For one day a year, Indianapolis gets to be the coveted Fourth City, where we are one of the most densely populated cities with 1 in 1000 or so people in the country in attendance. The Indy 500, or any of the festivities, is a bucket list item if you ever live around the city. I got to attend this year and had a blast! There are a good amount of facilities infield and out, but race days allow in coolers with food and drink in non-glass containers. There are also a lot of entry points, so make sure to choose which one is closest to your seats and your parking for easiest ingress and egress. With all the people at the Speedway on race days, they do a great job with security, safety, and spacing of everything. Just make sure to wear your best walking shoes! read more

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What a venue! It's my 2nd time at the Indy 500 and it never disappoints. I've sat on the bleachers on turn 1 (2017) and turn 4 (2026). It's the greatest spectacle in racing...and one of those things to be checked off that bucket list. Negatives - it does take a bit to get inside the IDS on race day...so have patience. The bathrooms weren't bad as far as wait time but some stalls ran out of toilet paper. Notes - I recommend sitting higher in the bleachers cause it's you're down low it's hard to see and the cars come whipping around. The last time we were there I was in row Z. I also recommend bringing something to sit on. You can bring soft sided coolers with drinks (alcohol beverages too). My son wore headphones the majority of the race and I wore my loop earplugs...helps not to be deaf the next day. read more

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Legendary home of the Indianapolis 500. This is such a great venue 2 1/2 miles around, one of the greatest races of all. We were here for the first day of qualification, unfortunately it got rained out, but we still had a lot of fun. We were up in a Holman Terrace suites and they had lots of great food there and a couple bars. They had bourbon tasting as well as tons of places to grab different food and soft drinks, beer and wine. They had pork nachos, brisket, Asian food, hotdog and bratwurst, a whole lot of the other typical sports park things like pretzels, popcorn, ice cream, desserts. A beautiful place well taken care of recently went through lots of renovations just a great place to spend an afternoon, even if the cars aren't running. read more

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There's a race this Sunday and I needed to pick up my ticket. Parking is plentiful! Pick up was quick and easy! This is the off-site building where the will call is located to pick up tickets you've ordered by phone. There is a restroom inside too. read more

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Wow. The legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I came here basically just thinking I would look around a bit. But once I got here, I really wanted to go to the museum lol. I wasn't here for any event, but when I got here, there were some cars on the track. Pretty cool to see! I was mesmerized at just how large this place was and just thinking about all the history that happened here. Definitely recommend a visit, especially if you're a tourist visiting Indianapolis from out of town. Even if there's not an event going on. Just really cool to stop by and take a look. read more

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Attending the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a very memorable event. We were part of a big group and were shuttled to the race from our hotel just a few miles away. The entire city's energy was electric on race day and we felt it the moment we stepped out of the hotel. It wasn't just a race for Indy, it was a cultural moment. The energy intensified once we arrived on the grounds. There's just something about being surrounded by hundreds and thousands of fans all united by a shared love for racing, tradition, and adrenaline. For an event of this size, it was well-managed for the most part. We had a hospitality section right across from the impressive pagoda. We had easy access to bathrooms and were close enough to some pre-race action. Our seats were between turn 3 and 4, which is a HIKE from the hospitality area. Like most people say, arrive early so you don't miss out on anything. We couldn't see the flags (except on the screens), but we did have a pretty good view of The Snake Pit. We were tempted to explore, but kinda glad we didn't venture out there. It looked pretty wild. There are plenty of food vendors and bathrooms, but expect a long line. Whether you're a die-hard race fan or just curious about the hype like myself, IMS is worth checking out, especially during the Indy 500 race! read more

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My 1st Indy 500 and it was a great experience! The venue seats 250,000, but can hold 400,000. It was a sellout with attendance around 350,000 people...first sellout since 2016. Ya have to get there early. We stayed about 30 minutes from the venue, but road closures are abundant on race day as you get close + the volume of cars took us over an hour and a half to get there. Parking inside and shuttles sell out in advance, but parking at locals homes is the next best option. It worked perfectly. We chose a house that was nicely decorated and pulled right in. A 10 minute walk to the gate and we were inside. As the crowd rolled in, we took the time to walk around the stadium, cross the track, and explore the grounds. Our seats were just before turn 1. For our first time, I'd say it was ideal. We could see the start/finish and green flag. The energy was high the entire race. It is also very loud so ear protection is key. As far as stadiums go, this is the biggest I've been to. It's well maintained and clean. It's nice you can bring in small coolers that fit under your seat. After a short rain delay, the race was on. A slow start with accidents taking cars out and a 2nd rain delay of potential concern. However, they have trucks to dry the course, which was awesome to see. The last 20-30 laps are most exciting. The leader kept changing, and with a last minute pass to win the race, Alex Palou was the winner. A stadium well organized, easy to get in/out, and clean. A fun day for fans of all ages. read more

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Attended the speedway after visiting the recently renovated museum on the same grounds. The plaza was buzzing with fans in anticipation of the Indy 500 next week. Food and souvenir vendors were in this area. There was plenty of ADA escorts with golf carts. Staff was extremely friendly and willing to make our visit memorable. I think I had a better view of the speedway at the museum. You really need to go up in the tower if you want to see the racing. You can't see much at ground level as the race cars are just a blur since they are going over 240 mph. Fun and energetic vibes here. I learned a lot of historic facts and overall had a very lovely visit. Tip: check weather if it rains no cars on track. Also kids should have ear protection. read more

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Great place to visit if you are a racing fan. Went on the bus around the track. What a great experience

I have been involved with both open wheel oval track racing and stock car oval track racing for 60 years. I've built, tuned, crewed on, and driven everything from street stock jalopies to late model stock cars, to supermodifieds and sprint cars. I've watched or driven close to 500,000 laps at various venues around the country, from 1/4 mile ovals to super speedways. IMS is perhaps the poorest place I've ever been to try to watch a race. I attended both the Indy 500 and the Brickyard 400 there last year. Whoever decided to build a 3 story grandstand on the INSIDE of the front straightaway and a museum in the infield was an idiot. There is not a seat in the house that can see more than about 1/4th of the track. What I mean is, at 220 mph a lap takes about 40 seconds. So every 40 seconds you get to see the cars go by for about 7-10 seconds at speeds so fast that you can't even read the numbers on them. If you are a race fan you'll be disappointed. If you're there primarily for the party, and the hip hop DJ blasting away in the infield you might have fun. I didn't. I would rather have paid to watch paint dry in a sauna. I live 4 miles from IMS. It took 4 hours to get home after the Indy 500. I paid for preferred parking and ended up a mile from the track. For the 500, the concession stands ran out of food at about 2 pm, or about halfway through the race. I'm not spending money to go to this venue in the foreseeable future. read more

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Kiss the Bricks tour - Great, quick experience This tour is $15 for adults, $8 for kids up to 15, and free for those under six. It is about 30 minutes of tour time, plus there are some photo ops before or after and the souvenir shop too. You round the track in a tram while listening to a guided Historic tour. Tons of interesting facts, even if you are not a racing fan. We are not, but really enjoyed the history piece of the tour. You get out at the start/finish line, see the original bricks and take more photos. The tour guide and driver are both very happy to help take photos. Something fun and educational to kill some time while in Indianapolis!! read more

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I got to experience my first Carb Day Friday May 23rd, 2025. I wished the weather would had been better, it was definitely a cool start then it warmed up to about 64 or 65 degrees. It was packed no matter what time you got there, I was invited by a friend who play in a band, so that person I went with was my ticket getting in like VIP, parked far from the main entrance, so someone picked up myself and few others I was with VIP style up. Since, I was with the band I was at the lounge area. The IMS is very huge you really don't realize it until you're actually there. There were a lot of people on the last day of practice, I was able to hear the cars racing, one of the cars caught on fire(minor fire), and it was a thrill to hear the racing very fast. There was so much action happening especially around turn 3 areas. Since, I was invited by someone that was in a band that day I was able to use the Carb Day dollars at a concession stand, and I had a cheeseburger along with a beer. I had a good time at the IMS for Carb Day, and hopefully next year I'm able to go back. Now, I've already experienced my first Indy500 before. I highly recommend if you never been to IMS to go to a car event there. read more

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I figure while in Indy, you might as well stop by the place that makes the city famous, right? So I visited, and I was told ahead of time that the museum was not open (it was undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation, supposedly the first time in 50 years or something like that...). But I got to see the track, as well as go inside the building where all the V.I.P.'s hang out (I forgot he name of it but it's right at the line). My tour group did not go anywhere near the track however, because Chevrolet was doing some sorta promotional thing on the track that day. Apparently, on some days of the year they rent out the track to corporations. But it would have been cool to touch the brick or get my pic taking with the finish/start line. Still, it was a great experience. Learned a lot of history, that's for sure. read more

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I love car racing, but I'm not an oval fan; thus, my review of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is not your "based on a race" more common vibe. My brother-in-law's forte is race cars, he's mechanically inclined and can basically repair anything with wheels, thus works in the race car field. His team was doing test runs/practice day, so we stopped by to add him to our driving caravan headed out west. Got a chance to park down in the pit area and walk all around. I had no idea the track was smack in the middle streets/businesses; I was assuming it'd be out in the middle of nowhere surrounded by corn fields, so that was pretty cool. All my previous experiences with IMS have been via the tv, which they make it look so huge - which it is, don't get me wrong, being a 2+ mile circle - but the bleachers are way more up close and personal, no what I had always pictured it. Anyway, would I ever come here for a race? No way, cars going round and round in the same circle is boring to me, but I now appreciate the scale and longevity of this track. I even walked the brick on the track, so boom, haha! read more

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This event is pure Americana. This is a bucket list thing people have to do. Well organized and fan friendly. read more

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A must visit location for any race fans. A really unique track that just emits history. Lots of cool and fun stuff to see. Word of warning is that it can get very busy on race day. Leave yourself a lot of time to get in and out. read more

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We were so lucky to avoid the rain during our tour... AND ran into Roberto Guevera and Davy Jones!!! Nicest people!!! read more

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What an incredible experience The speedway itself is beautiful, clean and well designed It never feels like you will be crushed by the crowds Lots of entrances and exits disperse people well I can't wait to come back ! read more

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Anytime someone's asked me where I'm from if I'm out of town they always ask me if I've been to the Indianapolis 500. Most people from all over the world know of the race. It's the world's largest sporting event. I always say yes I have! I've come multiple times attending the 500, the Brickyard - NASCAR cars, and the one that was really neat was the Red Bull Air Race with small planes weaving in and out of pylons all across the inside of the track. I wish they would bring that back. If you come you will see lots of people in yellow polos. They're called the "yellow shirts." If you need help or have questions they will help you. Wear sunscreen and bring ear plugs even if they're the little ones in the plastic bags. So many people have asked me that come to the race do I need these? Yes, NASCAR is even louder since the cars and the engine is much bigger than the Indy car. Try to bring only the things you need. You will be carrying it and walking a lot. Wear comfortable shoes also! High heels are not what you wear here. They do sell flip flops in the gifts shops. If you're in Gasoline Alley area you will see some yellow shirts with whistles. Pay attention. They will control the crowd and create a path so that the cars, drivers, tires, and whatever else they need from the garages to get over to the pits. Just be aware and I've seen people looking down on their phone not realizing everyone else has stopped and they get whistled at and still aren't paying attention to stop. The Gordon Pipers you may see all through the IMS. They're a Scottish/Celtic group that have been around since the 1960's that play bagpipes and drum music and all wear traditional kilts! They sound so neat! If you've never been it really is a neat experience just to see and hear the flyover by military planes and then the wave of the green flag and the start of the race. Maybe next year will be your year to come to the 500! read more

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This year's race was the 21st Indy 500 for my son and I. The magic of the speedway and pageantry of pre-race ceremonies has been our tradition to respect and honor our country's' veterans and current servicemen and women. The track improvements by the Penske family is noticeably evident and insures the awe of this facility will endure. We sit in turn one and get re-acquainted with seat neighbors from Georgia and Texas. The Purdue Band and always provides an amazing show. And EVERY HOOSIER must hear Jim Cornelison sing "Back Home Again in Indiana"with a chorus of 350,00 fans. It's goosebumps for all. Traffic in and out is slow but very well managed by Speedway, Indianapolis and Indiana law enforcement. And of course the "yellow shirts" are amazing as they have been for years. All central Indiana residents need to experience Main Street Speedway when the race is over. The revitalization of the Main Street is extraordinary and should be experienced without the May crowds. read more

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I've been coming here every year of my life and this place is definitely something special. Facilities are well taken care of. Staff is for the most part friendly, and festivities are a delight. If you haven't been here yet, it's worth it to see the venue alone. read more

My grandson and I attended the IMS Road Course race, aka Grand Prix of Indianapolis, in 2019. Our seats were right on the finish line about five rows down from the very top. Since we were directly across from the Pagoda we had a great view of everything going on. Since I watch every race on TV, I was able to easily recognize the drivers without binoculars. But with binoculars you can see the faces of who they were talking to. From our seats, we could see the entire front straightaway and turns one, two, three and four. At the other end we could see turns 12, 13 and 14. Since there are huge grandstands on both sides of the track, the straightaway has often been referred to as "the canyon." IndyCars are already very loud so when they race at full speed, the "roar" is deafening and I wear ear protection. I'll never forget the first time I heard IndyCars practicing at Mid-Ohio. When they shift gears it sounds like they are breaking the transmission it is so loud. Mr. Penske had not yet bought IMS when we attended in May of 2019. I did notice the restrooms were outdated and I am glad to hear he addressed them right away. For the road course race there were no open food vendors inside the track, however food trucks were available just outside the gate. I didn't want to ride an elevator down 6 stories and walk that far so I sent the grandson to fetch us our grub. I think at least one IMS food vendor needs to be open if they want to grow the attendance for the road course race. Parking was super easy in Lot 2. We waited until almost race time before arriving there was plenty of space to park because attendance is no where near that of the Indy 500. If you hate crowds and lines like I do then I recommend the road course race. We never waited in line to enter, go through security, or use the restrooms. Next time we go, I'll probably purchase Bronze Passes for Paddock access. But I'm used to having free access having worked for car sponsors and coordinating VIP tickets for our clients in the past. I did miss viewing the cars up close and personal this year. read more

The roar of engines and the smell of racing fuel, very very cool. Unfortunately we had to keep our distance as the Race Car Association was here this week. We wandered around,, saw some race cars getting on and off the track, Got on the observation mounds and took Hail Mary photographs as the cars flew by. I was impressed with the towering pagoda structure, the start-finish line. It has nine tiers or viewing levels and reaches a height of 153 feet, equal to a 13-story building. Housed in the 20 yrs old Pagoda are state-of-the-art facilities for race control, safety, timing and scoring and radio broadcast booths. read more

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Drove out to get my Covid chat without an appointment. They were incredibly efficient. I was in and out of the track in under an hour.

This place is HUGE. I was in pure awe. Came to my first Indy 500, and I highly recommend to anyone, race car fan or not. The weather this year was perfect! Overcast for most of the race so while it was still hot, it was bearable. If you purchase general admission, I suggest bringing lawn chairs or at least a towel to sit on because the grass is sharp and is quite irritating. I forget grass can be very uncomfortable! Walking around, I could feel the rumbling from both the race cars and the Snake Pit. The Snake Pit is a concert within the speedway, and man do I wish I was in there. I guess that just means I'll have to come back again sometime! Throughout, there are places you can eat. I recommend researching what food stands will be there and location. I wish I had done that. I did enjoy a corn dog, and man, it was the best corn dog I've ever had. read more

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Let me start by saying I'm not a fan of motor sports. I visited the motorway for the total solar eclipse in April 2024. NASA was there broadcasting so it felt the most 'legit' to watch here. The area is huge. There's a museum (unfortunately under construction when we visited) plenty of souvenir and food areas, and the track itself. The space was set up nicely for the event with meet and greets, demonstrations, and multiple viewing screens. I watched the opening ceremony then wandered out to a grassy spot for the eclipse. It was breathtaking. Almost as breathtaking as feeling the cars whizz past doing hundreds of miles. I can see the appeal. There's plenty of eateries nearby and security was friendly and offered suggestions. read more

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I came here for the big race, the Greatest Spectacle in Sports. We had paid for parking in a persons yard that was in walking distance from the track. It gets kind of crazy on race day and you have to get their early. The Speedway opened back in 1909 and is currently owned by Penske Entertainment Corp. It has a 2.5 mile motorcycle course with 16 turns, a 2.5 mile Rectangular oval track with 4 turns, a 2.6 mile SCCA Runoffs Road Course with 15 turns, and a 2.4 mile Grand Prix Road Course with 14 turns. The track hosts IndyCar races, NASCAR Cup Series's Verizon 200, the Intercontinental GT Challenge. The speedway seats approximately 250,000 and after, general admission tickets are added, the total jumps up to 350,000. They really cram those people into those metal bleachers. It can get uncomfortable, especially on a hot day. And with that many people, you can imagine that parking is very challenging. There are a few lots, but the spaces go very quick. The track is very clean and packed with amenities. They have over 160 bathrooms and big Jumbotrons that give spectators a view of the action, no matter where they are sitting. The pagoda is the signature of the track and is awesome. It is a blessing and a curse to be able to bring coolers and food into the stadium. It is cool because you save money and have your own stuff. It is a curse because you are cramped in your seat with a big cooler under your feet. There is no shade in sight, and if you catch an event on a hot day, look out, you will fry. This is really an awesome venue and would be great to watch a smaller event. Maybe I should not have started off with the 500. It was a bit overwhelming. The staff is nice and patient and it is very clean. On a side note, I also have been here to see their annual Christmas light display. It was good, but it was a long line. You can hear the engines of the cars roaring around this track from miles away. It is an awesome sound (and smell). I respect the tradition of the Indianapolis 500 at the Speedway and even went once. I guess it is an unwritten rule that if you live in Indianapolis, you must go to the race atleast once. So, I checked that box off, however, I am not fan. I will probably not go to the 500, but I am open to going to another smaller scale event because the venue is just that nice. read more

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It's a special place for folks who love motor sports. Whether the 500, the Brick Yard or some of the other series that run there, it's a place where memories are made. I love it. read more

I've watched a few races on tv but it's nothing compared to in person at the track. It was so loud but exhilarating. Our company booked a Gasoline Alley suite for our annual employee picnic/appreciation day so that made my first visit extra special. We watched an IndyCar practice from the suite and it was fun but I think for the full experience you have to be in the stands. I was able to bring my mom along and was glad that it was pretty accessible. The parking lot was a little bit far from the handicapped parking but there are several lots and gates to choose from. We took an elevator up to the suite and there were plenty of staff that opened doors for us and helped direct us in the right direction. read more

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First visit. Man, this place is HUGE - much bigger than it looks on TV. Everything on the property was first-class. Very impressive! I was surprised by how crappy the surrounding neighborhood is - something else you don't get on TV. read more

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This is the perfect place to watch fast cars and have fun!! IMS is great for dates or to hang out with friends and family! There are so many vendors for you to check out food, drinks, and merchandise!! read more

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an American institution, as much a part of this country as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Alamo and the Hollywood sign. Home of the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400, it was built in 1909 and is the third-oldest permanent auto racetrack in the world. It has a seating capacity of 257,325, making it the highest-capacity sports venue in the world. Only 2.5 miles long as a rectangular oval with four identical turns, that's the main track. They also added an infield road course in 2000, measuring 2.6 miles. The Speedway was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987. I took a tour from the museum and that brought me in a shuttle bus for a single loop of the track at a stately 20 miles per hour. No cars racing of course and we were the only ones on the track. The tour stopped at the famous line of bricks. Yes, the Speedway was once completely bricked though that's been replaced and just leaving the three feet of the original bricks remaining. You're supposed to "kiss the bricks" but I opted not to keep up that tradition with my visit. Well worth a visit and hopefully once this pandemic nonsense is over, we'll be able to be here to see an actual race! [Review 13534 overall, 853 of 2020.] read more

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Visited on two different instances: - Attended Indy 500 ( May 2021) I must say both experiences were outstanding ! indy 500 was a unique experience. The crowd was very friendly. Mostly family, corporate or friend group who longed for the race. You are able to bring your own food, drinks ( including alcoholic beverages). If anyone in your circle has interest into car racing, this is definitely an activity they would enjoy. -Toured the museum in July 202. My dad is a huge fan of car racing, so I thought it would be a great chance for him to tour the place as he missed out on the race earlier during the year. We all enjoyed it very much. The ticket to the museum includes a guided drive through on the race track( via shuttle -departure every 30 min I think). Once you reach the race track you are welcome off the shuttle and can walk around the departure / bricks area and snap some photos. A great plus was the our guide spoke multiple languages to accommodate for the range of clientele. read more

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The track will always have a special place in my heart! With how large the facilities are and how many attend the single day racing event for the 500- it's impressive how the staff and volunteers make sure to keep everyone safe! Plenty of bathrooms and food facilities throughout. Parking on race day is not enjoyable and plenty of traffic. Too bad Chick Fil A staff can't help them out to make getting in and out much quicker! read more

Go for the Race, Stay for the Suite! The Indy 500 and attached museum is fantastic as always. Everyone should make at least one pilgrimage to a race! read more

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Such a massive stadium, worth going in for one of the biggest events of the year! I went with a group of 10 and had ample space to hang around. There's plenty of parking spots under different gates and once you get in you can eat, take a self guided garage tour or watch the actual practice race itself. A cool spot to witness the biggest events of the year and though the turnouts are massive it's hard to figure cause of the endless acres of land. Highly recommend the event at IMS, it's not hyped it's the hype! read more

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"WHAT?!? You're going to let me ride around the Indianapolis Speedway racetrack . . . . and get out and kiss the bricks? Somebody pinch me because I must be dreaming!" I stopped at the Speedway for the museum, not for a race, but it was just as thrilling. The tour bus raced us around the track upwards of 20 mph but you can easily imagine adding another 0 to that. I've toured a few baseball stadiums where you might walk around the perimeter of the field but aren't allowed to actually step on it. This was so much cooler. And then to actually kiss the bricks . . . . HELL YES!!! read more

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As it so happen I was in town just weeks prior to greatest spectacle in racing and the running of its 103rd race. I've not once attended a running after residing in state for two decades. However, I've been to the track multiple times for Carb Day and other events when in my teens. The location is in Speedway Indiana which is on the Northside of Indianapolis. Just miles from I70 and not too far from the airport. The track has been in the Hulman family since 1945 when purchasing it from Eddie Rickenbacker. The track was broken down and dilapidated and needed lots of money. Terre Haute native Tony Hulman resurrected the property with his wealth from the Clabber Girl product he manufactured. This Spring was a historic day in the family as ownership of Clabber Girl transferred to B&G foods. Just last month I reflected back on my visit to the museum a couple of years ago. It was so enjoyable for the kids, well me too! The fact I'm a Hoosier also holds sentimental value. I even got to be on the track with a tour. Check out the museum it's open year around. They also have a Pete Dye designed championship golf course which is open year around. It's ranked as a top 100 of Public courses. The Brickyard Crossing holds a major PGA event. The Indianapolis 500 is the Holy Grail of racing. It is the oldest major car racing competition in the world. I feel confident even if your not a Motörhead you would enjoy learning about the track through touring the museum. Or maybe attending a pre race day event such as Carb Day. Better yet experiencing the thrill of attending a race. One day I will attend a Indy 500. read more

How do you rate this venerable institution with anything less than 5 shining stars? I get chills as I drive under the grandstand tunnel remembering all of the automotive history that happened here. The impact of Mr Penske's ownership is evident too. The overused word, "spotless" describes every inch of the facility. I recall the days when Penske and a few others ran the Nazareth race course. It always was cleaner and served better food than almost every other track around. This is what the staff people told me. Cleaning, painting, upgrading... it's all happening here and that me and a bright future for the sport. I recommend the museum to anyone interested in open wheel racing. All of the cars on display were winners and the display cards tell a great story. There are docents who can take the visitor through the details of each car and I recommend that you catch one of these folks for a tour. Get in early for the best, crowd free, photos. There is a special exhibit in the lower level for an additional fee. I passes due to time limits but you may want to splurge as it's pretty expensive. In the area? Visit the museum and take a tour bus ride around the track ... you will love it. read more

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a staple of Indianapolis. Getting to tour the grounds and see some of their assets that make the place special was truly amazing. IMS even consist of a golf course partially inside the grounds! Definitely a must visit if you are in Indianapolis! read more

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