Race Day parking passes for the 109th Indianapolis 500 are sold out, nearly three weeks ahead of last year’s pace, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced on Monday, April 7.
That continues a trend of high demand to ensure parking for fans attending the world’s most famous and historic race that annually draws the largest crowd of any single-day sporting event in the world.
Last year, sales for the parking passes ended on April 18. In 2023, Race Day parking sold out on May 5.
While parking at IMS may be sold out, a significant number of fans park in the surrounding area or use alternate transportation for Race Day.
The Town Of Speedway And Neighboring Community
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway could not hold the world’s largest single day sporting event without the support of its neighbors in Speedway, Indiana – a suburb of Indianapolis — and surrounding communities. The Indy 500 is steeped in tradition and one of those traditions is parking in the yards and lots of surrounding homes and businesses.
Bike to the 500
Tickets went on sale Saturday, April 5 for those who want to participate in this program.
More information is available ims.com/biketothe500.
Shuttles From Downtown Indianapolis And Indianapolis International Airport
For $60, shuttles to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from various downtown locations and Weir Cook International Airport IMS remain available.
Race Day Tickets Nearing Sell-Out Status
Tickets for the world’s most famous and historic race are also ahead of last year’s pace, giving Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials hopeful of a sellout.
In 2024, the Indy 500 was trending to sell-out status before a strong storm was forecast to hit the area on Race Day. The forecast was accurate as the start of the 108th Indianapolis 500 delayed the start for four hours.
The race began at 5:45 p.m. Eastern Time, making it the latest start to an Indianapolis 500 in history.
According to Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials, less than 3,000 tickets were unsold for last year’s race.
Ticket sales are ahead of last year’s Indy 500 at this time, which would make it the biggest crowd since the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016 when an announced crowd of 350,000 fans attended.
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