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7 Reasons To Attend The GMR Grand Prix

Get closer to the action at the GMR Grand Prix as the stars of the NTT IndyCar Series take on the twists and turns of the IMS road course. This family-friendly event includes driver autograph sessions and the chance to walk on the legendary Yard of Bricks during the post-race track invasion!

1. Road Racing at Indy

Kick off May at the Racing Capital of the World® on May 9 with the GMR Grand Prix.This 2.4-mile road race has fourteen turns and flexible seating options throughout the track for an experience like no other. And kids 15 and under get in free with a paid adult general admission ticket. Visit IMS.com/GrandPrix for tickets.

 
 
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2. Kids 15 & Under Free

Don’t miss your chance to get the kids up close to the most family-friendly race -- the GMR Grand Prix. It’s a day filled with fun activities and heart-pounding road racing action. All kids 15 and under get in free with a paid adult general admission ticket. So load up the car and treat the family to a weekend they won’t forget. Visit IMS.com/GrandPrix for tickets.

 
 
3. Explore the Garages with Bronze Badges

Can’t decide which day to come out to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? Well how about all of them! The Bronze Badge grants you gate admission and garage access to every day in May excluding GMR Grand Prix and Indy 500 Race Days. It also grants you access into the world famous Gasoline Alley to interact with drivers, see the cars and much more!

 
 
4. Walk on the Famed IMS Racetrack and Take Over Victory Circle

Here’s an experience you won’t want to miss. Shortly after the completion of the INDYCAR Grand Prix, fans have a unique opportunity to walk onto the track. You can stroll along the straightaway, snap pictures at the Yard of Bricks and take part in the victory celebration. Bring the crew to experience the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a whole new way. Returning for 2019 – enjoy a special Victory View of the podium celebration! During the post-race Track Invasion, fans will be able to celebrate in the heart of Victory Circle with the NTT IndyCar Series paddock. Join fellow race fans as podium finishers arrive and celebrate their successful drives in the INDYCAR Grand Prix! Please note, access to the Victory View is first come, first served, so be sure to head to Victory Circle prior to the end of the race and save your spot.

 
 
5. Viewing Mounds Are A Great Seating Option

If you like having a lot of choices, the GMR Grand Prix is the race for you. Pack a picnic basket and enjoy the lawn seating on the viewing mounds. Or check out some of the many other seating options, including family-friendly flex grandstand seating. All kids 15 and under get in free with a paid adult general admission ticket. So bring the entire family!

 
 
6. An Unforgettable Day at the Track

The day before the GMR Grand Prix is a special experience. Take part in the full-field autograph session and meet the drivers before qualifications. From Gasoline Alley to "The Midway" including the NTT IndyCar Series Fan Village, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

 
 
7. Watch INDYCAR Drivers Race Before the Indy 500

Before they take on the oval, they’ll compete on the road course at the GMR Grand Prix. For fans, it’s a race experience like no other, where you can get up close to the cars and drivers and feel like a real VIP. This is your chance to get closer to the action.