Month of May Credentials for Purchase

Review the following options and details below about all special access credentials for purchase for the Sonsio Grand Prix and the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Month of May Badges
If you would like to purchase a Badge as a gift, please contact the IMS Credential Office at 317-492-6500

Month of May Silver Badge Information

General Information

Gain even more behind-the-scenes access at IMS by purchasing a Silver Badge, which adds incredible Pit Lane access to all of the great sights and sounds of Gasoline Alley

A Silver Badge will bring you even closer to your favorite drivers and the cars every day during the greatest month of the year except for Race Days. Supplies are extremely limited, so race to get your Silver Badge today!

Download 2025 Silver Badge Flyer

Access Days and Requirements

Silver Badges will be honored at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for gate admission and garage area access on the following days during public gate hours and as directed by IMS personnel.

  • May 9
  • May 13-19
  • May 23-24

Each Silver Badge purchased will require a signed waiver. Each Silver Badge holder must be 18 years or older. For any questions, call the IMS Credential Office at (317) 492-6500.

Pickup Information

Silver badges cannot be mailed and must be picked up by each badge recipient from our office. Pick up for Silver Badges for 2025 will start in May. Please bring a valid Photo ID with you when picking up your badge. Must be 18 years or older to participate in the Silver Badge program. For more information, please call the IMS Credentials Office at 317-492-6500. There are no refunds for the Silver badge once it is purchased.

Lost or stolen Silver Badges or coupons cannot be replaced, and there are no refunds. A non-transferable Silver Badge is issued to the specific individual redeeming the coupon and is usable by that person only. If Silver Badge(s) are mailed, please confirm that the correct individual receives his/her assigned badge number. Transferring a Silver Badge among individuals is strictly prohibited.

Pre-Race Pit Pass Optional Add-On

Special limited availability Race Day upgrade to Silver Badge customers ONLY. For an additional $1,000, Silver Badge holders can upgrade to a Pre-Race Pit (Cold) Pass for both the Sonsio Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 race days.

Pre-Race Pit (Cold) Pass grants pit lane access while the track is Cold. Fans must have already purchased a Silver Badge ($600) and be over 18 years old to participate in this special experience.

Download 2025 Pre-Race Pit Flyer

For more information regarding the Pre-Race Pit (Cold) Pass or to purchase now, please call the IMS Credential Office at 317-492-6500.

The following Silver Badge restrictions apply:

  • The Silver Badge grants NO RACE DAY ACCESS
  • The Silver Badge grants NO Special Parking Privileges
  • The Silver Badge is Non-transferable

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Junior Garage Credential

The Junior Garage Credential provides access to the garage area for the little race fan in your life. Children from ages 9-17 are granted access to get up close and personal with their favorite drivers and teams to make memories that will last a lifetime.

How to Purchase a Junior Garage Credential

Junior Garage Credentials can be purchased by calling the IMS Credential Office at 317-492-6500. The price of a Junior Garage Credential is $75 and the minor must be accompanied by a credentialed parent or legal guardian at all times.

Must be between the ages of 9-17 years to participate in the Junior Garage Credential program. Junior Garage Credentials cannot be mailed and must be picked up from the Credentials Office. A waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian in the credentials office before the credential is handed out.

Download 2025 Junior Garage Credential Flyer

For more information regarding the Junior Garage Credential, please call the IMS Credential Office at 317-492-6500.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The Bronze Badge and silver badge are are not valid for gate Admission or garage/pit access on Sonsio Grand Prix and Indy 500 Race Days.

Bronze Badges and Junior Garage Credentials will be honored at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for gate admission and garage area access for non Race Days in May 2025, during public gate hours and as directed by IMS personnel. (Race Day tickets are required for gate admission on Race Days.) A Bronze Badge can also grant admission for a pit walk before the Sonsio Grand Prix.

Credentials do not provide seating or parking privileges and are not valid on Race Days.

No, but there is free limited parking in the Turn 3 and North 40 lots on non-Race Days that are first-come first-serve. Exclusions apply on Carb Day and Legends Day. If you wish to secure an infield parking pass, please call the Ticket Office at 317-492-6700 to purchase parking.

Yes, 18 years of age to enter the Garage Area with a Bronze Badge and/or the pit area with a Silver Badge.

Yes, you must be 9-17 years of age to enter the Garage Area as a Junior Garage Credential holder with an accompanied credentialed parent and/or legal guardian. The junior garage credential does not grant any pit access of any kind.

Shirt and shoes must be worn at all times. Admittance will be denied if clothing is considered offensive, disruptive or unsuitable for any reason. The decision of management is final. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the pit or garage areas.