Indianapolis 500 – Sunday, May 25, 2008
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
16th & Georgetown
Indianapolis, IN
This is THE RACE. The grand-daddy of all auto races. The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. This year the date is Sunday, May 25. People of all races, creed and color will make their way to 16th & Georgetown to watch the big dogs race.
Mark your calendar, set your TIVO, buy a new TV, whatever, just be ready for this one.
Here is the scoop on what will happen and when –
** NOTE ** Schedule is subject to change
Sun, May 4
INDIANAPOLIS STAR OPENING DAY/ROOKIE ORIENTATION
$5 admission; 12 and under free
Public Gates Open
Rookie Orientation Program
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Noon-5 p.m.
Mon, May 5
ROOKIE ORIENTATION
$5 admission; 12 and under free
Public Gates Open
Rookie Orientation Program
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Noon-5 p.m.
Tues, May 6 –
Thur, May 8
PRACTICE
$5 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Noon-6 p.m.
Fri, May 9
FAST FRIDAY –
$5 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
Pole Day Qualifying Draw
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Noon-6 p.m.
6 p.m.
Sat, May 10
POLE DAY QUALIFYING
$10 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
Pole Qualifications
Pole Winner Ceremony
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Noon-6 p.m.
6 p.m.
Sun, May 11
SECOND DAY QUALIFYING
$10 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
Pole Qualifications
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Noon-6 p.m.
Mon, May 12 –
Tues, May 13
NO TRACK ACTIVITY
Wed, May 14 –
Fri, May 16
PRACTICE
$5 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Noon-6 p.m.
Sat, May 17
THIRD-DAY QUALIFYING
$10 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
Pole Qualifications
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Noon-6 p.m.
Sun, May 18
BUMP DAY/IMS ARMED FORCES DAY
$10 admission; 5 and under free; Members of military in uniform or with valid military I.D. admitted free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
Pole Qualifications
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Noon-6 p.m.
Mon, May 19 –
Tues, May 20
NO TRACK ACTIVITY
Wed, May 21
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE 500 FESTIVAL COMMUNITY DAY
(No track activity) – $7 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
Public Track Laps/Garages Open to Public
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thur, May 22
FREEDOM 100 PRACTICE & QUALIFYING
Free Admission
Public Gates Open
Indy Pro Series Practice
Indy Pro Series Practice
Indy Pro Series Qualifying
Indy Pro Series Practice
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
9 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
1:15 p.m.
3:40 p.m.-4 p.m.
Fri, May 23
MILLER LITE CARB DAY
$10 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
Freedom 100 Pre-race
Freedom 100
Checkers/Rally’s Pit Stop Challenge
Miller Lite Carb Day Concert
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
11 a.m.-Noon
Noon-12:30 p.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Sat, May 24
NO TRACK ACTIVITY
Free (IMS activities)
Public Gates Open
Public Drivers Meeting
IPL 500 Festival Parade (Downtown Indianapolis)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
11 a.m.
Noon
Sun, May 25
RACE DAY
92nd Indianapolis 500
1 p.m.
Mon, May 26
INDIANAPOLIS 500 VICTORY CELEBRATION
IMS Plaza Pavilion
5 p.m.
** NOTE ** Schedule is subject to change