The following details applied to our 2025 packages and are for a guide only.
4 nights’ hotel accommodation in Downtown Indianapolis
- Check-in Thursday 21st May – Check-out Monday 26th May (additional nights available)
- Daily Breakfast
- 2026 Miller Lite ‘Carb Day’ Ticket – Fri. 22nd May (includes General Admission to the Indianapolis Speedway, final IndyCar practice viewing, pit-stop challenge
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Access
- Official 2026 Indianapolis 500 Reserved Grandstand Ticket (Souvenir Hard Ticket) – choose from seating in Tower Terrace, C Stand or South West Vista (refer to Ticket Info tab for more details)
- Race day transfers with police escort to and from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday Race Day
- Reserved seating to the iconic Indy 500 Festival Parade on Saturday 24th May (refer to Event Info)
- Return Private Airport transfers
AUD $2,199 per person (Twin Share)
AUD $1,799 per person (Triple Share Suite)
Single rooms available on request – get in touch for a quote!
Not Included
- Airfares – available as an added service!
- Travel Insurance – highly recommended (ask us for a quote)
- Items of a personal nature e.g. phone, room service, etc.
For 2026, choose from any of the following tickets to be included in your based travel package with us:
Tower Terrace
The Tower Terrace is located within the infield along the front stretch and close to the start and finish line of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Boasts a fantastic overall viewing experience pre, during and post race! Bleacher seating with backrests.
C Stand
Situated along the front stretch on the outside the race track – opposite side to Tower Terrace. C Stand is perfect for those who want to be undercover. Bleacher seating with backrests.
South West Vista
Arguably one of the best locations at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Southwest Vista is situated along the exit of Turn 1 and is in prime position for Turns 1 and 2 and the south short chute. SW Vista enjoys a lot passing action as the IndyCars exit the main straight. Traditional bleacher seating with no back rests.
Ticket Upgrades
(Prices listed below are based on 2025 – guide only)
Enhance your 2026 Indy 500 package with an iconic hospitality experience on race day. Choose from:
Brickyard Club Hospitality – $750 pp
A classic IndyCar experience that is a combination of hospitality and reserved seating.
Includes:
- The Brickyard Club is fully catered and located in the center of the action with great views and race festivities all within reach.
- Premium individual hospitality option located in the Legends Row Hospitality area, located at the front of the Gasoline Alley Garages behind the Gasoline Alley Suites.
- Access to the Brickyard Club hospitality space and accompanying grandstand ticket
- The Legends Row space is not track facing so you will need to enter the grandstands to watch on track activity.
- Reserved Grandstand Seats located in the North Tower Terrace Grandstand
- Passes to the Brickyard Club
- Fully Catered Premium Buffet & Complimentary Bar
- Climate Control, Closed-Circuit Television
Hulman Terrace Club – $3,920 pp
This unique IndyCar experience is built for the Month of May and covers for 17 days of racing activity during the Month of May (12 days in total), Brickyard Weekend (two days) and IMSA Weekend (three days):
- Sonsio INDYCAR Grand Prix
- 2026 Indy 500 Practice
- Indy 500 Qualification
- Miller Lite Carb Day
- Legends Day presented by Firestone
- 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 – May 2
Package includes:
- Premium individual hospitality suite located on the outside of the front straightaway, just past the exit of Turn 4
- Access to Hulman Terrace Club reserved seating and Hulman Terrace Club Suite for days listed above
- Climate controlled Club access, with premium concession food and beverage available
- All-inclusive food and beverage on Carb Day (Friday May 22) and Indy 500 Race Day (Sunday May 24)
- Pit and/or Garage credentials every day except Indy 500 Race Day
- Upgrades available to purchase Indy 500 pre-race pit passes
*Food and beverage at an additional cost all days except Carb Day and Indy 500 Race Day
The Event
The Indianapolis 500 is an annual race held at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, in the USA state of Indiana. The Indy 500 as its generally known sits at the pinnacle of American motorsport and is held over Memorial Day (originally Decoration Day) weekend. The race forms part of the IndyCar Series, the top level of American Championship Car racing.
Circuit: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Category: Indy Car (open-wheel formula)
Grid: 33 Drivers
Laps: 200
Distance: 500 miles
Carb Day – Friday
Indy 500 race weekend kicks off with Carb Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Although carburetors are no longer in use, the name stuck and remains today. It’s a fantastic day for all and includes a chance to see the Indy 500 drivers complete this final practice session before the main event.
Carb Day also includes the Pit Stop Challenge where teams race to beat each other for the fastest time for a series of pit stops. A fun and great spectacle for any motor racing fan!
The fun continues with the Carb Day Concert. Consistently delivering a high-energy performance, recent past entertainers include Rick Springfield, Kings of Chaos, Foreigner, Bryan Adams, and Kool & the Gang. The headliners for the 2024 concert will be announced at a later date.
Gates Open – 8:00 am
Practice – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pit Stop Challenge 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Carb Day Concert – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Legends Day – Saturday
On race day eve, Legends Day builds the anticipation for the main event on Sunday. Drivers are accessable for IndyCar fans where can grab a signature from their favourite driver during the Autograph Session. Our tip…. arrive early as space is limited.
Gates Open – 8:00 am
Autograph Session – 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Drivers’ Meeting – 10:30 am
Veteran Drivers’ Autograph Sessions – 11:30 am
Festival Parade – 12:00 pm
Legends’ Day Concert – 7:00 pm
2026 Indy 500 Festival Parade – Saturday
Also on Saturday is one of the biggest and most-anticipated parades in the USA. The Indy 500 Festival Parade attracts huge crowds to downtown Indianapolis to witness extravagant floats as well as appearances by celebrities, all 33 drivers, and other VIPs. It’s quite a spectacle and a great way to celebrate this iconic event.
The Legends’ Day Concert, traditionally held in the late afternoon at the speedway, moved in 2022 to an evening event at the TCU Amphitheater. The Legends’ Day Concert typically features big names in country music.
The Indianapolis 500 – Sunday 24th May
Race Day. Get to the the world’s most famous racing circuit and get ready to be enthralled by all the on-track racing action.
Gates Open – 6:00 am
Cars to Pit Lane – 9:00 am
Borg Warner Trophy March to the Bricks – 9:00 am
Cars to Grid on Front Stretch – 10:30 am
Driver Introductions – 11:47 am
Invocation and National Anthem – 12:18 pm
Singing of “Back Home Again in Indiana” – 12:35 pm
Green Flag for the 2026 Indy 500 – 12:45 pm
Note: All times listed are approximate and subject to change.
Hotel
Stay in the heart of the action at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area. Our prime City Center location sits within walking distance of Circle Centre Mall and the Indiana Convention Center. As the closest hotel to Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, enjoy unrivaled views of the stadium right from your room.
Start each day with a complimentary breakfast buffet and enjoy amenities like a 24-hour Fitness Center, indoor pool, hot tub, and free Wi-Fi. At the end of the day, relax in our spacious, contemporary rooms designed for ultimate comfort. Book your stay with us and experience the best of Indianapolis!