4A Premium Located on Georgetown Road, north of Gate 9A. View Live Traffic
Lot 7 (North 40) Enter through Gate 10 via 30th Street. View Live Traffic
West Zone

Recommended Entry

West Zone parking areas are accessible from Crawfordsville Road and I-465 via Crawfordsville Road exit.

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Recommended Seating

A Stand, B Stand, C Stand, H Stand, J Stand, Paddock.

Live Traffic for West Zone Parking Areas

Lot 2 Located on Georgetown Road, across from Gate 6. View Live Traffic
Lot 5 Located on Georgetown Road, north of Gate 1. View Live Traffic
Lot 6 Located off Meyers Drive, south of McCray Street. View Live Traffic
Lot 8 Located on Georgetown Road, north from Gate 7. View Live Traffic
Lot 9 Located off Georgetown Road, north of 20th Street. View Live Traffic
Parcel B Located near Gate 1, north of Crawfordsville Road. View Live Traffic
South Zone

Recommended Entry

South Zone parking areas are accessible from 10th Street, Crawfordsville Road and 16th Street.

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Recommended Seating

Southeast Vista, G Stand, South Vista, Southwest Vista, E Stand.

Live Traffic for South Zone Parking Areas

Lot 3G Located on 16th Street, across from Gate 12 View Live Traffic
Lot 3P Located on 16th Street, east of Polco Street. View Live Traffic
Main Gate Located on 16th Street, both east and west of Polco Street. View Live Traffic
Infield Zone

Recommended Entry

Infield Zone parking areas are accessible from 30th Street or 16th Street.

Live Traffic for Infield Zone Parking Areas

Turn 3 Infield Enter through Gate 10 from 30th Street. View Live Traffic
Turn 4 Infield Enter through Gate 10 from 30th Street. View Live Traffic
5th & Hulman Enter through Gate 2 from 16th Street. View Live Traffic


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Miller Lite Carb Day

Entrance Gates

The the following gates are available for Miller Lite Carb Day on Friday, May 26: Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Gate 6, Gate 6B, Gate 7, Gate 9, Gate 10A and Gate 12.

Available Parking

Paid parking will be available at Lot 1B, Lot 2, Lot 3G and Main Gate for $20. Parcel B, located near Gate 1 off of Crawfordsville Road, is available for $75. Free parking is located in Lot 7 (North 40).

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Live Traffic for Parking Areas

Lot 1B Located on Georgetown Road, south of 30th Street. View Live Traffic
Lot 2 Located on Georgetown Road, across from Gate 6. View Live Traffic
Lot 3G Located on 16th Street, across from Gate 12 View Live Traffic
Lot 7 (North 40) Enter through Gate 10 via 30th Street. View Live Traffic
Main Gate Located on 16th Street, both east and west of Polco Street. View Live Traffic
Parcel B Located near Gate 1, north of Crawfordsville Road. View Live Traffic

PPG Armed Forces Qualifying

Entrance Gates

The the following gates are available for PPG Armed Forces Qualifying Sat-Sun, May 20-21: Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Gate 6, Gate 7, Gate 9, Gate 10 and Gate 12.

Available Parking

Paid parking will be available at Lot 2 and Main Gate for $10. Gate 1 (Parcel B) parking available for $20. Free parking is located in Lot 7 (North 40).

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Live Traffic for Parking Areas

Lot 2 Located on Georgetown Road, across from Gate 6. View Live Traffic
Main Gate Located on 16th Street, both east and west of Polco Street. View Live Traffic

Indy 500 Practice

Entrance Gates

The following gates are open for Indianapolis 500 Practice May 16-19: Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 4, Gate 6, Gate 7 and Gate 10.

Available Parking

Free parking for Indianapolis 500 practice is located in Lot 7 (North 40). Enter through Gate 10 from 30th Street.

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