| GETTING TO AND FROM THE TRACK - There are | | | | the shuttle and it will whisk you through special |
| no motels within walking distance to the track. You | | | | access roads for quick delivery to the main gate of |
| will need some form of transportation to get to and | | | | the speedway. If your seats are in the first turn, you |
| from the speedway. You will also need a route and | | | | have a short walk. If your seats are in the Northeast |
| some idea of where you want to park. We will cover | | | | Vista, 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, taking | | | | the race is over, the shuttles line up right where they |
| a shuttle bus, taking a taxi or limousine, or flying in by | | | | dropped you off. Unfortunately there is a mad rush |
| helicopter. No matter which option you choose, you | | | | to 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 the | | | | Saigon moments after the overthrow. You might |
| race and sit in line all evening, you will be among the | | | | have to leave your spouse behind, but you can get |
| first to be ushered into the infield of the speedway | | | | on the bus. |
| at 5:00 A.M. when the gates open on race day. If | | | | Taxis and limousines are likewise troublesome. They |
| you have a general admission ticket (which means | | | | are great going in, but just try and find them for |
| you simply get to sit in the grass somewhere in the | | | | your return trip. By far the best way to get to and |
| infield), you can park your car and you probably | | | | from the track is by automobile. |
| won't end up walking very far. Good luck getting out | | | | You 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 is | | | | you take should be determined based on the location |
| great. You simply show up at one of the designated | | | | of your seats. If your seats are in the fourth turn, |
| shuttle locations around the city, buy a ticket, board | | | | you will want to enter from the North. |