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 This Week At The Track: May 4-10
Information about 92nd Indianapolis 500 activity Sunday, May 4 through Saturday, May 10 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
SCHEDULE (all times Eastern, subject to change):
Sunday, May 4 (Indianapolis Star Opening Day presents the Unsers/Rookie Orientation)
Promotions: Indianapolis Star limited-edition collectible trading pin. Pin distribution begins at 11 a.m. at MotoGP garage No. 34, just south of the Bombardier Learjet Pagoda, and will continue while limited supplies last (one pin per guest). Free special collector edition Unser Family trading card distribution begins at 11 a.m. at MotoGP garage No. 34. Free temporary tattoos in the Pagoda Plaza from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sign up for free The Wing & Wheel e-newsletter in the Pagoda Plaza from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Public Gates Open |
| 11 a.m. |
Opening Ceremonies |
| 11:20 a.m. |
Unser Honorary Lap, with Al Unser and Al Unser Jr. |
| 11:57 a.m. |
National anthem performed by Tracey Dubuc, Victory Circle |
| 11:59 a.m. |
Honorary Starter: Greg Ballard, Mayor of Indianapolis |
| Noon-5 p.m. |
Rookie Orientation Program |
| 1-1:30 p.m. |
Unser family question-and-answer session, with Al Unser, Al Unser Jr., Al Unser III, Robby Unser and Johnny Unser, Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
| 1:30-2:30 pm. |
Unser family autograph session, with Al Unser, Al Unser Jr., Al Unser III, Robby Unser and Johnny Unser, Pagoda Plaza |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. |
Live music by Healing Sixes, Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
| 4-5 p.m. |
Live music by Healing Sixes, Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
Monday, May 5 (Rookie Orientation Program)
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Public Gates Open |
| 11:57 a.m. |
Honorary Starter: Ron Hunter, IUPUI Men's Basketball Coach |
| Noon-5 p.m. |
Rookie Orientation Program |
Tuesday, May 6 (Practice)
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Public Gates Open |
| Noon-6 p.m. |
IndyCar Series Practice |
Wednesday, May 7 (Practice)
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Public Gates Open |
| 11:57 a.m. |
Honorary Starter: Brad Stevens, Butler University Men's Basketball Coach |
| Noon-6 p.m. |
IndyCar Series Practice |
Thursday, May 8 (Practice)
| 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Public Gates Open |
| 11:57 a.m. |
Honorary Starter: Tom Crean, Indiana University Men's Basketball Coach |
| Noon-6 p.m. |
IndyCar Series Practice |
Friday, May 9 (Fast Friday Practice)
Promotions: Free AAA limited-edition collectible trading pin. Pin distribution begins at 11 a.m. at MotoGP garage No. 34, just south of Bombardier Learjet Pagoda, and will continue while limited supplies last (one pin per guest). Purchase an America Supports You T-shirt and dog tag (all proceeds support Fisher House) from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in Pagoda Plaza. Free temporary tattoos in the Pagoda Plaza from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free CardioChek cholesterol and glucose screenings presented by Vision Racing in MotoGP garage #33, available 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
| 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Public Gates Open |
| 11:15-11:45 a.m. |
Indy Racing League executives question-and-answer session, with Butch Meyer (Firestone Indy Lights), Les Mactaggart (Operations), Kevin "Rocket" Blanch (Technical), Jon Koskey (Timing & Scoring), Dave Brown (Safety), Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
| 11:59 a.m. |
Honorary Starters: Pete & Sam Loeffler of Chevelle |
| Noon-6 p.m. |
IndyCar Series Practice |
| 4-6 p.m. |
Music by DJ Orion, Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
| 6-7 p.m. |
Live music by Chevelle, Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
| 6:15 p.m. |
Pole Day Qualifying Draw |
Saturday, May 10 (Pole Day Qualifying)
Promotions: Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car limited-edition collectible trading pin. Pin distribution begins at 11 a.m. at MotoGP garage No. 34, just south of Bombardier Learjet Pagoda, and will continue while limited supplies last (one pin per guest). Free Indy 500 collectible trading card distribution begins at 11 a.m. in MotoGP garage #34. Purchase an America Supports You T-shirt and dog tag (all proceeds support Fisher House) from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. in Pagoda Plaza. Free face painting for all ages will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Pagoda Plaza. Free CardioChek cholesterol and glucose screenings presented by Vision Racing in MotoGP garage #33, available 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
| 7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Public Gates Open |
| 9-11 a.m. |
IndyCar Series Practice |
| 11:57 a.m. |
National anthem performed by Whitney Thetford, Victory Circle |
| Noon-6 p.m. |
Qualifications for the PEAK Motor Oil Pole |
| 1-1:30 p.m. |
Question-and-answer session with Legends of the 1968 Indy 500 Mel Kenyon and Bill Vukovich, Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
| 1:30-2:45 p.m. |
Music by DJ Orion, Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
| 1:45-2:45 p.m. |
Autograph session with Mel Kenyon and Bill Vukovich, Pagoda Plaza |
| 3-3:45 p.m. |
Live music featuring Ludo, Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
| 4-5 p.m. |
Live music featuring Yellowcard, Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
| 6 p.m. |
PEAK Motor Oil Pole Award presented by AutoZone Ceremony, Victory Circle |
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TICKETS:
•Sunday, May 4: $5, ages 12 and under free. (2-for-1 coupon in Saturday, May 3 Indianapolis Star)
•Monday, May 5-Friday, May 9: $5, ages 5 and under free.
•Saturday, May 10: $10, ages 5 and under free. (2-for-1 coupon in Friday, May 9 Indianapolis Star)
All tickets this week are general admission. Fans can purchase tickets at the gate, order tickets online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com, by calling the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700 or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area, or at the ticket office at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Parking and camping information also can be obtained through the ticket office.
Hours for phone orders and the ticket office are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday, while online orders can be made at any time.
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GATES, STANDS OPEN:
Sunday, May 4-Thursday, May 8
| Gates |
Stands |
| 2, 3, 4, 4A, 7, 10, 10A, 10 Walk-in |
Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace (by section as needed), South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Gasoline Alley Roof |
Friday, May 9
| Gates |
Stands |
| 1/1A, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 6, 7, 9, 10, 10A, 10 Walk-in |
Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace (by section as needed), South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Northwest Vista, Gasoline Alley Roof |
Saturday, May 10
| Gates |
Stands |
| 1/1A, 1C, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 6, 7, 9, 10, 10A, 10 Walk-in |
Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace (by section as needed), South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Paddock (by section as needed), Paddock Penthouse (by section as needed), A Stand (upper sections), A Penthouse, B Stand (upper sections), B Penthouse, E Stand (upper sections), E Penthouse, Southeast Vista (by section as needed), North Vista West Disabled, Section 21, Northwest Vista, J Stand (by section as needed), Gasoline Alley Roof |
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This Week At The Track: May 4-10
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