Parking & Tailgating

Parking is available throughout many lots located at and around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Available on many different surfaces such as pavement, grass, gravel and dirt, there are plenty of locations to choose from that are near your seating location. Make sure to reserve your parking early as these lots go fast! Check back soon for 2019 purchase information.

IMS has worked closely with the Speedway Police Department, as well as other law enforcement agencies, on the traffic plan for IMS events. All Speedway patrons should be aware of the following to ensure a successful Race Day:

• Street Closures: 16th Street will be closed prior to the start of the INDYCAR Grand Prix Race. Closure will occur between Olin Avenue on the east to the 16th Street roundabout on the west at approximately 3 p.m. In addition to the 16th Street closure, Polco Street will not be accessible northbound from 10th Street during this time.
• Free Public Parking: Fans seeking to take advantage of free parking must enter through Gate 10 and access the facility via 30th Street. They will be directed to North 40 parking. This is the only free parking option and is available while space remains.
• Pedestrian Gate Entry: The following gates are available for pedestrian entry and walk-up ticket purchases: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 South, 9, 10A and 12. (Some gates will accept credit cards)
• Gate 2 & Credentialed Parking: Fans should know that Gate 2 is not accessible via car without a credentialed parking pass. In addition, if you have a Turn 3 credentialed parking pass, you must enter through Gate 10 and not Gate 2.
  • Fans needing ADA-accessible parking must purchase an ADA parking pass from the IMS Ticket Office to park inside the facility. All ADA parking inside the venue is reserved parking today.

On non-race days during events daily parking is available around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tailgating is also available in these areas, providing a fun experience for all fans during events. Daily parking and tailgating is permitted in the following lots:

• Main Gate
• Lot 2
• Lot 3 Grass

• Lot 7 (North 40)
• Lot 1B
• Lot 1C

Grilling is allowed in the daily parking and tailgating areas on small portable grills. No dumping of charcoal or ashes is allowed.

Portable shelters (i.e. E-Z Up shelters) no larger than 10 feet by 10 feet are allowed in designated daily parking and tailgating lots. They must be set up behind the vehicle, not taking another parking spot or hindering vehicle or pedestrian travel areas. Shelters must be secured to the vehicle.

All shelters must be put away by the race starting time on Race Day in Lots 1B, 1C, 2 & 3 Grass.