Indianapolis 500 Events – Week of May 11th

Sun, May 11 SECOND DAY QUALIFYING
$10 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

  • Face Painters, Pagoda Plaza
    10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • IndyCar Series Practice
    10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
  • American Dairy Association Trading Pin Distribution, MotoGP Garage 34 11 a.m.
  • National Anthem performed by Holly Lynn, Victory Circle 11:57 a.m.
  • Qualifications Noon-6 p.m.
  • Living Statues, Pagoda Plaza
    12:30-4 p.m.
  • Tom Sneva Q&A, 1983 Indy 500 Winner, Coke Zero Stage 1-1:30 p.m.
  • Tom Sneva Autograph Session, Pagoda Plaza 1:45-2:45 p.m.
  • Live Music by The Bravery, Coke Zero Stage 3-4:15 p.m.

Wed, May 14 PRACTICE
$5 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open 9 am.-6 p.m.

  • Honorary Starter: Jon Laski, 2008 Purdue Grand Prix Winner and IUPUI Student 11:57 a.m.
  • IndyCar Series Practice Noon-6 p.m.

Thurs, May 15 PRACTICE
$5 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open 9 am.-6 p.m.

  • Honorary Starter: Danny Granger, Indiana Pacers 11:57 a.m.
  • IndyCar Series Practice Noon-6 p.m.
  • Fri, May 16 PRACTICE
    $5 admission; 5 and under free
    Public Gates Open 9 am.-6 p.m.

    • Honorary Starter: Fred Redmer, took photo used on 2008 Indy 500 ticket 11:57 a.m.
    • IndyCar Series Practice Noon-6 p.m.
    • Live Music by Psychodots, Coke Zero Stage 2-3 p.m.

    Sat, May 17 COKE ZERO 500 COLLEGE FEST/THIRD DAY QUALIFYING
    $10 admission; 5 and under free
    Public Gates Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

    • Public Gates Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Cornhole Tournament, N Lot 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Temporary Tattoos, Plaza 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • IndyCar Series Practice 10:15-11:15 a.m.
    • Chevrolet Corvette Trading Pin and IndyCar Series Driver Trading Cards (Set 2 of 3) Distribution, MotoGP Garage 34 11 a.m.
    • CardioChek Free Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings presented by Vision Racing, MotoGP Garage #33 11 am.-4 p.m.
    • National Anthem duet performed by 500 Festival Princesses 11:57 a.m.
    • Qualifications Noon-6 p.m.
    • Live Music by Forever The Sickest Kids, Coke Zero Stage 2-2:30 p.m.
    • Live Music by OK Go, Coke Zero Stage 2:45-3:45 p.m.
    • Live Music by SUM 41, Coke Zero Stage 4-5 p.m.

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