About The Indianapolis Speedway - The 2024 Indy 500 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 26th. Thirty-three of the best drivers in the world. 200 laps. 500 miles. One bottle of ice cold milk. The only thing missing at next year's Indianapolis 500 mix is you. eSeats.com can get you into the action with the best seats at the best prices. Don't miss out on another incredible edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is located in Speedway, Indiana, a suburb of Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is host to a number of imporant races including the Indianapolis 500, the Brickyard 400, and formerly the home of the United States Grand Prix. At a track as big as the Indianapolis Speedway there really are no bad seats, just different perspectives onto the track. Some people like to get as close to the center in front of the pits but at the end of the day it's a question of preferences. The Indy 500 race goes on for a long time, so I would reccommend a seat with a back to it. The seats in the Penthouse sections all have backs. In Stand B just to the right of the Paddock Section the seats have folding chairs. The Penthouse seats in A, B and E all have seat backs with arms rests. More details on seating below.
Rain and Sun Protection - The Penthouse Sections are under cover. Stands A, B and E (Sections 1-24), rows K and higher are covered by the over-hang as you see below. Seats in the Paddock and Stands J-E are on the west side of the track. After 2:30-4:00 pm the sun will be setting behind you.
Seating Types - Seating areas on the track which have stadium style seats. The Penthouse A, B and E, The Paddock Section, The Hulman Terrace Club and the Tower Suites. The other stands are bleacher style seats. If you have purchased tickets in stands which are bleacher style seats, we suggest you consider renting seat cushions with back rests directly at the track. At the end of the day, you can just leave them at your seat. More details on seating below.
Looking for the Indy 500 Bucketlist Experience? We suggest you combine E, B or A Penthouse tickets together with a North Chalet Hospitality add on. With seats in the E, A or B Penthouse areas you will enjoy amazing views of the cars coming out of the PIT in the comfort of stadium seats with drink holders. Combine these amazing seats with a North Chalet Hospitality add on and your food and drinks are all included. The North Chalet Hospitality area is a short 5 minute walk under the track from your A, B or E Penthouse seats. The Chalet is located just behind the famous Indy 500 Pagoda, and offers you or your guests a first class corporate experience. The North Chalet Hospitality has tables in a climate controlled area with close circuit tvs so you don't miss any of the action.
Indianapolis Speedway Map
The Paddock Stand
- Paddock Boxes - 69 sections across. Rows go B-T. Bleacher style with seat backs. Section 1 closest to Stand A. Start/Finish is located between sections 20 & 21.
- Paddock Grandstand (In The Middle ) - 33 sections across. Rows go AA-ZZ. Bleacher style seats with seat backs. Section 1 closest to Stand A.
- Paddock Penthouse - 48 sections across. Rows go from A-M and AA-CC. Start / Finish located between sections 15 & 16. More info below.
Stands E, B, A, C, H and J
Bleacher style seating with back rest. Rows K and higher under cover in most locations.
- E Stand - 32 Sections Across - Rows C-R - Section E1 is closest to B25. Sections 1-24 are under cover. Based on feedback from eSeats customers - E Stand sections 1-24 are under cover in rows K and higher. By sitting in the lower number sections 1 - 24 you'll be closer to section B and will have a straight view down the track as the cars head into the first turn. If you go to boxes 25-32 the seats do not have cover and the view is not as good as you are looking back at a slight angle as the cars go down the track. See view from E Stand, Section 21, row K below. Upper rows are covered by a metal roofing, and you get an almost birds eye view of Turn 1 and Turn 2.
View From E Stand Box 22
View from E Stand Box 30
- B Stand - 25 Sections Across - Rows A-E, CC - Section B1 is closest to A1. The majority of B stand is covered by the Penthouse above
- A Stand - 45 Sections Across - A1-A31 on the lower level, A32-A45 on the upper tier. Full coverage from the metal roof above
- The higher you sit the more you can see of the Yard of Bricks and Turn 1
- In the A Stand - Rows B-T in Lower Tier, AA-KK, LL-VV in upper tier- Sections A31 (lower tier) and A45 (upper tier) are closest to the Paddock
- C Stand - 18 Sections Across - Rows A-CC - Section C18 is closest to H1. The Hulman Terrace Club will provide coverage of the top rows of seating
- H Stand - 24 Sections Across - Rows A-KK - Section H24 is closest to J1. Just a short walk from Snake Pit. From H Stand you'll get a nice view of Turn 4 and the Yard of Bricks with close proximity to Tunnel 7.
- J Stand - 30 Sections Across - Rows A - KK - Section J30 is closest to NW Vista
South West Vista Seats - Turn 2 - Cars are cruising at their slowest which can be nice.
Rows in the Southwest Vista go from A to PP - Double letters being higher up.
North East Vista - Turn 3 - Best sections are 12-13 - Rows go from A to PP - Double letters being higher up.
- A view of Turn 3 or Turn 4
- Close proximity to Tunnel 10 leading right to Snake Pit inside the track.
North West Vista - Turn 4- Best section is 1 - Rows go from A to PP - Double letters being higher up.
Penthouse Seating - Above Paddock, A, B and E Stands - Rows A-M and AA-CC
The Upper Rows AA-CC - are newly installed. These three upper rows in the Penthouse offer amazing views but can be problematic because of the support beams (see below) which cause some slight obstructions. The tickets in rows AA-CC are not listed as Obstructed View but with support beams on each section there will certainly be some views that get blocked. Please keep this in mind when purchasing tickets in the three upper rows AA-CC in the Penthouse sections.
Views from Rows AA-CC in B Penthouse Box ~20-23
Paddock Penthouse - The Paddock Penthouse has 48 sections across (also known as boxes) which DO NOT line up directly above the Paddock Stand sections. Hence the Finish Line in the Paddock Penthouse is around sections 15 or 16. The LOWER the rows in the Paddock Penthouse, the more expensive the tickets. Hence the most expensive seats you'll find in the Paddock Penthouse will be Sections 15 or 16 Row A. Goes from rows A-F and then AA-CC at the very top. Seats are bucket style with arms rests.
A Penthouse - Heading out of the pit area, A Penthouse seats goes 14 rows up ( A-M and then AA-CC ). Boxes go 1-28. Box 28 would be closest to the Start/Finish line. A Penthouse Box 1 would be closest to stand B. Seats are bucket style seats with arms rests.
B Penthouse - 25 boxes with box 25 closest to the Stand E Section. Seats are bucket style seats with arms rests. The Rows go ( A-M and then AA-CC )
E Penthouse - 25 boxes across with box # 25 closer to the SW Vista stands. The views of the track are excellent from all 25 sections inside E Penthouse , but if you had your choice, sections 1-16 would be preferable given the angle you'll have of the cars coming into turn 1. Since there are only 5 rows (A-E) in E Penthouse, it doesn't really matter which row you get. All seats are bucket style seats with arms rests. See view below from the E Penthouse.
B & E Penthouse - All seats are under cover
Pit Road Terrace Seats - Located just opposite Stands B and A along the inside of the track, next to the Tower Terrace is the Pit Road Terrace. The Pit Road Terrace Section is split into two parts. The first is Pit Road sections 1-22 located to the furthest south and Pit Road sections 23-42 located closest to the Tower Terrace. Inside the Pit Road Terrace is the Gasoline Suites.
Special Indy 500 Passes
Drivers Meeting Passes - The tickets are very cheap and get you into the stands to watch the drivers meeting. They are good for getting in the garage area after the meeting. All the drivers are gone to the parade, but it is a good chance to see the crews getting ready for the race, sometimes they are practicing their pit stops.
Indy 500 Post Race Garage Passes - These are relatively cheap, about $50 each, and get you into the Garage area. The catch is you can only access the garage area with these garage passes after the race is over. Long pants are allowed and must be over 9 years old. The post-race garage pass is well worth it. Lots of former and present driver sightings, plus you can get up close to the cars and see what they look like after 500 miles.
Prior to race Garage Pass ( Cold Pit Passes ) - The Cold Pitt Pass gets you into the garage area prior to the race but they DO NOT get you in the Pit area. You can however walk up to a fence and look into the Pit area.
Prior to race Garage Pass ( Hot Pit Pass ) - The "Hot Pit Pass" are extremely hard to come by and are given out to the Race Teams only. For this reason they are as expensive as the best seats and these do give you access to the Pits. From time to time we're able to secure Hot Pass tickets for our clients.
North Chalet Hospitality
Located in the Pagoda Plaza, just behind the Pagoda. The North Chalet Hospitality area is a very nice, relaxing environment to step away from your seats and enjoy some food and drinks. This is an excellent hospitality option we can add to your tickets. Inside the air conditioned North Chalet Hospitality Area you'll find an Indy inspired buffett, full bar, indoor and outdoor seating, and closed circuit TV's where you can watch the race. $275 per person.
Tower Suites - Located inside the oval, along Pit Row and just north of the Yard of Bricks. These private luxury suites are equipped with two private restrooms and 80 stadium-style outside seats that offer a spectacular view of the racing action. The outside seats are not covered. The food and drinks are included with the Tower
The Hulman Terrace Club - The Hulman Terrace Club is located on the outside of the front straightaway of the famed 2.5-mile oval past the exit of Turn 4. You'll enjoy fantastic views of the action plus access to a cash bar and food on the inside. You'll also enjoy the new outside deck area with a covered bar on the south end of the Hulman Terrace Club, surrounding a large indoor pavilion. The outside seats are not covered.
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4790 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222
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