PREVIEW - The Brickyard
& IRP (near bottom under Cup info)
ADDRESS: 4790 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN 46222
TRAFFIC INFO 2011: Due to construction on I-465 southbound, the eastbound Crawfordsville Road ramp is closed (northbound is still open). Also due to construction, 38th Street is restricted to two lanes. Motorists are encouraged to use the eastbound 10th Street ramp from I-465 as the main route to the track.
Infield parking is not accessible through Gate 2 (Main Gate) from 16th Street eastbound, as left turns are not permitted into that entrance on Race Day. Parking for 16th Street motorists in both directions will be available on the south side of 16th Street after public infield parking fills on all three days of the event.
IMS will route traffic differently into the facility from 30th Street than it has in the past. All westbound traffic will enter Gate 11 and be parked in Lot 7. All eastbound traffic will enter Gate 10 and follow the same procedure as in the past to either be directed to Turn 3 (until full) or into Lot 7.
This change will alleviate congestion and will allow for nearly twice the amount of traffic to enter the facility at the same time from 30th Street.
Race Day shuttle service 2011
Roundtrip Race Day bus shuttle service is available for the Brickyard 400 presented by Big Machine Records.com on Sunday, July 31 at four convenient locations, including three in downtown Indianapolis and one at Indianapolis International Airport.
Tickets are $24 per person for one-way or round-trip service. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.brickyard400parking.com or www.freeenterprisesystem.com or from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on the day of the race at each location, with credit card, debit card and cash accepted.
Tickets ordered online before Friday, July 22 will be mailed to customers. Tickets ordered online between July 23-29 will be held for pick-up after 8 a.m. on Race Day at the Will Call table at the customer’s selected location.
Service will be provided by the Sodrel Companies, the Free Enterprise System and Star of America Motor Coach, in partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Fans will be served with air-conditioned shuttles and handicapped-accessible vehicles on all routes.
Service to the track will start at 8 a.m. at all four locations, with continuous shuttles until 1 p.m. Return service will take place for three hours after the end of the race, with all shuttles leaving from the staging area at the Main Gate East Parking Lot on the southeast corner of 16th Street and Polco Street in Speedway.
Shuttle details:
Pink Route
•Location: 1220 S. West St., Indianapolis (Corner of West and Morris Streets).
•Parking: $5 per car, cash only.
Black Route
•Location: IUPUI Lot 73 and 92, Downtown Campus, Corner of Michigan and California Streets in Indianapolis, with access from Michigan Street.
•Parking: $5 per car, cash only.
Purple Route
•Location: Hampton Inn Downtown, 105 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis (across from Circle Centre Mall and Hard Rock Café)
•Parking: None
Blue Route
•Location: Ground Transportation Lobby, Zone 1 at the airport. Get tickets inside at Star of America booth.
•Parking: $10 per car, airport garage. Fans must show race ticket stub to cashier upon exit to receive this special rate.
DIRECTIONS 2011
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 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.
Please Be Aware These directions do not take road construction into account. Always follow the direction of traffic control personnel. You can find Indiana highway construction information at in.gov/isp/.
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 2011
FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011 | Gates open at 8:00 am |
Chevy Day at the Brickyard All Day 
Vintage and Stock Car Show Infield Area
1:00 PM Practice Session I On Track
3:15 PM Practice Session II On Track
SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2011 | gates open at 8:00 am |
1st Annual Brickfest All Day Vintage and Stock Car Show Infield Area
10:00 PM Practice Session On Track
2:10 PM Qualifying On Track
SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2011 | gates open at 6:00 am |
Armed Forces Day All Day Vintage and Stock Car Show Infield area
9:30 AM The Band Perry, Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett and Brantley Gilbert in concert North of the Museum
Pre-Race 20th Anniversary of Desert Storm Salute On Track
Pre-Race Thunder Alley Gasoline Alley
11:45 AM National Anthem and 3 songs by Rascal Flatts On Track
12:50 PM America The Beautiful Performance by Reba McIntire
On Track In-Race Beach Bash Turn 3
1:00 PM Green Flag for the 2011 Brickyard 400 On Track
TICKETS for Indy 2011
FROM $30.00 to $165.00 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.
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)
7/29/2011 Chevy Autograph Session at Chevy Dispaly Ryan Newman will have an autograph session starting at 11:05 a.m. local time. Fifty wristbands will be handed out prior to the autograph session. He will be joined by other Chevy drivers.
David Ragan Q&A with David & Ned Jarrett at Coke stage 10:30-10:45am
Jeff Burton is scheduled to participate in question and answer session with fans at the Chevy Stage on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 11:45 - 12:00 Noon. The Chevy Stage is located adjacent to the Hall of Fame Museum near turn two.www.jayski.com
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Ryan Newman and Clint Bowyer are scheduled to sign autographs at the East Chalet located in the display area at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 11:05 - 11:35am/et. Each driver will sign 50 autographs. To receive an autograph, fans must first obtain a wristband, which will be distributed at the Pagoda Plaza starting at 8:00am on Friday.www.jayski.com
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Ryan Newman and Clint Bowyer are scheduled to appear for a question-and-answer session at the Team Chevy Racing Display which will be located adjacent to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 11:45 - 12:00am/et.www.jayski.com
Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Paul Menard & Juan Pablo Montoya are scheduled to sign autographs at the East Chalet located in the display area at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 10:10 - 10:40am/et. Each driver will sign 50 autographs. To receive an autograph, fans must first obtain a wristband, which will be distributed at the Pagoda Plaza starting at 8:00am on Friday.www.jayski.com
Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Paul Menard and Juan Pablo Montoya are scheduled to appear for a question-and-answer session at the Team Chevy Racing Display which will be located adjacent to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 10:45 - 11:00am/et.www.jayski.com
Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart and Jamie McMurray are scheduled to appear for a question-and-answer session at the Team Chevy Racing Display which will be located adjacent to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 10:00 - 10:15am/et.www.jayski.com
Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart and Jamie McMurray are scheduled to sign autographs at the East Chalet located in the display area at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 10:25 - 10:55am/et. Each driver will sign 50 autographs. To receive an autograph, fans must first obtain a wristband, which will be distributed at the Pagoda Plaza starting at 8:00am on Friday.www.jayski.com
Chevy Question and Answer Session Ryan Newman will have a question and answer session from 11:45 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. local time. He will be joined by other Chevy drivers.www.ryannewman.org
7/30/2011
NASCAR Autograph Session Ryan Newman will be signing autographs from 12:00 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. local time, and 125 wristbands will be distributed prior to the autograph session.www.ryannewman.org
Come meet Kevin Harvick and get an autograph on Saturday, July 30 from noon to 12:45 p.m. Brickyard 400 ticket holders can obtain an autograph session wristband at 9 a.m. Saturday at Pavilion 1A and 1B. Fans can choose from the pairing of drivers they wish to receive autographs, with a maximum of 150 wristbands allotted per driver pairing. Only one wristband will be distributed to each ticket holder, first come, first served. www.kevinharvickinc.com
Ryan Newman will be signing autographs from 12:00 p.m. until 12:45 p.m. local time, and 125 wristbands will be given out to ticket holders starting at 9:00 a.m. in Pagoda Plaza.www.ryannewman.org
Greg Biffle NASCAR driver autograph session at IMS 1:00pm-1:45pm
Trevor Bayne autograph session 1:00-1:45pm (pavilion 1A adjacent to Pagoda Plaza) www.roushracing.com
The largest driver autograph session of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season is scheduled for Saturday, July 30 at IMS for Brickyard 400 Race Day ticket holders. Drivers will be split into two groups, signing in pairs from noon-12:45 p.m. and 1-1:45 p.m. at Pavilion 1A and 1B, adjacent to the Pagoda Plaza. Among the drivers signing will be past Brickyard 400 winners Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and Jamie McMurray, fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. and many more. Brickyard 400 ticket holders can obtain an autograph session wristband at 9 a.m. Saturday at Pavilion 1A and 1B. Fans can choose from the pairing of drivers they wish to receive autographs, with a maximum of 150 wristbands allotted per driver pairing. Only one wristband will be distributed to each ticket holder, first come, first served. Gates open at 8 a.m., and fans are encouraged to arrive early. Click here for session 1 list
7/31/2011
Ryan Newman will have a question and answer session at the Chevy stage from 9:40 a.m. until 9:55 a.m. local time.www.ryannewman.org
Ryan Newman will have a question and answer session at the Sprint Fan Zone from 10:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. local www.ryannewman.org
Clint Bowyer is scheduled to participate in a question and answer session with fans at the Chevy Stage on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 9:50am/et. The Chevy Stage is located adjacent to the Hall of Fame Museum near turn two..www.jayski.com
Jeff Burton is scheduled to participate in aquestion and answer session with fans at the Chevy Stage on Sunday, July 31, 2011 from 9:15 - 9:30am/et. The Chevy Stage is located adjacent to the Hall of Fame Museum near turn two..www.jayski.com
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is scheduled to participate in a question and answer session with fans at the Chevy Stage on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 10:00am/et. The Chevy Stage is located adjacent to the Hall of Fame Museum near turn two..www.jayski.com
Kevin Harvick is scheduled to participate in a question and answer session with fans at the Chevy Stage on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 10:15am/et. The Chevy Stage is located adjacent to the Hall of Fame Museum near turn two..www.jayski.com
Jimmie Johnson is scheduled to participate in a question and answer session with fans at the Chevy Stage on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 10:30am/et. The Chevy Stage is located adjacent to the Hall of Fame Museum near turn two..www.jayski.com
Jamie McMurray is scheduled to participate in a question and answer session with fans at the Chevy Stage on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 9:30am/et. The Chevy Stage is located adjacent to the Hall of Fame Museum near turn two..www.jayski.com
Juan Pablo Montoya is scheduled to participate in a question and answer session with fans at the Chevy Stage on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 9:00am/et. The Chevy Stage is located adjacent to the Hall of Fame Museum near turn two..www.jayski.com
Ryan Newman is scheduled to participate in a question and answer session with fans at the Chevy Stage on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 9:40am/et. The Chevy Stage is located adjacent to the Hall of Fame Museum near turn two..www.jayski.com
David Reutimann is scheduled to sign autographs at the Michael Waltrip Racing merchandise hauler located in the display area at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 10:00am..www.jayski.com
TO SEE DRIVERS APPEARANCES IN THE INDY AREA CLICK HERE (LOTS USUALLY LISTED)
Hauler Parade and Festival Thursday July 28
Activity around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Brickyard 400 weekend gets started on Thursday when Camping Lots open.
Fans can look forward to the 3rd Annual Hauler Parade on Main Street in the town of Speedway. From 5:00 - 11:00 pm/ET a total of 55 NASCAR Haulers will set the stage for a fun-filled night of activities.
Live entertainment, a Media Pit Stop Challenge, and special appearances from your favorite NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars will leave you and your family ready to go for Brickyard 400 weekend!
Friday-Sunday: Vintage and Stock Car Show
Some of the most iconic cars in NASCAR history and a fabulous collection of rods, customs and muscle cars will be on display Friday July 29 through Sunday, July 31 at IMS. The Brickyard 400 Vintage and Stock Car Show will give fans the rare opportunity to take pictures and interact with the vehicle owners and restorers of a fabulous collection of Superbirds, Ford Talladegas and other cars from NASCAR’s past. One of the NASCAR classic cars that will be on display will be the No. 7 1970 Plymouth Superbird driven by Ramo Stott to top-10 finishes in the 1970 Daytona 500 and Talladega 500. Another special car on display will be the Holman Moody No. 98 Ford Torino that was owned and driven by the legendary Benny Parsons to 1968 and 1969 ARCA championships. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the world’s largest rod and custom association, will display more than 100 American-made rods, customs, classics, trucks, street machines and muscle cars.
Chevy Day At The Brickyard Friday, July 29
Many Chevy NASCAR drivers, including Brickyard 400 winners Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick and Jamie McMurray, fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. and many more, will sign a limited number of autographs and participate in fan Q&A sessions at specific times between 10 a.m. and noon. Fans must first obtain a wristband starting at 8 a.m. in the Pagoda Plaza to receive a driver autograph.
Gates and garages open promptly at 8:00 am/ET for Chevy Day at the Brickyard and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice day. Make plans now to come out and enjoy a Vintage and Stock Car Show where historic NASCAR stock cars and various street rods will be on display along Hulman Blvd.
Fans can get up close to the collection of Super Birds, Grand Torinos, and other cars to take pictures and interact with the vehicle owners and restorers.
Stay tuned for announcements on Driver autograph sessions and special driver Q & A sessions with all your favorite NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars.
Brickfest, July 30
Brickyard 400 qualifying and a concert by chart-topping hard rock band Hinder will be the featured attractions Saturday, July 30 at the inaugural Brickfest at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Brickfest activities will roar to life from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30 at IMS with a practice session featuring all of the stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, including past winners Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson and fan favorite Dale Earnhardt Jr. Brickyard 400 qualifying will take place from 2:10-4:30 p.m., followed immediately by the Hinder concert on the main stage in the IMS infield. Track admission for Brickfest, which includes the Hinder concert, is just $15, with kids 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.
PRE RACE CONCERT 2011
Rascal Flatts will play a pre-race mini concert, partially broadcast on ESPN, before singing the national anthem. The legendary Reba will sing “America The Beautiful.” Both performances will take place near the famed Yard of Bricks on the front straightaway.
Other stars performing acoustic sets between 9-11:30 a.m. on Race Morning at IMS include platinum sibling trio The Band Perry, Justin Moore, Brantley Gilbert, Thomas Rhett and more. These performances will take place on the infield stage inside Turn 2, near the IMS Hall of Fame Museum.
Brickyard Beach Bash Sunday July 30
Brickyard 400 fans can party on Race Day, Sunday, July 30 at the Brickyard Beach Bash located in the IMS infield, which will feature a sandy beach, swimming pools and more.
Head next to the Brickyard Beach Bash which promises to entertain young professionals ready for a good time in Turn 3.
The Family Fun Area
The Family Fun Area, located near the Family Viewing Mounds adjacent to Turn 2 in the IMS infield, will feature inflatable bouncers, face painters, several interactive displays geared toward children and more. The area will be open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and is free.
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 2011
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 2011
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.
2011 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
Now called something else!
10267 E Us Highway 136
Indianapolis, IN 46234-9089
TICKETS FOR LOP 2011
