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It’s regarded as the “greatest spectacle in racing” and attracts more people than any other single day sporting event in the world. With an unrivaled capacity for over 400,000 spectators, there’s simply nothing like it. Our custom 2025 Indianapolis 500 travel packages are tailored so they are perfect for you. Your personalized package includes your preferred tickets to IndyCar’s premier race, three nights’ first-class accommodations in downtown Indianapolis, VIP reserved festival parade seating or Legends Day admission, onsite host services, and much more. Take advantage of our 30+ years of experience so you can enjoy the ultimate 2025 Indy 500 weekend.
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The Indy 500 is the most prestigious event on the IndyCar circuit, held annually at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This iconic race plays out over 500 miles (200 laps) and is traditionally held over Memorial Day Weekend. The next Indy 500 is scheduled for May 25, 2025 and will be the 109th running of this thrilling event. This beloved auto race showcases the top level of American Championship IndyCar racing. It is considered part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport, one of the three most prestigious motorsport events in the world (the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Monaco Grand Prix are the other two).
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Every year the Indy 500 is one of our most popular events and one that our clients simply love returning to. There’s just something about Indy that draws people in and keeps them coming back. Steeped in tradition, this race is always in high demand and continues to grow in popularity.
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Located in Speedway, Indiana, a suburb of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a racing icon of epic proportions. Constructed in 1909, the track has remained relatively unchanged since its inception, featuring a two-and-a-half mile, nearly rectangular oval layout. The Speedway boasts a permanent seating capacity of over 250,000. With infield seating, capacity climbs to a whopping 400,000, creating an electrifying atmosphere that cannot be replicated in any other sporting venue. With seating categories ranging from infield to penthouse to luxurious private suites, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the largest and highest-capacity sporting facility in history, and for racing fans is a venue that can’t be missed.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
The museum interior is closed for renovations until 2025, but track tours are still available.
General Info
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMSM) has one of the world’s largest and most varied collections of racing, antique, and classic cars (including more than 30 that have won the Indianapolis 500). It offers 37,500 square feet of exhibit space that celebrates more than a century of motor racing.
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During Renovations
Fuel your passion for racing all year long! The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is currently closed for renovations, but you can still explore the Speedway through one of our Track Tours. Tours are available 363 days a year—every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas unless there are special events at the Speedway. You can experience the thrill of the Indianapolis 500 while you’re waiting for next May.
Access to Tour Parking is FREE except during Speedway events, when IMS requires tickets or credentials to access the facility. Simply enter the grounds through Gate 2 at the four-lane tunnel on westbound 16th Street.
The Museum also offers a variety of Track Tours that go “behind the scenes” at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway . These exclusive tours are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about racing history and experience the Speedway like never before. With the Museum as your guide, you can explore the famous Pagoda, stand atop Victory Podium, and even stop to Kiss the Bricks!
Accessible parking and facilities are available, and service animals are permitted. Learn more on our Accessible Indy guide . Tour schedules are subject to change without notice due to weather or track activity. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-15, $14 for seniors 62+, and children ages 5 and under are free. Combine and save on Indy’s top attractions with a 1-day or 3-day Indy Attraction Pass . Walk-up purchases are welcomed, or you can make a reservation at [email protected] or 317.492.6784. You are encouraged to call the reservation line ahead of your visit to confirm tour availability.
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Visit Indianapolis Motor Speedway
All roads lead to Indy. At least that’s what the motor racing fanatics say when they flock by the thousands each year to one of the world’s best-known speedways. The 2.5-mile (four-kilometer) track has seen some of the most spectacular races in history since its construction in 1909. The speedway and the Hall of Fame Museum are both American treasures and National Historic Landmarks.Time your visit for the annual Indianapolis 500 race in May and scream along with over 250,000 fans as the world’s best drivers push their cars to the limit. In July, drivers battle it out in the NASCAR Brickyard 400, while each August the city is flooded with motor cycling fans who come to experience the Red Bull Motorbike GP. Each event is preceded by a series of practice and qualification days leading up to race day that add to the anticipation and excitement. There’s plenty to see at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway outside of the racing events. Climb aboard the speedway tour bus for a 90-minute tour, which takes in the Pagoda timing suite, the Victory Podium and the famous Yard of Bricks. For an exciting change of pace, sign up for the Indy Racing Experience Driving Program. Pull on a helmet, gloves and jumpsuit and take an unforgettable lap in an authentic single- or two-seater IndyCar. The speed is limited only by how much you can handle! After you’ve explored the track, check out the extensive collection of race cars, bikes, trophies and memorabilia in the Hall of Fame Museum. The 18-hole golf course provides a relaxing alternative to the crowds and excitement at the track, and the fully licensed Indy Grill has a comprehensive menu when you need to refuel. If you are coming for one of the main events, there are large areas dedicated to camping and RVs , and a number of nearby hotels to suit all budgets. During race season, the speedway operates a convenient shuttle service from downtown. Indianapolis Motor Speedway is approximately six miles (9.5 kilometers) from the center of the city, in the appropriately named suburb of Speedway.
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Reviews of Indianapolis Motor Speedway
5/5 - excellent.
Great day at the Indy 500.
Could use a miniature version of the track layout inside the museum.
We couldn't get onto the track for a tour so make sure and check the schedule in advance, but the museum was great!
Very interesting and employees very pleasant
Take the Kiss the Bricks tour!! It was amazing
1/5 - Terrible
Races got pushed to another day. Wouldn’t give us a refund
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Taylor Swift's Indianapolis Eras Tour shows drive record hotel, short-term rental demand
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Four months out from the final concerts of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour , short-term rentals and hotel vacancies are nearly booked for her stop in Indianapolis at the start of November, as out-of-town fans comprise the majority of ticket holders .
In the midst of a potentially record-breaking year for the city's tourism, Indianapolis hotels and short-term rentals have had extremely high demand throughout the year because of large one-off events such as the NBA All-Star Game in February, the total solar eclipse in April and the Olympic Swim Trials in June.
But no event in 2024 will bring as many visitors to Indy as the hundreds of thousands of Swifties, who will descend upon the city in November for three nights of sold-out shows at Lucas Oil Stadium .
Hotel rooms across the city are virtually sold out for that weekend at prices three times higher than those in 2023, said Chris Gahl, executive vice president of Visit Indy.
“We know 87% of those clutching a ticket to step inside Lucas Oil Stadium for the concerts are from outside the [metropolitan area,] another strong tourism indicator," Gahl said.
Short-term rental bookings are up 207% compared to last year during the same weekend, Gahl said.
The Circle City has seen a 7,000% surge in searches year-over-year for Airbnb short-term rentals during the first weekend in November, according to an Airbnb report on the impact of Swift's concerts . In comparison, Airbnb recorded a 2,000% surge in Indianapolis for the solar eclipse.
Search surges give an idea of how many people are considering a trip to a city during a specific date range. Airbnb does not track booking or occupancy rates due to a potential influx of supply as dates get closer. Plus, most short-term rentals can be cancelled just a few days before a stay.
How it happened: Indianapolis lands Taylor Swift second Eras swing in 2024
The statistics show the strength of Swiftie "passion tourism" that drives fans to travel to great lengths to see their favorite performer. Thousands of Americans have traveled to see Swift play in Europe, where tickets tend to be cheaper and more accessible, said Haven Thorn, a spokesperson for Airbnb.
"These are folks that are more interested in the 'what' than the 'where,' and they're traveling for Taylor Swift," Thorn said. "And Americans accounted for more than a third of all the bookings on Airbnb in Europe during her tour."
All three of Swift's Indianapolis shows at Lucas Oil, which can hold nearly 70,000 people, sold out almost immediately, meaning upwards of 200,000 fans will be in attendance over the course of the weekend for Swift's last concert in the United States.
Indianapolis' search surge is 14 times higher than it has been for rentals in Miami, which saw a 500 percent increase in searches during the weekend Swift will perform in October and twice as high as the surge for the final 2024 dates in Vancouver.
Hotel rooms going for more than $500 a night for Swift concert weekend
The frenzy of visitors booking stays for the concerts has created headaches for even the most meticulously planned trips by Swifties.
Gracie Smith already saw Taylor Swift live last year and the 25-year-old from Atlanta knew she had to see Swift again when she announced more U.S. stops at the end of 2024.
After persuading her sister, cousin and aunt to accompany her to Indianapolis, Smith searched for hotels that were close enough to walk to the stadium, as the group would not have a car over the weekend, and eventually settled on a room at the Sheraton downtown. They booked it for $457 per night, more than Smith's initial budget.
Then in January, the group's room was spontaneously cancelled and a review of bank statements showed no charge was ever attempted for the room.
Scrambling, Smith and her relatives called the hotel every day for a month in search of an explanation. Eventually, Marriott offered them a room at another Marriott-owned hotel, the Courtyard Marriott near Victory Field.
Their new room was roughly $120 more per night, making their nightly hotel cost almost $600. Smith said she has seen firsthand how prices to see Swift have soared since her last tour in 2018, when Smith traveled to Dallas for a concert.
"We thought that it was expensive in 2018, but now we look back at it and think 'Dang, we really should have taken advantage of it," she said.
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How much would going to a Taylor Swift concert cost?
Any out-of-town fans scoring last minute tickets and travel will face limited options and hefty prices for lodging, though there is still some availability.
On Tuesday, Airbnb search results showed the cheapest price for a two-night stay that November weekend at $188 for a private room in a residence and more than $400 for an entire unit in or near Indianapolis.
Meanwhile, the cheapest hotel room for two people is more than $500 per night after fees, based on prices pulled from an Expedia search on Tuesday.
Currently, the cheapest concert tickets are at least $2,000 apiece on ticket resale sites.
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Rory McIlroy, in First Round Since U.S. Open, Shoots 65 at Genesis Scottish Open
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The day before the first round of the Genesis Scottish Open, Rory McIlroy met the media to discuss his stunning Sunday collapse at the U.S. Open .
Then when he got back onto the course, he returned to playing the kind of golf that contends for titles on Sundays.
McIlroy, the Scottish Open champion a year ago, opened with a 5-under 65 Thursday at Renaissance Club, making five birdies and an eagle opposite two bogeys on an excellent day for scoring.
“Obviously the last time I played, I played well. I didn't get the result I wanted but I've still got a lot of confidence in my game,” McIlroy said. “I went time-out there today, shot a solid score. A couple I would have liked to hole coming in and be a few shots lower but overall great start to the tournament.
“Yeah, I sort of picked up where I left off.”
He was one back of leaders Maximilian Kieffer and Haotong Li (6 under) in the morning wave and tied with a number of players also at 5 under including Davis Thompson, last week’s winner at the John Deere Classic.
The Genesis Scottish Open is a co-sanctioned event with the DP World Tour, and many in the field are playing with an eye toward next week’s British Open, about 100 miles southwest across Scotland at Royal Troon.
“Just familiarising myself with links golf again,” said McIlroy, who won the Open a decade ago at Royal Liverpool. “First time I've played a links course since Hoylake last year, I guess. Getting back into how the wind feels. How the club feels through the turf. All that stuff. So that's why obviously I wanted to play this week. It's a good reintroduction to links golf. But obviously with a great opportunity to win, another opportunity as well.”
McIlroy was also asked about the biggest story of the week in golf, the surprising announcement of Keegan Bradley as 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain . He found out about it Sunday night, before the rest of the world, when having dinner with European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.
“Yeah, definitely I think a surprise for everyone … it's an interesting appointment. The youngest captain since Arnold Palmer I think was a playing captain as 34. But he knows Bethpage very well. He went to university in the area. He's obviously very passionate about the Ryder Cup.
“It's certainly a departure from what the U.S. has done over the last few years, and you know, time will tell if that's a good thing or not.”
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Plan Your Visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Welcome to the Plan Your Visit section of IMS.com. Here you will find information for Race Days along with tips to getting in and out of IMS as smoothly as possible.
Make sure to follow IMS on Twitter and Facebook for the latest information for Race Days.
Below you will find an outline of all the key measures IMS is taking at this year’s events to protect fans, participants, workforce and the broader community. These measures and the associated event plan have been developed in consultation with health experts and city/state officials.
These measures will make a big difference, but ultimately our success will depend on each individual community member showing respect for one another and making smart, safe and healthy decisions.
Wear a Face Covering
- Wear a mask or face covering at all times
- IMS will have complimentary masks available for guest entering the venue. Masks or face coverings will be required throughout the facility for all guests over the age of 4.
- Wash or sanitize your hands often.
Maintain Distancing
- Maintain physical distance between yourself and others.
- Be patient and adhere to physical distancing requirements at gates, restrooms, concession and merchandise stands, and elsewhere throughout the venue.
- Download the IMS Mobile App and/or check IMS.com and IMS social media for the latest information.
- Plan your route - know where you’re parking, where you're entering the venue and where you're sitting in advance.
What You Need to Know
Limited Venue Capacity
Up to 40 percent of venue capacity will be permitted, totaling approximately 135,000 fans. Spectator viewing mounds will be closed to the general public with no Race Day General Admission tickets sold.
Fans are able to use tunnels 6 and 7 to visit the infield, including Pagoda Plaza (the infield cannot be accessed through tunnel 2 or 10 this May). Please note spectator viewing mounds and the Midway, including the Kids Zone, will not be open this May.
Bronze Badge
Bronze badge holders will have access to the garage area during public event hours. Holders will be required to show proof of vaccination in Pagoda Plaza each day to receive their wristband to enter the garage area.
Free shuttles will run during IMS gate hours to the IMS Museum from tram stops located at 6th & Hulman and Tunnel 10. Visitors should park in open IMS lots and use shuttles to access the Museum. IMS Museum visitors must possess an event ticket or credential to enter the Museum. Gate 2 will not be open for parking at the Museum.
Parking for the Month of May is available in a variety of locations outside the track. There is no general spectator parking allowed in the infield. Paid public parking is available in various locations. Motorcycle parking has been relocated to Lot 2. Paid ADA parking is located in Lot 3P and Lot 2.
Concessions and Merchandise
All IMS concession stands and merchandise locations are cashless this year. Tap-to-pay phone payments will be accepted, as will credit and debit transactions. Cash-to-Card machines, which convert paper money onto a temporary debit card, will be located throughout the facility.
These funds can be spent inside the venue, outside the venue, online or anywhere in the world where Mastercard/Visa debit cards are accepted. Parking and gate locations will take cash. Distancing will be enforced in queues.
Cleaning and Sanitation
The venue will be cleaned, sanitized and disinfected regularly, with frequent cleaning of high-traffic areas and surfaces throughout the day.
Vaccinations
Vaccinations for IMS spectators will be available at first aid stations located inside Gates 1 and 6. Vaccinations are also available at Gate 9 on weekends only. IMS encourages fans who have not yet been vaccinated to take advantage of this opportunity.
Communication and Signage
Fans and stakeholders will receive frequent advance communications outlining policies/procedures and on-site signage and PA announcements will reinforce health and safety messaging throughout the event.
This Plan Ahead guide will help race fans prepare for a smart, safe and healthy trip to the Racing Capital of the World with up-to-date information about parking, directions, gate regulations, points of entry and much more available for race fans before they visit.
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