Indianapolis Motor Speedway

This is a major racing venue and a working event site, so hours vary by event rather than following a standard daily schedule. The Speedway is located at 4790 W. 16th Street in Speedway, Indiana, and the ticket office is in the Main Administration Building just east of the roundabout at Crawfordsville Road and 16th Street. Visitors can contact the ticket office at 317-492-6700 or [email protected] for event-specific questions, especially if they need accessible seating or parking arrangements.

IMS also includes the IMS Museum and the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course, but those experiences are separate from simply attending an event. The venue’s public information notes that the museum is a separately ticketed attraction, so a race ticket does not automatically include museum admission.

The venue is in Speedway, Indiana, within the Indianapolis area and only minutes from downtown Indianapolis. Because it’s a large 1,000-acre property, allow extra time for traffic and wayfinding, especially on major event days. If you’re mapping your route, the official address is 4790 W. 16th Street, Speedway, IN 46222.

For visitors who need help planning an accessible arrival, the ticket office can arrange accessible seating and parking. Event-day procedures can differ, so it’s best not to assume the same setup for every race or concert.

The Speedway has a range of seating and viewing areas, but the best choice depends on the event and your ticket type. Public information confirms that accessible seating is available in specific locations for the Sonsio Grand Prix, including reserved, flex, and general-admission options. Those locations are event-specific, so guests should verify the details for the event they’re attending rather than relying on a single venue-wide seating map.

Accessible seats and spaces for mobility devices, along with companion seats, can be arranged through the ticket office. For a broader look at what kinds of events use the venue, you can also browse Indianapolis sports events.

IMS lists several accessibility services for guests with disabilities, including access shuttles during major event days, carts with ramps, elevators at A Penthouse, B Penthouse, Paddock Penthouse, and Tower Terrace ADA, and closed-captioning for public-address announcements on select event days. The venue also states that service animals performing an active function are allowed on the grounds, except in the pits.

Parking and seating support are handled through the ticket office, and staff check state-issued disability hangtags, placards, or disability license plates on arrival for the applicable event parking areas. Because these details are published for a specific Grand Prix event, guests should confirm the plan for their own ticketed event rather than assuming the same parking locations are always in use.

The venue does note that hours vary by event, which is another sign that policies may change by date and ticket type.

If you’re deciding between entertainment types in the city, IMS is only one part of a bigger calendar that includes concerts and other live events. For non-racing options, see Indianapolis concerts or Indianapolis theatre.

Match the parking instructions to the event on your ticket. The Speedway’s scale makes the entrance and lot important parts of the visit, rather than interchangeable arrival points. Before leaving, identify the gate, viewing area and any mobility assistance you have arranged. Keep the official event map available for the route between parking and your admission point.