Submitted by IMS
Fans attending the Sonsio Grand Prix NTT INDYCAR SERIES event May 8-9 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway are encouraged to “Plan Ahead” through IMS.com/PlanAhead, an interactive web page that serves as a home base for fans headed to the track.
The “Plan Ahead” page features detailed information about the entire fan experience at IMS, including directions, parking, schedule, gate regulations, digital ticket and parking guide, ADA accessibility and much more. This information will help race fans prepare for their trip to the Racing Capital of the World.
More Fan Information
All Speedway patrons should be aware of the following to ensure a successful day at the track:
Tickets:
Tickets for the Sonsio Grand Prix are available for purchase at IMS.com or at the gates Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.
- May 8 – $25 for practice and qualifications General Admission seating. Children 15 and under are admitted free with paying adult.
- May 9 – $50 for General Admission. $65 for flex ticket seating in Northwest Vista (Sections 11-20), Southwest Vista (Sections 1-10), North Vista ADA (Sections 26-30), Tower Terrace (Sections 37-47, 75-79), Paddock (Sections 9-14) and Pit Road Terrace and ADA. Children 15 and under are admitted free with general admission and flex ticket paying adult. Reserved seats range from $67-$150.
Public Parking:
Parking for the Sonsio Grand Prix is available in a variety of locations around the track:
- May 8 – Paid public parking is available in Lot 1A, Lot 2 and Main Gate parking lots for $10 and Gate 1 parking for $20. Paid ADA parking is available in Lot 2 for $10 and in Gate 1 parking for $20. Free parking is available in Infield Turn 3 and Lot 7 (North 40) accessible only via Gate 10 off 30th Street. Free ADA parking is available in West Museum Lot, Flag Lot, Tower Suites Lot and Northwest Gravel Lot. Free motorcycle parking is also available in the South Carousel Lot via Gate 2.
- May 9 – Paid public parking is available in Lot 1A, Lot 2 and Main Gate lots for $20. Gate 1 Lot parking is available for $50. Pre-paid Motorcycle parking is also available at South Carousel Lot for $20. Daily paid ADA parking is available for $20 in Lot 3P and Lot 2. Pre-paid ADA parking is available for $20 in the Northwest Gravel Lot, the West Museum Lot, the Flag Lot and the Tower Suites Lot, and $50 for Gate 1 Lot. Infield vehicle parking is located inside Turn 3 and Turn 2 for ADA parking with a pre-purchased parking pass. Free and ADA parking is located in Lot 7 (North 40) accessible only via Gate 10 off 30th Street.
Cashless Operations:
IMS is a cashless facility. Please be prepared to complete your ticket, credentials, parking, concession and merchandise purchases with ease during your event via debit or credit card.
Tap-to-pay phone payments will be accepted, as will credit and debit transactions. A Cash-to-Card machine, which converts paper money onto a temporary debit card, will be located in Pagoda Plaza. These funds can be spent inside the venue, outside the venue, online or anywhere in the world where Mastercard/Visa debit cards are accepted.
Pedestrian Gate Entry:
Public pedestrian gates open on Friday, May 8 (7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.): Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 4, Gate 6S, Gate 7, Gate 7S, Gate 9, Gate 10, Gate 10A.
On Saturday, May 9, public pedestrian gates open (7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.): Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 3, Gate 4, Gate 6S, Gate 7, Gate 7S, Gate 9, Gate 10, Gate 10A, Gate 11A.
Security screening detection devices are installed at all pedestrian gates.
As fans pass through one of the pedestrian entrances, they will walk through a CEIA OPENGATE® security device. Fans won’t need to empty their pockets or remove items of clothing; simply walk through the gate and enter the facility.
Digital Tickets:
Race fans who order tickets in advance may select their delivery method at checkout. Digital tickets can be accessed on their smartphone’s web browser or by saving the digital ticket to their mobile device’s wallet. Fans are encouraged to ensure the brightness on their smartphone is turned up before approaching the gate for a seamless scanning of their digital ticket. Race fans are also encouraged to visit the IMS Digital Ticket guide to manage their digital tickets and enhance their at-track experience.
Weekend Street Parking:
Race event parking restrictions in the Town of Speedway will be enforced during Sonsio Grand Prix weekend. No parking will be allowed on the south and east sides of any street bound by 25th Street on the north, Georgetown Road on the east, Lynhurst Drive on the west and Crawfordsville Road on the south through 8 p.m. Saturday. Additionally, three-hour parking will be monitored and enforced on both sides of Main Street between 10th Street and 16th Street over the course of the race weekend. For more information on parking and street closures in Speedway, click here.
Additional Resources and Information:
Drivers can learn the locations of work zones and highway restrictions by calling INDOT’s TrafficWise at 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or visiting @TrafficWise on X.
No coolers larger than 18 inches long by 15 inches high by 15 inches wide can be brought into the facility, which will be strictly enforced. Fans will be allowed to bring one cooler and one standard backpack or book bag per person.
For more information regarding access to IMS, visit IMS.com. For additional information, follow on X the Indiana State Police @IndStatePolice, the Speedway Police Department @SpeedwayPD or listen to radio stations WFNI-FM 107.5/WFNI-AM 1070 or WIBC-FM 93.1.
The Speedway Police Department can be reached for non-emergency services by dialing 311 on a cell phone. The goal of 311 is to provide an easy-to-remember number for non-emergency services while freeing up 911 lines for timely emergency response.
Visit IMS.com to purchase tickets for the Sonsio Grand Prix this weekend.
