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Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) is a world-renowned, multi-purpose motorsports complex located in Speedway, Indiana, just outside of Indianapolis. With an oval speedway, extensive infield seating, and a road course used for IndyCar events, IMS hosts iconic races such as the Indianapolis 500 and the Grand Prix events on the road course. Whether you’re here for a one-day race or a weekend festival, we’ve got you covered with practical seating information, parking options, transit details, and trusted recommendations for nearby hotels and dining.
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Facilities at IMS are designed to handle huge crowds, with permanent seating that accommodates roughly 230,000–235,000 fans and total capacity in the infield and stands exceeding 350,000 for peak events. The address is 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46222. IMS also provides shuttle routes that connect the speedway with downtown Indianapolis and the airport, making travel easier on race days. For visitors seeking a place to stay, downtown Indianapolis hotels such as Omni Severin, InterContinental Indianapolis, and JW Marriott Indianapolis are convenient bases for race weekends. We’ll help you navigate seating options, parking lots, transit, and nearby dining to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.
Notable events at IMS include the Indianapolis 500, the Brickyard 400 NASCAR Cup Series (with schedule changes in 2021–2023), and the IndyCar road-course Grand Prix (Sonsio Grand Prix in 2025). While IMS itself remains a constant, event names have evolved with sponsorships over the years. If you’re planning around a specific date, we’ll confirm the current event title, schedule, and any changes to format or locations within the venue grounds.
Getting there
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is located at 4790 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46222. [1]
Inside the venue
Visitors can take track tours at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, including the opportunity to kiss the bricks or stand atop the Victory Podium. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway does not have dedicated gluten-free menu options, but visitors are allowed to bring their own food and coolers. [2] [3] [4]
Venue history
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has hosted the Indianapolis 500 since 1911, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious racing events in the world. The track layout has evolved over the years, with the current oval configuration measuring 2.500 miles (4.023 km). The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has seen various eras of racing, including the start of the Hulman era in the 1940s and the rear-engine revolution in the 1960s. [5] [6]
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Speedway, Indiana (near Indianapolis).
- Capacity: approximately 230,000–235,000 permanent seats; total capacity with infield seating exceeds 350,000.
- Address: 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46222.
- Venue type: multi-purpose motorsports complex with an oval speedway and an infield; also hosts a road course for IndyCar events.
- Seating chart: official IMS Stand Map/idx-standmap available at indymotorspeedway.com.
- Parking: official Indy 500 parking with designated lots (e.g., Lot 3P, Lot 3G, Brickyard Crossing) and detailed driving directions.
- Transit: IMS-run shuttle buses connect the speedway with downtown Indianapolis and the airport.
- Nearby hotels: Omni Severin Hotel (downtown), InterContinental Indianapolis (downtown), JW Marriott Indianapolis (downtown); other race-weekend options exist nearby.
- Notable events hosted: Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400 (NASCAR Cup Series) with notable schedule changes/hiatus in 2021–2023, and the IndyCar road-course Grand Prix (Sonsio Grand Prix in 2025).
- Renamed/demolished: IMS itself has not been demolished or renamed; race events have carried sponsor-driven names and formats (e.g., Brickyard 400 with various titles) over the years.
