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. Please note that all parking, including ADA parking requires a pre-paid pass. Check back soon for 2019 purchase information.

All Indianapolis Motor Speedway guests should be aware of the following information for a successful Race Day:

All vehicles entering the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be subject to search. This applies to all vehicles parking inside the track (oval).

• Street Closures:
  • 16th Street will be closed Indy 500 Race Day between Olin Avenue on the east to the 16th Street roundabout on the west at approximately 11 a.m. In addition, to the 16th Street closure, Polco Street will not be accessible northbound from 10th Street during this time.
  • Georgetown Road, south of 25th Street, will close to ALL vehicular traffic at 7 a.m. To access parking lots along Georgetown Road after 7 a.m., please use the following routes:
    • From the North: Take 25th Street to Auburn Street.
    • From the South: Take Crawfordsville Road to Winton Avenue.
• Infield Race Day Parking: Guests with a pre-paid infield parking pass must enter through either Gate 2 or Gate 10. Infield lots will open at 6 a.m.
  • Gate 2: Must enter westbound off 16th Street (use right two lanes to enter Gate 2) Guests with 5th & Hulman Parking passes are urged to arrive at IMS via 16th Street and Gate 2. Guests with Turn 3 and Turn 4 parking are urged to arrive at IMS via 30th Street and Gate 10.
  • Gate 10: Enter off 30th Street. Guests with North 40 Parking passes must use 30th Street and Gate 10 to arrive at IMS.
  • Must have pre-purchased parking pass to enter any IMS lot.
• Exterior Race Day Parking: Exterior lots will open at 5 a.m.
  • All Race Day parking is paid parking; General and ADA
  • Limited accessible Race Day parking spaces remain available. To purchase ADA parking, please contact the IMS ticket office directly at 317-492-6700.
  • Must have pre-purchased parking pass to enter any IMS lot.
• Transportation Pick Up/Drop Off
  • Taxi: Located at 10th Street and Polco Street
  • Lyft & Rideshare: Located at Main Street and Gilman Street

View these race day notes from the Speedway Police Department for more information on traffic updates. Race Day Traffic | Race Day Street Closures

On non-race days, excluding Miller Lite Carb Day, daily parking is available around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during events. Tailgating is also permitted 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.