COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
BRICKYARD 400 Weekend
The Community Celebration of the Brickyard 400 weekend engages race fans of all ages and encourages them to show off their racing passion at the place Where Racing Never Stops. IMS and the Indianapolis community have united to offer fans several opportunities to show their passion for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and NASCAR this July!
WELCOMING DÉCOR
Speedway isn’t the only place you can see things related to one of the biggest motorsports weekends of the year. When you visit Downtown Indianapolis in July to Brickyard Weekend, find NASCAR drivers renamed street signs! Find your favorite driver’s street sign using our map, take a photo with the sign, and tag @IMS when you post it on social media.
DONATE BLOOD
The Racing Capital of the World is proud to partner with the American Red Cross. To register, visit the American Red Cross Blood Services website, enter your zip code and select the location nearest you. Don’t miss this opportunity to give back to the community and help our neighbors in need of blood.
Brickyard 400 Fan Fest
Join IMS at the Brickyard 400 Fan Fest on Thursday, July 18 from 5-8PM. This is a family-friendly, free event taking place at the Bottleworks District. Fans can expect attractions like race car displays, driver and special guest appearances and a variety of other activations and giveaways. The Garage Food Hall will be open and fans are encouraged to grab dinner from their favorite vendor. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to watch as Indianapolis Motor Speedway president J. Douglas Boles makes a special arrival, weather permitting. Driver of the Team Penske No. 22 Ford Mustang and two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano will sign autographs and meet with fans from 6 to 7 p.m. Trivia with The Quizzler will follow the autograph session.
KIDS ZONE AREA - FAN MIDWAY
Head over to the IMS Kids Zone Area located directly at the Fan Midway for free music, dancing, activities, games, and prizes for ages 18 and under. This is open Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21st during IMS gate hours.
HAULER PARADE
The NASCAR Hauler Parade returns to the Town of Speedway this Brickyard 400 weekend. Join us on Main Street in Speedway Thursday, July 18 from 5-7 p.m. as NASCAR roars into Indianapolis and their gleaming, colorful Haulers are on display. This is a free event that will engage families and fans of all ages with free entertainment, kid-friendly activities, photo opportunities and more! Plus, Main Street restaurants will be open and ready to serve your favorite food and drinks!