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Open Test | April 28-29

110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge

Event Information

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES' annual spring test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is on tap for April 28-29!

From defending winner Alex Palou to newcomer Mick Schumacher, every driver expected to compete in the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge will be on-track to get ready for "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." This test comes just days before May begins, just in time to rev us up for the Month of May.

Ryan Hunter-Reay testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Alex Palou on pit road at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Tuesday, April 28

Veteran oval drivers will take the track from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Rookie orientation and oval refreshers will take place from 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. All cars will be available to take to the historic 2.5-mile oval from 2:00 - 6:00 P.M.

Gates will be open 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Helio Castroneves on pit road at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Wednesday, April 29

Wednesday, all NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers will hit the track in two open sessions from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 - 5:00 P.M., promising non-stop action all day long.

Gates will be open 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Open Test View Locations

Viewing Access

Fans can view the test free of charge in the Southeast Vista and on the Turn 2 Mounds via Tunnel 3.

Open Test Parking

Parking

Free parking will be available in Lot 3P. Fans with an ADA placard and/or those who have IMS Museum tickets will be allowed to park in the Museum Lot.