Indiana is home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Begin making plans now to attend the Indy 500, “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and number one largest single-day sporting event of the world. With such popularity, hotels sell out quickly and car rentals become difficult to come by. Reserve your flight, room, rental car, and tickets now to avoid missing out in this huge event!
Arrive a few days prior to the race in order watch the practice and qualifying races. Later that night, you can attend a special fashion show and luncheon where drivers, their wives, friend, and celebrities walk the red carpet to obtain money for charity. One of the most exciting pre-racing events is Carburation Day. This is an all-day event with special practices, competitions, and a concert to wrap up the event. On the night of Carburation Day, you can attend the Last Row Party with the last row
qualifiers. The day before the race, head downtown to enjoy the Indy 500 Festival Parade , featuring marching bands, floats, balloons, and all the Indy Car drivers.
On the day of the big race, be sure to arrive early as there will be over 400,000 people in attendance. You will be sure to experience the greatest thrill as you hear the infamous announcement, “Gentleman, start your engines!” Before you know it, cars will be zooming in this 500 mile race. The key to enjoying all the great events around the Indy 500 weekend is purchasing your event tickets in advance and finding your rental car so you can reach your destinations effectively!
