Getting to and From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Track on Race Day

GETTING TO AND FROM THE TRACK - There arethe shuttle and it will whisk you through special
no motels within walking distance to the track. Youaccess roads for quick delivery to the main gate of
will need some form of transportation to get to andthe speedway. If your seats are in the first turn, you
from the speedway. You will also need a route andhave a short walk. If your seats are in the Northeast
some idea of where you want to park. We will coverVista, well you've got a couple miles ahead of you.
parking later on in this article.The problem with this option is the return trip. When
Generally your options include driving yourself, takingthe race is over, the shuttles line up right where they
a shuttle bus, taking a taxi or limousine, or flying in bydropped you off. Unfortunately there is a mad rush
helicopter. No matter which option you choose, youto get on the bus and you will be lucky to even get
will likely end up walking a mile or two. If, however,on, let alone snag a seat. It's like boarding a bus in
you park in line on 16th street the night before theSaigon moments after the overthrow. You might
race and sit in line all evening, you will be among thehave to leave your spouse behind, but you can get
first to be ushered into the infield of the speedwayon the bus.
at 5:00 A.M. when the gates open on race day. IfTaxis and limousines are likewise troublesome. They
you have a general admission ticket (which meansare great going in, but just try and find them for
you simply get to sit in the grass somewhere in theyour return trip. By far the best way to get to and
infield), you can park your car and you probablyfrom the track is by automobile.
won't end up walking very far. Good luck getting outYou can reach the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by
of the speedway before dark.car from the North, East, South and West. The route
Relying on the Shuttle to get you to the track isyou take should be determined based on the location
great. You simply show up at one of the designatedof your seats. If your seats are in the fourth turn,
shuttle locations around the city, buy a ticket, boardyou will want to enter from the North.