PARKING & CAMPING POLICIES OUTSIDE the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Gates

Revised: September 27, 2024

THE FOLLOWING POLICIES HAVE BEEN ADOPTED FOR IMS PARKING AND CAMPING AREAS OUTSIDE THE GATES TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE TO ALL GUESTS.

1. Guests must comply with:

a. all federal, state, and local laws (including, but not limited to, the Indiana and Marion County health department laws, rules, and regulations),
c. all other IMS policies as they exist from time to time including without limitation those provided on on-site signs, IMS’ website, and/or in any other materials.

2. CAMPING AREAS:

a. Between the hours of 1:00am and the time public gates open, guests must remain in their assigned campsite.
b. ONLY in Lot 1A and Lot 1C on May 22, 23, 24 & 25:
i. WRISTBANDS REQUIRED
1. An RV Pass comes with 6 wristbands; a Tent Pass comes with 4 wristbands. Only the passholder can purchase up to 10 additional wristbands through the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ticket Office, www.ims.com or at the Lot 1A or Lot 1C entrance upon initial arrival, between the hours of 6:00am – 6:00pm.
2. The wristband must be worn the entire race weekend. Any person in the lot who does not have a wristband will be considered a trespasser subject to expulsion and prosecution.
c. Guests may be relocated to an alternative location at IMS’s discretion.
d. Daily parking is limited to vehicles that hold no more than 15 passengers and fit in a standard 10’x20’ parking spot (this includes motorcycles).
e. Camping requires a RV (20’x40’) or Tent (20’x20’) Pass.
f. A vehicle that pulls a pull-behind or fifth wheel travel trailer does not require a separate Vehicle Pass, however the vehicle and the pull-behind or fifth wheel trailer must fit in the purchased 20’x40’ spot.
g. Class A and Class C RVs may purchase Vehicle Passes (standard 10’x20’ spot) for up to one towed vehicle. Each vehicle(s) must fit in the assigned camping space.

3. All guests are REQUIRED to:

a. Have the appropriate parking/camping pass for the area and for the vehicle (and display of that pass);
b. Travel at no more than 5 mph in the parking/camping lots;
c. Keep fire lanes open;
d. Keep animals on a leash and clean up after them;
e. Respect your fellow guests; and
f. Be responsible for the safety of their belongings.

4. The following is a non-exhaustive list of PROHIBITED items and/or behaviors:

a. weapons of any type, including knives, fire arms, and ammunition.
b. fireworks and flares.
c. DRONES, or unmanned aerial systems.
d. iIlegal drugs and substances, or drug paraphernalia (including without limitation marijuana).
e. trampolines, skateboards, pogo sticks, roller skates, and swimming pools.
f. scaffolds and platforms.
g. box trucks, box trailers, and trailers with golf carts.
h. golf carts, ATVs, scooters, and mini-bikes.
i. excessive noise (as defined by Speedway Municipal Code Section 9.12).
j. selling of merchandise (e.g., tickets, food, alcohol, firewood, ice) or services.
k. sampling or passing out flyers.
l. entering another customer’s parking/camping spot, unless specifically invited.
m. saving spaces.
n. dumping waste or wastewater.
o. early arrival.
p. any items and/or behaviors not mentioned that may pose a safety hazard or diminish the experience of other guests as determined by IMS.

Please note: Any of the above items are subject to change without notice and may vary for each event. Additional restrictions may be imposed in IMS’ sole discretion and each guest must fully comply with all such restrictions.

5. IMS reserves the right to search any vehicle, RV, tent, trailer, or related accessories (collectively, “Vehicles”) and to remove any Vehicle that IMS deems necessary or appropriate under the circumstances.

6. Campfires are NOT allowed except for in appropriate elevated devices such as a fire pit or grill. Do not leave campfires unattended. Properly dispose of ashes or coals. Digging into the ground to create a fire pit is not permitted.

7. Be sure to monitor weather conditions and plan ahead for inclement weather. It is important that you have a personal safety plan and know what you will do if severe weather develops. Do not rely on IMS to provide weather updates. Personal safety is your responsibility.

8. Be aware of the risks and symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO poisoning can occur when using portable or RV generators, vehicles, campfires, grills, stoves, portable heaters, and other combustible equipment. Ensure proper use of CO sources and use a properly functioning CO detector. Informational resources:

9. WARNING. Attendance at events (including parking/camping) on property owned or operated by IMS or its affiliates is AT YOUR OWN RISK and comes with responsibilities. All those who accept or use a parking/camping pass and/or are present on properties owned or operated by IMS or its affiliates are referred to as “you” and/or “guest”. IMS and its affiliates assume no liability and YOU RELEASE IMS, all event participants, sanctioning bodies, event organizers, sponsors, and each of their affiliates (including parent, subsidiary, and other affiliate companies) for loss or damage (including without limitation property damage, injury, illness, and death) by fire, theft, weather, communicable disease, or otherwise to you, your guests, your personal property, your belongings, personal items, or your Vehicle while on IMS property or other properties operated by IMS or its affiliates including if caused by the negligence of released parties. It is your responsibility to insure for all risk of loss as you deem necessary. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND BE ALERT FOR RISKS AT ALL TIMES.

Any degree of violation of these policies may result in ejection from all IMS properties.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL 911
TO REPORT AN INCIDENT, CALL PAGODA COMMAND 317-492-5500