Those race patrons with placards accustomed to entering IMS Gate 7 will have to enter through Gate 2 (W.to all vehicular traffic between 16th Street on the south and 25th Street Georgetown Road will be closed at 7 a.m.Other items to note for Indianapolis 500 race day … Improvements in print-at-home ticket scanning at IMS also will assist in smoother traffic flow at all future events. This year’s entry plan also includes “air traffic control” on the roof of the Paddock Penthouse to help direct pedestrian traffic to less crowded gates via real-time audio communication to fans, and the separation of will call, general admission and reserved seat purchasing locations on the north end of the facility. to ensure getting to IMS in time to experience all the traditional pre-race activities and the start of the race.įor more information about the KNOW YOUR ZONE program, including details about special ticket and parking packages, visit. on Indianapolis 500 Race Day and the race beginning at noon, officials suggest fans arrive in Marion County no later than 8:00 a.m. Green: Between the Orange (southern) and Red (northern) zones.“All Roads Lead to Indy” driving routes have been created by the Indiana State Police and match KNOW YOUR ZONE colors at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Now in its third year, the KNOW YOUR ZONE program is designed to help Speedway guests identify the best driving routes to parking lots located near their respective seating locations. Gates open this year that haven’t been in the past include: 1A, 1B.1, 3 (size doubled), 5A, 6A, 6B, 7 & 9.Įxpress lanes can be found at the following Gates: 1, 1B.1, 3 (two express lanes), 6 (two express lanes), 6A, 7 (two express lanes), 8 and 9 (two express lanes).Īs far as getting to the track, fans should plan their routes ahead of time for an easier, more efficient drive to the track. if possible to avoid the peak time at our gates, which usually occurs between 10 and 11:30 a.m.” We are also encouraging fans to show up earlier than 9:30 a.m. “However, the wait time should be significantly less than 2013 with significantly more gates, lanes, and employees this year. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. “In an effort to provide a safer experience for our fans, we are scrutinizing coolers and bags much more heavily than in the past and it can mean longer wait times,” said J. The new entry procedures and locations provided fans a smoother entry into the facility and additional modifications for this year’s Indianapolis 500 should decrease wait times significantly from 2013. Much of this year’s plan was first implemented last summer during the 20th Running of the Crown Royal Presents the Samuel Deeds 400 at the Brickyard Powered by. Plus, IMS has changed the ticket stubbing process to ticket marking, thus cutting down entry time per person even further. In order to support these new entry points, IMS has increased the number of gate staff from approximately 300 in 2013 to nearly 700 this year. The opening of these 8 new gates will, in turn, increase the total number of entry lanes from 77 to 182, with 12 express lanes for those entering the facility without coolers or bags. This year, IMS will open 8 additional gates to fans entering the facility, as the open gate total goes from 18 in 2013 to 26 on Sunday. INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, – An extensive review that included consultation with some of the world’s leading experts in innovative stadium strategies has produced a new gate entry plan that will allow fans attending the 98th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race to enter the facility with greater ease and efficiency than ever before. Improved strategy in place for 2014 Indianapolis 500.
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