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Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard
Rainy Weekend Leads to 650 Miles of Racing Monday at IMS

Mother Nature had the final say in racing Saturday and Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Fans will get an extra boost of racing at the Brickyard with 650 miles over two races in one day, with the Lilly Diabetes 250 for the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard Powered by Florida Georgia Line for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Drivers will have zero practice time leading into the races, which should lead to unpredictable, exciting action. See below for the full breakdown of Monday, Sept. 10.

8 a.m. Exterior Parking Lots Open

Exterior parking lots open at 8 a.m., and parking is available in many lots around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. If you purchased parking for Sunday, Sept. 9, it will be honored for Monday. Please bring your ticket or parking tag for admission to your lot. If you didn’t purchase parking, please plan to pay in cash at the lot.

9 a.m. Gates Open

Gates will open to the public at 9 a.m. and tickets for both races will be honored. If you didn’t purchase tickets previously, they’re still available through IMS.com and IMS Ticket Office.

10 a.m. Lilly Diabetes 250

Lilly Diabetes 250

The first 250 miles of racing will be with the drivers of the NASCAR Xfinity Series as they compete in the Lilly Diabetes 250. Fans with reserved seats for the Xfinity Series race are asked to move to an open seat nearby after the Lilly Diabetes 250 if another fan holds that same reserved seat for the Cup Series race.

2 p.m. Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard

Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard Powered by Florida Georgia Line

The final 400 miles of NASCAR’s regular season comes down to 3 feet of bricks at the Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard Powered by Florida Georgia Line. See who will be crowned regular-season champion and who will claim their spot in the Playoffs. If you purchased tickets for Sunday, Sept. 9, they will be honored at the gates. If you don’t have tickets, you can purchase them through IMS.com and the IMS Ticket Office.

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