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Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited through Indianapolis Motor Speedway gates:

• Aerosol cans (Sunscreen excluded)
• Animals (except service animals trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability)
• Bicycles (guests may use dedicated bicycle parking structures at Gates 1, 6, & 9)
• Coolers larger than 18” x 15” x 15”
• DRONES, or unmanned aerial systems
• Fireworks and flares
• Flagpoles
• Glass containers
• Golf carts, ATVs, scooters, minibikes, roller blades, skateboards, skates, pogo sticks, and hover boards
• Illegal drugs and substances or drug paraphernalia (including without limitation marijuana)
• Items restricted by local, state or federal law
• Lasers of any kind
• Offensive or obscene materials (e.g., flags, signs, clothing)
• Soliciting of any kind (including goods, materials, services, or ticket scalping)
• Scaffolding or platforms
• Selfie sticks
• Stickers
• Trampolines and swimming pools
• Weapons of any type, including knives, firearms and ammunition
• Any other items not mentioned that may pose a safety hazard or diminish the enjoyment of the event by other guests may be refused at the discretion of security and management. These items are subject to change without notice. There are no provisions for checking and holding prohibited items. Prohibited items may not be left at or around the gates. Items left unattended will be removed and discarded

Permitted Items

The following items are permitted through Indianapolis Motor Speedway admission gates:

• Binoculars, scanners and headsets
• Camelbacks
• Camera stands (tripods, monopods) as long as they do not cause a safety hazard or obstruct the view of others. Camera stands are not allowed within grandstands and concert areas
• Carts and wagons are allowed every day. The use of carts and wagons may be restricted in some areas
• Coolers no larger than 18”x15”x15”, coolers may be hard or soft sided
• Flags as long as they do not obstruct the view of others. Flags are not allowed within concert areas
• Food and beverages (i.e., water, soft drinks, beer, and wine in non-glass containers)
• Mobility aid devices used by guests with disabilities. Guests are responsible for securing unattended mobility aid devices. IMS reserves the right to prohibit any device based upon safety considerations
• Personal, non-commercial photo and video cameras.  Video cameras and audio recording equipment are not allowed within concert areas
• Service animals (trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability)
• Strollers, lawn chairs and folding camping chairs. Strollers, regular height lawn chairs or folding chairs are not allowed in Concert Pit and VIP areas
• Telescopes and telescope tripods (not allowed in the grandstands)
• Umbrellas as long as they do not obstruct the view of others. The umbrella’s user takes sole responsibility for the safe use of the umbrella

Smoking Policy

Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, vaporizers or similar products is prohibited in IMS seating areas, including without limitation, grandstands and infield viewing mounds. Smoking is permitted 20 feet away from buildings, seating entrances and infield viewing mounds.