PREVIEW - The Brickyard
& IRP (near bottom under Cup info)
ADDRESS: 4790 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN 46222
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Roundtrip Shuttles Available For Allstate 400 2009
The Town of Speedway is facilitating roundtrip bus service for Allstate 400 at the Brickyard fans Sunday, July 26 at three convenient locations, including two in downtown Indianapolis and one at Indianapolis International Airport. MORE
DIRECTIONS 2009 Roundtrip Shuttles Available For Allstate 400
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is located on the west side of Indianapolis, just minutes from Indianapolis International Airport.
Traveling to IMS
From I-465: Take Exit 16A, Crawfordsville Rd.
Head east approximately 1.5 miles; the Speedway is located on the north east corner of Crawfordsville and Georgetown Roads.
FROM 2007 AND A LITTLE MORE COMPLETE
From the North
* Take 1-465 South
* Exit East on to 38th Street
* Turn South (right) on to Moller Road
* Turn East (left) on to 30th Street
* Turn South (right) on to Georgetown Road
* IMS will be on your left
From the South
* Take I-465 North
* Exit east onto Crawfordsville Road (exit 16A)
* Follow Crawfordsville Road east on to 16th street
* IMS will be on your left
From the East
* Take I-70 W
* Exit north on to Holt Road
* Turn west (left) on to 16th street
* IMS will be on you right
From the West
* Take I-70 E
* Exit north onto I-465 N
* Exit east onto Crawfordsville Road (exit 16A)
* Follow Crawfordsville Road East to 16th Street
* IMS will be on your left
Additional traffic information is posted on the City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works Web page at http://www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPW/Road/Closings/home.htm.
More Allstate 400 at the Brickyard travel tips can be found on the Indiana State Police Web site at www.isp.in.gov.
If you are coming from within Indy (east going west) take 16th or 30th Streets.
If you are coming up or down on I-65, exit on 30th Street westbound.
If you use I-465, you can either:
*** Get off on 10th street, exit 14A, and go east to Lynhurst Drive where you will turn left (north). That will take you to 16th Street where you can turn right towards the Speedway.
*** Get off on Crawfordsville Rd, US 136, Exit 16A. Traffic will be sent in three directions, but all will get to the track.
*** Get off on 38th Street east, Exit 17. Go south on Moller Road, then east on 30th Street to park in Coca-Cola parking lot.
EASY WAY TO PARK IN COKE LOT:
1. Take I-465 to the west side of town. (I-465 is a hiway that loops Indianapolis.)
2. Get off on 38th street and head East (back in towards the city).
3. About the 3rd light is Moller Road. Turn right and head south on Moller
4. You go through one light and the next light should be 30th Street. You can't turn right, you can only go straight or turn left. You will turn left. You will be heading East.
The giant field on your right is the Coke Lot. Pull into this lot and park as far South and East as you can.
If you go a mile to Georgetown road, you can turn right and perhaps find a closer spot to park, but hit more traffic.
FROM CYNDI P We live very near ORP (out-of-town fans might consider staying in Brownsburg, Avon, or Plainfield to be away from the worst of the race traffic during the week). We avoid the interstates completely on race day and take IN 136 to Dandy Trail. Left on Dandy, then right on 34th Street. Right on Moller Road (this is where you join the regular race traffic, but you’ve cut out the mess between I-465 and 38th Street). The next left is 30th Street. The Coke Lot (where parking is plentiful and FREE!) is on the right. Ahead (East) and to the right (South) is closest to Turn Four of IMS. Honestly, though, we like to park a little further out, under one of the trees. We just hop right off 30th Street wherever the ditch isn’t too deep and park where we want. We usually get there around 11am and there’s still plenty of parking.
After the race, the police make all the roads one-way going out toward 465 (via Moller to 38th) and 74 (via Crawfordsville Road). We don’t like sitting in line burning gas, so we always pack a little grill and enjoy dinner after the race. By about 7-7:30pm, it’s clear enough that we can drive straight out.
Brickyard 400 WEEKEND SCHEDULE 2009
Fri, Jul 24 
CHEVY DAY AT THE BRICKYARD Public Gates Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice 2-3 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sat, Jul 25 QUALIFYING DAY Public Gates Open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying (Two laps, all positions) 10:10 a.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice 2-3 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sun, Jul 26 RACE DAY Public Gates Open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Introductions 1:30 p.m. 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard (160 laps/400 miles) 2 p.m.
Schedule subject to change
TICKETS for Indy 2009
FROM $40.00 to $150.00 for the Brickyard 400 All section are available CLICK HERE
FROM CYNDI P Our favorite seats are in Stand J. You can’t see the entire track from anywhere, but Stand J gives you an okay view of Turn Three, and excellent view of Turn Four and the entrance to pit road, and you can see to the Yard of Bricks (sort of - binoculars helpful). It’s closer to the start/finish than the Northwest Vista, but cheaper. We’ve never figured out why.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis are teaming up to offer ticket packages for three exciting NASCAR races July 24-26 and other value-added features for less than $100. Fans can choose from "Two Track Double Pack" or "Two Track Triple Pack" options:
The Two Track Double Pack provides tickets and amenities for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard and the Kroger 200. The cost is $75, a savings of $30 off the regular ticket prices. The Two Track Triple Pack also includes the AAA Insurance 200. The cost is $95, saving fans $58 off the combined regular ticket prices.
Special Backstretch Pricing Seats in Sections 41 through 50 of the Northeast Vista Backstretch, including the Northeast Vista Backstretch Platform (wheelchair-accessible seating), will sell for $45 each, a $30 savings.
Ticket special for military: The package includes one Race Day ticket in the North Vista or Northeast Vista Backstretch, two Indianapolis Motor Speedway souvenirs and a coupon good for 10 percent off the purchase of IMS merchandise, all for $70. That's a savings of $25 off the retail value of $95.
All orders for this package must be received by Friday, July 24. To order, call the IMS Group Sales Office at (866) 221-8775 or visit https://imstix.brickyard.com/promotions, type MIL09BY into the Package Promotion Code box and then select the grandstand of your choice. Tickets are limited and subject to availability.
GATE OPENINGS 2009
Public gates open at 7 a.m. Saturday with 2009 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard qualifying getting underway at 10:10 a.m. Sprint Cup Series practice sessions will follow from 2-3 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.
WHAT TO DO
DRIVER APPEARANCES:
Appearances are posted from a week before race day up until a few days before. Many times there isn't advanced notice, go by the souvenir haulers and look for the signs. (Go on Friday if possible)
Reed Sorenson tries to visit his souvenir trailer at the race track each weekend to sign autographs. Be sure to stop by the Target trailer and check for times.
-Elliott Sadler will be appearing at the Best Buy Live display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Check back for more details...www.sadlerfanclub.com
Friday, July 24, 2009
Bill Elliott is scheduled to appear at a Q&A session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 9:00am. Elliott will be on the Coke Zero Stage located behind the famous Pagoda control tower at 9:00am/et.www.jayski.com
Bill Elliott is scheduled to sign autographs in the Pagoda Plaza at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, July 24, 2009 from 9:30 - 10:00am/et.www.jayski.com
Kasey Kahne, Joey Logano, Casey Mears, Martin Truex Jr. & Brian Vickers are scheduled to take on American troops in the popular Guitar Hero video game in the "Pros vs. G.I. Joes" activity on Friday, July 24, 2009 from 10:00 - 11:00am/et. on the Coke Zero Stage located in the display area at Indianapolis Motor Speedway..www.jayski.com
Sunday, July 26
Ray Evernham will participate in a Teen Safe Driving question-and-answer session from 10:15-10:45 a.m. on Race Day for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, Sunday, July 26. The session will take place on the Coke Zero Stage behind the famed Pagoda.
TO SEE DRIVERS APPEARANCES IN THE INDY AREA CLICK HERE (LOTS USUALLY LISTED)
NASCAR transporter parade July 23 2009
A parade of approximately 40 colorful NASCAR Sprint Cup Series transporters will drive through greater Indianapolis on Thursday evening, July 23, the day before the 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard opens at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The parade will start at 6 p.m. in Greenwood and travel on Interstate 65 North to Interstate 70 West. The transporters will exit at Holt Road and drive to 10th Street before stopping on Main Street in Speedway, where they will be on display for the public until 8:30 p.m.
Chevy Day At The Brickyard Friday July 24,2009
Fans wishing to meet their favorite Team Chevy driver must have a wristband to get in line for an autograph. Wristband distribution begins at 8 a.m. in the Pagoda Plaza to the first 175 people in line for each session, all ages included. Each person only will be allowed to receive one wristband in total.
"Racers on the Circle"
Presented by Indianapolis radio station WIBC, this fan event features food, drinks, music and fun for the entire family. Dodge NASCAR autograph sessions are scheduled, featuring NEXTEL Cup, Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series drivers (names and drivers to be announced). One Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204.... Free event
Rock, Blues, Country Acts Playing On Coke Zero Stage 2009
Friday, July 24 features Indianapolis-based musical acts Healing Sixes from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Corey Cox from 4:30-5:30 p.m., both on the Coke Zero Stage.
Saturday, July 25 includes country music artist Casey Jamerson from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Elms from 1-2 p.m., Megan Linville from 3-3:45 p.m. and Steve Trent and Small Town from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 26 Popular rock band Saving Abel will play from 11 a.m.-noon (ET) on the Coke Zero Stage, concluding 30 minutes before 2009 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard pre-race ceremonies begin.
MRO at the Track
Indianapolis Raceway Ministries’ sites will be located in Parking Lot 1-A and Parking Lot 2.
Children’s Activities - Activities and crafts will be available for children, including pictures to color, games, painting pinewood derby race cars, etc. Refreshments – Stop under the ministry tent for a cool drink of water, lemonade, cookies and popcorn.
OTHER IMPORTANT SPEEDWAY INFO
TIPS FROM PHILLIP: 1. After the drivers leave the driver's meeting and they walk through Gasoline Alley, you will want to head over to the tower and stand right up against the fence next to the right steps. The drivers are brought up in vans, all of them, in order of qualification for driver introductions. The earlier you get there the better. They start this right at the time that driver introductions are scheduled to start. They will push you back to make a space large enough for the vans to get through.
2. Also if anyone camps in the Indy lots, bring stakes and caution tape. If this is done the parking attendant told me that your site can be as big as you want within reason, the stated size is 20 x 20. I put some of these pictures on my site as well.
SPEEDWAY PARKING 2009
For the convenience of our fans, parking for passenger cars and recreational vehicles is available at seven convenient locations adjacent to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Speedway Parking Info: To Order Click Here MORE PARKING - PRIVATE Turn 2 Indy offers parkinground. Indianapolis Motor Speedway is just 500 yards away. Call 317-390-5700
TAILGATING AREAS 2009
Tailgating
* Tailgating is permitted in the daily parking areas of the following lots:
o Lot 7 (North 40)
o Inside Turn 3
o Inside Turn 1
o Lot 1B
o Lot 1C
o Lot 2
o Lot 3 Grass
* Grilling is allowed on small portable grills. No dumping of charcoal or ashes is allowed.
* Portable shelters (i.e. EZ Up shelters) no larger than 10'x10' are allowed in designated tailgating areas. They must be set up behind the vehicle, not taking another parking spot or hindering vehicle or pedestrian travel areas. Shelters must be secured to the vehicle.
* All shelters must be put away at the time of the green flag on race day in Lots 1B, 1C, 2, & 3 Grass.
2009 What is allowed into the Grandstands:
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway allows personal coolers not larger than 14" by 14" by 14" to be carried into the grounds. No glass containers are allowed. Patrons may also bring in small backpacks and/or carry a bag in for food and personal items. All coolers, bags, backpacks and purses are subject to search at the gate.
IRP - INDIANAPOLIS RACEWAY PARK
10267 E Us Highway 136
Indianapolis, IN 46234-9089
SCHEDULE for BUSCH AND TRUCK 2009 Kroger SpeedFest
Thursday July 23, 2009
J. D. BYRIDER RACING CLASSIC USAC RACING
Adult Reserved $27.00
Child Reserved (12 & under) $5.00
Adult General Admission $22.00
Child General Admission (12 & under) n/c
Friday July 24, 2009
NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES 200
Reserved Seat Checkered Flag $55.00
Adult Reserved White Flag $47.00
Child Reserved White Flag (12 & under) $20.00
Adult Reserved Green Flag $42.00
Child Reserved Green Flag (12 & under) $15.00
Adult General Admission $37.00
Child General Admission (6 to 12) $10.00
Child General Admission (5 & under) n/c
Saturday July 25, 2009
KROGER 200 NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES
Reserved Seat Checkered Flag $65.00
Adult Reserved White Flag $55.00
Child Reserved White Flag (12 & under) $25.00
Adult Reserved Green Flag $48.00
Child Reserved Green Flag (12 & under) $20.00
Adult General Admission $42.00
Child General Admission (6 to 12) $15.00
Child General Admission (5 & under) n/c
Kroger 3-day SpeedPass $76.00
General admission to all three days (reserved upgrades available)
Kroger 200 Inclusive $59.00
Ticket Package includes one reserved seat in the Sections 504-508 and one food ticket. Exchange your food ticket at the all designated 'all you can eat' concession stand. (Excludes alcohol.)
TICKETS FOR IRP 2009
