We visited Fastimes for a private party with my son's football team, and it ended up being one of…read morethe most fun activities of our trip. The staff handled our group with a smile and made the entire experience run smoothly. The hosts were friendly, organized, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The kids had an absolute blast racing and competing with one another. Watching their excitement alone made the visit worthwhile. I couldn't resist joining in for the final race, and those go-karts are no joke! They're fast, responsive, and incredibly fun to drive. It was just as enjoyable for the adults as it was for the kids. If you're looking for a place to host a team event, birthday party, or just spend a fun afternoon, Fastimes is a great choice.

Completely exceeded my expectations! My mom and I stopped by Fastimes to check it out as we were…read moreplanning my nephew's 16th birthday party - what a cool spot for a celebration. We were immediately greeted with a big smile from a gentleman who proudly shared that he's been working there for 23 years. He took the time to explain everything, from the teen karts (which go up to 30 mph) to the adult karts (up to 40 mph). I was impressed to learn that licensed 16-year-olds can drive the adult karts..neat and a little scary! They offer a private room, though note that private events aren't booked on weekends and reservations aren't taken. However, if it's not busy, the private room is often available. Also, any racer under 18 needs a waiver signed by a guardian 24 hours in advance. The day of the party, we arrived early since it's first-come, first-served. The ladies at the counter were friendly and set us up in the private room, which was perfect for our group of twelve 16-year-olds. The space is roomy, has AV capabilities, and features a huge window overlooking the track. There's even an order window in the room for added convenience! The food options exceeded my expectations as well--the menu is larger than I expected, and the pizzas and tater tots we ordered were pretty tasty. We'll definitely be back. Such a great experience!

This is a Speedway gemmmm! Such a fun experience and the perfect place to try something new,…read moreespecially if you've never been karting before! The track was so much fun, and I love that there's a bar and restaurant attached. It's really cool being able to grab some food or drinks and watch everyone else race while you're eating. Definitely a fun spot for a date night, hanging out with friends, or just doing something a little different around Indy. I'll definitely be back! Follow along for more of my Midwest adventures TikTok & Instagram: @MariahKiari

What an awesome experience! Speedway Indoor Karting is one of those places that makes you feel like…read morea kid again, while still being perfect for families, groups of friends, or even a fun team outing. From the moment we walked in, the energy was high--bright, clean, and full of excitement. The karts are fast, smooth, and really well-maintained. You can tell they put a lot of effort into safety as well as fun. The staff goes over everything clearly before you start, so even first-timers feel comfortable and confident. Once you're out on the track, though, it's pure adrenaline! The layout is great, with enough twists and turns to keep things interesting without being overwhelming. For families, this is a fantastic activity. Our kids had a blast, and it was so fun to see everyone laughing and getting into the competition. That said, it can get a little pricey if you're bringing a big group, but the experience is unique enough that it feels worth it for a special outing. What I really appreciate is the professionalism of the staff. They're friendly, patient, and keep things running smoothly even when the place is busy. The facility itself is clean, modern, and has more to offer than just karting--they've got other activities, food, and areas to hang out, which makes it easy to spend a whole afternoon here. Overall, Speedway Indoor Karting is a must-do if you're looking for something exciting and different. Whether you're a racing enthusiast or just want a fun activity for the family, you'll leave with big smiles and great memories. Highly recommend!

For one day a year, Indianapolis gets to be the coveted Fourth City, where we are one of the most…read moredensely 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!

What a venue! It's my 2nd time at the Indy 500 and it never disappoints. I've sat on the…read morebleachers 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.

My review is for the US Nationals competition 9-2-2024. First, i have soooo many more pictures i…read morecould attach, but that might get tiresome. This was my first time here, and has been rather a dream to come check out. LUCKILY i have some extended family that lives not far from the track. I only purchased tickets for the finals day because i didn't want to make a job out of coming for a whole week. I ended up going with the Top Eliminator Club tickets, which have a stout price, but it comes with some actual nice perks! There is a separate building you can go chill at with tons of seating and tv's everywhere to keep an eye on the action. It is an all-day event, so being able to go relax somewhere a little less loud and sit with your food is pretty nice. Outside there are tents that had I think 10 different types of drinks available free for TEC and you get breakfast in the morning which was fruit and sugary treats and then for lunch you get (1) run thru the lunch line so load up! (the wrist band has a thing they cut off) The food was pretty dang good! i figured after being in those big steamer trays for awhile all the flavor would have evaporated. It was well worth the extra cost and my wife who does not follow racing at all enjoyed the whole experience. The whole body rumble from the nitro funny cars was intense to say the least so the TEC building is a pretty cool thing to retreat to. I can't wait to do this again!

Lucas Oil Raceway Park in Brownsburg is about 10 miles west of Downtown Indianapolis. It includes a…read more0.686-mile oval track, a 2.5-mile road course, and a 4,400-foot drag strip which is among the premier drag racing venues in the world. The NHRA U.S. Nationals runs here on Labor Day weekend each year. It's the biggest, the longest and most historic drag racing event in the world. We always enjoy seeing the Pro Stocks, Funny Cars, Mototcycles, Alcohol Dragsters and Top Fuel Dragsters on the well maintained track. In 2008, NHRA shorten the distance of the Funny Car and Top Fuel Dragster car races to 1,000 feet from the standard quarter-mile for safety reasons. Acres of parking including ADA parking along with camping is available. There really isn't a bad seat in the stands but I always recommend purchasing reserved seating in the grandstands. I prefer to sit in section BB and fairly high up. Yes, you'll smell like nitro but hopefully the wind is blowing the smoke away from your seat. Oh, and earplugs or ear protectors are highly recommended as the cars are LOUD! Rain delayed the 2022 festivities on Saturday when we were there but after the track was dry, around 2:00, it was back-to-back racing the remainder of the day. Shortly after announcements started a sky driver floated down carrying a briefcase with $80,000 prize money for the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout Speciality Race with Steve Torrence winning the prize money. The other exciting run on Saturday was Justin Ashley in a Top Fuel Dragster who broke the track record with 335.032 but Brittany Force broke Ashley's new record on Sunday with 337.75.

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to ride or race a real IndyCar? Do you secretly crave…read moreexperiencing speeds and g-forces of 180 to 200 mph? Want to go behind the wheel with a legend at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway? Live out those racing dreams and more with Indy Racing Experience. Shonda Kennedy was such an amazing contact. She was great about answering my million questions leading up to the raceday experience. Safety, social distancing during a pandemic, what to wear, what to expect, how to book. Shonda answered all of these questions and more. It was so nice to meet her in the trailer on a perfectly clear cool autumn morning where she gave us our gear, as we were fitted in a full fire suit and shoes for the day. Next, we met Scott Jasek for a short orientation. He gave a great overview to both the car and the track. Then, it was off to the speedway. Several options and opportunities are available for riding with a race car driver, driving a IndyCar or both. Race car enthusiasts can even have a once in a lifetime opportunity to ride with legend Mario Andretti in the 200 MPH Club which is offered once a year. Next, it was on to the track. Each driver or rider is kept socially distanced and masks are required. At the heart of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we received our gloves and helmets as we patiently waited for our ride or drive. You are literally standing on the track where the Indy 500 happens. Then, on to the track, strapped safely, deeply in the custom Dallara Automobili car, and the pit crew sends you off for laps around the track at 180 mph. Such an exhilarating feeling. What an unbelievable, incredible experience. SO MUCH FUN!! Definitely a once in a lifetime experience..or maybe twice...or...

My guy took his first ride in 2018. He has gone 4 times. He finally convinced me to try 2 laps,…read morewhich I took 10/9/2024. I was prepared for the rush through that someone posted as disappointing. They schedule a lot of people in a short amount of time, but there are so many factors that come into play, and a lot has to do with making things safe for the riders. I found that the staff was as pleasant and as helpful as they could be given the tide of participants. The ride was short, which I expected, but it as a thrill and I exited the car saying "oh, my gosh, and how can they do that?" I have been to 33 Indy 500's and this has heightened my impression of the drivers. Some riders did take the time to talk to the drivers so it must be ok to do so.

Clean and fun place to be. Staff were pretty quick to take you in. We had to wait for one hour or…read moreso since no reservation was made. But fun place to be!!!

What went well was Go Karting, Food, and Arcades. It's worth to go but a bit pricey. It is worth it…read morethough.

Great race track way out in the middle of no where in Indiana. I had no problems during my weekend…read morevisit for the first time in the state of Indiana at this Race Track. On Scene: Bobby Pierce won the Lucas Oil Series race here on Sunday, September 23rd, 2018. I took over 50 pictures while at this race track as you can see for this listing. I review race tracks based on the following; concession stands, view of track, facilities, parking, scoreboard, and smoking. Additionally, as an added bonus, if they have an overhead roof is a plus. A feature I haven't thought of as being important at a race track. But, it came in handy here since it was a rainy weekend. More on this later. Concession Stands: Every time I visited the concession stand, I noticed no lines or only 1 or 2 people in line. I think this is because they are fast and they have more choices to choose from. Additionally, they have more people working the concession stands. Furthermore, there were some other vendors selling food and drinks behind the concession stands. Over head roof: This race track has something other race tracks that I have been to -don't have. They have an overhead roof. I liked this, as you don't have to worry about getting sunburnt. More importantly, I didn't worry about getting rained on. Facilities: They have bathroom facilities with running water. So, you can wash your hands. Track View: I had a great seat as I noticed you could see the whole race track from just about any seat in the grandstands. It's important to see all race cars race around the oval dirt track as a race fan. Parking: I had no problems in parking. The attendant said I could park anywhere. Also, I had no problems leaving the race after the race was over. Scoreboard: This race track has a scoreboard to keep track of the top 5 drivers. I like a race track that has this feature so you can tell who the leader is at all times. Smoking: There was no problem of anyone around me smoking. Although, smoking is allowed, there wasn't too many race car fans smoking around me. Thus, I enjoyed the race without worrying about second hand smoke blowing in my direction. My Experience: I got to see Scott Bloomquist sign autographs for race car fans at his souvenir trailer. My favorite late model race car driver almost won the race here today. This Jonathan Davenport. Jonathan led most of the laps during the second half of the race. But, Bobby Pierce passed Jonathan Davenport on the last lap with about 30 feet or so to go to the finish line. What a race. It was about the best race I have seen.

To start off I will warn the faculty is cash only. Pricing it pretty reasonable for entry and…read moreconcessions. The bathrooms were pretty decent and fairly clean, was definitely not expecting it. The covered bleacher area has some questionable sections that are in need of some repair but over all they have adequate seating that is cover and newer bleachers that are uncovered. The racing action on track was great and almost none stop with the exception of track prep before the features. Compared to other tracks in southern Indiana I'd say this place was my favorite facility and has the best racing action.

We've been to several races at Kentucky Speedway, but this was the worse one for secondhand smoke…read more Either people don't care or realize that it can cause or make worse a wide range of damaging health effects in children and adults, including lung cancer, respiratory infections and asthma. Honestly, it was so bad that I would seriously consider purchasing a Half Mask Respirator prior to visit this facility again. Also, bring a hat, sunglasses, trash bag, earplugs, and earmuffs. My wife wears earplugs that are a 36 decibels reduction and a set of shooting earmuffs. I would not just go with ear plugs, especially if you are going to be seating of trackside. Do your ears a favor and get a set of earmuffs and wear earplugs. By the way, the trash bag is to place any item that you're not wearing because people tend to knock over their beer when the stand up to cheer their favorite driver(s). In the end, your newly purchased NASCAR apparel can quickly become soaked in beer, soda, etc.

Great outdoor space for this big event, LightsFest 2018! Getting out of the parking lots afterwards…read morewill likely be a long exercise in patience but...... fun outdoor family friendly social event! Bring your lawn chair or blanket, a small cooler (no alcohol can be brought in but avail inside venue), many around us had brought kites to fly, lawn games, etc. A DJ played popular tunes before an artist from Seattle sang 4-5 songs that all sounded like the same song. Bonfire spots provided if arrive early enough to get seated near one. Packaged logs were given out too. Several food and drink vendors/food truck style. Releasing the paper lanterns and watching the breathtaking beauty of thousands of lanterns floating above lighting the sky was a memorable thing for sure. Many had campers and tents in a designated area and a 2 day option was available. VIP package was available too but not sure what that included.