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On-Track Experiences
(NOTICE: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, including all track tours, will be closed until Monday, March 30 due to the COVID-19 National Emergency. We’re sorry for any inconvenience. Re-opening on the 30th is subject to the advice of local, state and federal public health officials. Please monitor our website, https://imsmuseum.org/ , for updates.)
Indy Racing Experience Two-Seater
The Indy Racing Experience Driving Program gives each customer the chance to learn what it is like to drive a real NTT IndyCar Series car that has competed in the famed Indianapolis 500. They’ll feel the rush of excitement as they follow a lead NTT IndyCar Series car around the fabled Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Speeds are dependent upon each customer’s comfort level in the car.
The Indy Racing Experience Two-Seat Ride allows the passenger to experience speeds and g-forces previously available to only a handful of elite drivers. The purpose-built Dallara chassis allows a passenger to sit behind the driver, but in every other way, this is a true NTT IndyCar Series car. The car is complete with an authentic racing engine that can power the car up to 180 mph.
A selected number of Indy Racing Experience days are available at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Call (888) 357-5002 or visit www.indyracingexperience.com for more information or to make reservations.
Miles Ahead Teen Driver Training
The Miles Ahead Teen Driving Intensive is a special instructional program conducted specifically for licensed teenage drivers and held exclusively at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Taught by professional racecar drivers from the Mazda Road to Indy and the IndyCar Series, teen drivers will receive professional, behind-the-wheel training in order to be better prepared for the hazards of driving on public roads.
On certain class dates you may combine your half-day Miles Ahead program with an IMS Grounds Tour, or an Indy Racing Experience Two-Seater Rider or Single-Seater IndyCar drive for the ultimate IMS family experience.
The Miles Ahead Teen Driving Intensive is conducted from early spring through late fall. You may register to attend on the company’s web site at www.bemilesahead.net .
Grounds Tours
IMS TOURS by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Tours of the Speedway, provided by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, are a favorite way to entertain family, friends or clients with 30-, 60- or 90-minute tours that provide behind-the-scenes access to IMS landmarks and detailed insight into the Speedway’s rich history. Furthermore, all tour proceeds directly benefit the IMS Museum, which is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to preserving and sharing the incredible history of IMS and its events – particularly the Indianapolis 500 – along with rare and priceless sports cars, passenger cars, trophies, media and other significant artifacts of global motorsports.
Currently the IMS Museum offers the following tour options:
Kiss the Bricks: Our most popular tour! Take a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval and stop to “Kiss the Bricks” – the famous paving bricks from the 1909 track surface at the start/finish line. This narrated bus tour lasts 25-30 minutes.
Full Grounds VIP Tour: A 90-minute narrated tour around the famed 2.5-mile oval and through key landmarks. Take a lap on the track, stop at Pagoda Plaza, stand on the famous “Yard of Bricks,” and cruise through Gasoline Alley. Tickets include a self-guided Museum tour. Tour locations may vary depending on facility availability. Not recommended for young children due to tour length.
Golf Cart Tour: Available March 1-October 31, this two-hour narrated tour provides an insider’s view of the track and key landmarks, giving you unparalleled access to the historic facility – all from the comfort of a golf cart. Refreshments and one-on-one discussion with an IMS Museum tour guide are included, along with a self-guided tour of the Museum’s featured exhibits and permanent displays. Children must be age 12 or older and accompanied by an adult.
Behind the Scenes: A 60-minute guided tour that includes a visit to the Media Center, 10th floor of the Pagoda, Victory Podium and Timing and Scoring. Price includes self-guided tour of the Museum. Tour locations may vary depending on facility availability.
For the latest information on Tours and pricing, please visit: http://bit.ly/IMSMTours .You can make advance reservations for groups by calling 317-492-6784 or e-mail the IMS Museum Tour desk at [email protected] .
The Museum is located at 4750 W. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, inside the track between Turns 1 and 2. The entrance to the Museum is located at Gate 2 on the north side of 16th Street. View Directions
IMS Museum Admission fees are:
The IMS Museum website is an excellent source of information on events, upcoming events and visitor info – including hours of operation and admission pricing: View Website . The Welcome Desk is also available to assist you during normal operating hours – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) March-October and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (ET) November-February – at 317-492-6784.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
The museum interior is closed for renovations until 2025, but track tours are still available.
General Info
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMSM) has one of the world’s largest and most varied collections of racing, antique, and classic cars (including more than 30 that have won the Indianapolis 500). It offers 37,500 square feet of exhibit space that celebrates more than a century of motor racing.
During Renovations
Fuel your passion for racing all year long! The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is currently closed for renovations, but you can still explore the Speedway through one of our Track Tours. Tours are available 363 days a year—every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas unless there are special events at the Speedway. You can experience the thrill of the Indianapolis 500 while you’re waiting for next May.
Access to Tour Parking is FREE except during Speedway events, when IMS requires tickets or credentials to access the facility. Simply enter the grounds through Gate 2 at the four-lane tunnel on westbound 16th Street.
The Museum also offers a variety of Track Tours that go “behind the scenes” at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway . These exclusive tours are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about racing history and experience the Speedway like never before. With the Museum as your guide, you can explore the famous Pagoda, stand atop Victory Podium, and even stop to Kiss the Bricks!
Accessible parking and facilities are available, and service animals are permitted. Learn more on our Accessible Indy guide . Tour schedules are subject to change without notice due to weather or track activity. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-15, $14 for seniors 62+, and children ages 5 and under are free. Combine and save on Indy’s top attractions with a 1-day or 3-day Indy Attraction Pass . Walk-up purchases are welcomed, or you can make a reservation at [email protected] or 317.492.6784. You are encouraged to call the reservation line ahead of your visit to confirm tour availability.
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