I have done this experience twice. That should tell you something. The first time I did something…read morelike 10 laps. The second time I went for 30 laps. However many you buy, you will wish it was more. Get as many as you can afford. This is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Makes a great gift. Positives? Good cars with more capability than you will be able to use. These are actual retired race cars, mostly late model short track cars. Great instructors and staff. Radio communications in your ear while on the track. Passing allowed. You can really hang it out. Even if you're driving, get the ride along first, so you know how fast the cars are capable of going. Otherwise you'll waste laps getting up to speed. Drawbacks? They are usually running behind schedule. The personal equipment, firesuits, helmets, etc. are well used. If you have your own that meet the specs, bring them. By the time they are done explaining the damage policy everyone is spooked about damaging the cars. Get the damage insurance (upsell) and go for it. They will temp you with lots of upsells; videos, photos, insurance, extra laps. Conclusion? I highly recommend this company. I've been involved in short track oval racing for 50 years, and this is as close as most people will ever get to actually racing. It had been 20 years since I had driven a race car, and I was instantly back in those days.

Long wait. A friend…read moreand I were on the schedule for ride alongs at 2:30 PM. We didn't leave until around 5 PM. I believe the paperwork mentioned that they may be off schedule a bit and to allow an hour or so. That wasn't the case here. After being there for a couple of hours, we were informed that there was a gas leak earlier in the day that affected something and that something else happened. Because of that, they had one car instead of two and they were way behind schedule. They also had to reschedule people from the previous day because of rain, so I'm sure that was a part of it. Anyway, they offered us an extra lap around the track for having to wait so long. The two guys who worked in the ride along area and the driver of the car were all very nice. The ride was exhilarating. The driver would mostly ride along the outside of the track, only moving in a bit on the turns. I was slightly terrified because we were so close to the wall, but it was a blast. It goes by really quickly. Would I do this again? Maybe on a better day when I don't mind standing outside for a while. It was a cold and windy day.

Legendary home of the Indianapolis 500. This is such a great venue 2 1/2 miles around, one of the…read moregreatest races of all. We were here for the first day of qualification, unfortunately it got rained out, but we still had a lot of fun. We were up in a Holman Terrace suites and they had lots of great food there and a couple bars. They had bourbon tasting as well as tons of places to grab different food and soft drinks, beer and wine. They had pork nachos, brisket, Asian food, hotdog and bratwurst, a whole lot of the other typical sports park things like pretzels, popcorn, ice cream, desserts. A beautiful place well taken care of recently went through lots of renovations just a great place to spend an afternoon, even if the cars aren't running.

I have been involved with both open wheel oval track racing and stock car oval track racing for 60…read moreyears. I've built, tuned, crewed on, and driven everything from street stock jalopies to late model stock cars, to supermodifieds and sprint cars. I've watched or driven close to 500,000 laps at various venues around the country, from 1/4 mile ovals to super speedways. IMS is perhaps the poorest place I've ever been to try to watch a race. I attended both the Indy 500 and the Brickyard 400 there last year. Whoever decided to build a 3 story grandstand on the INSIDE of the front straightaway and a museum in the infield was an idiot. There is not a seat in the house that can see more than about 1/4th of the track. What I mean is, at 220 mph a lap takes about 40 seconds. So every 40 seconds you get to see the cars go by for about 7-10 seconds at speeds so fast that you can't even read the numbers on them. If you are a race fan you'll be disappointed. If you're there primarily for the party, and the hip hop DJ blasting away in the infield you might have fun. I didn't. I would rather have paid to watch paint dry in a sauna. I live 4 miles from IMS. It took 4 hours to get home after the Indy 500. I paid for preferred parking and ended up a mile from the track. For the 500, the concession stands ran out of food at about 2 pm, or about halfway through the race. I'm not spending money to go to this venue in the foreseeable future.

What an awesome experience! Speedway Indoor Karting is one of those places that makes you feel like…read morea kid again, while still being perfect for families, groups of friends, or even a fun team outing. From the moment we walked in, the energy was high--bright, clean, and full of excitement. The karts are fast, smooth, and really well-maintained. You can tell they put a lot of effort into safety as well as fun. The staff goes over everything clearly before you start, so even first-timers feel comfortable and confident. Once you're out on the track, though, it's pure adrenaline! The layout is great, with enough twists and turns to keep things interesting without being overwhelming. For families, this is a fantastic activity. Our kids had a blast, and it was so fun to see everyone laughing and getting into the competition. That said, it can get a little pricey if you're bringing a big group, but the experience is unique enough that it feels worth it for a special outing. What I really appreciate is the professionalism of the staff. They're friendly, patient, and keep things running smoothly even when the place is busy. The facility itself is clean, modern, and has more to offer than just karting--they've got other activities, food, and areas to hang out, which makes it easy to spend a whole afternoon here. Overall, Speedway Indoor Karting is a must-do if you're looking for something exciting and different. Whether you're a racing enthusiast or just want a fun activity for the family, you'll leave with big smiles and great memories. Highly recommend!

What a random but fun night on the karts! I must drive like Miss Daisy because I came in last place…read moreon each round but it was so much fun! Lol Check-in and signing the waivers was a breeze. We had to watch a short safety video before we got started but it was certainly helpful. The only con: I asked one of the employees if the protective head scarves were new and he responded, "yeah, we wash them everyday" lol. So I'm assuming they're not new, which I would prefer or I would bring my own lol.

I just wanted to thank you for such a great day for my Grandson Joseph on his ride-along this past…read moreSaturday (April 13, 2013) at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. I first contacted you early in the year and explained that Joe has significant special needs and asked if you could accommodate him to do the ride. Everyone there and at the track went out of their way to make this a day that this wonderful 9 year-old will never forget. The crew at the track went above and beyond to assure that his ride was fun while at the same time making sure that he would be safe. They never once lost patience or gave the impression that they were upset with the situation. In fact one of the staff said to my son-in-law, "don't worry, we will make this happen"....and they did. I hope that you will check out the pictures that we've posted on your Facebook page of Joe in his wheelchair with your driver and other pictures. I also want to commend the driver. He was great with Joe and so very nice to our family. I'm sure he felt extra pressure driving a child with Joe's issues. We can't thank you enough for what you did for Joe. This is a wonderful boy who spends a lot of time with doctors, in the hospital. This was such a special treat for him. I hope that someone there will let Rusty Wallace know that you are doing his name justice and that he can be very proud of the work done in his name. Again, thank you so very much for making ours and most importantly Joe's day. You are a very special group of people. All the Best, Paula French Indianapolis IN

Looking for a small town inside a city? You find it here…read more Famous for it's races... uhm, the Indy 500 comes to mind, along with the Brickyard 400 and a multitude of others. The whole town participates in the race frenzy by sprucing up their yards and decorating their houses and driveways. When you are in town, I recommend visiting the Speedway, the museum within and also taking one of the many tours that are offered. Then take a relaxing stroll down Mainstreet, which by now has developed into a Mecca of restaurants, bars and even breweries. Or stop by for some indoor go karting or sign up to drive around in a luxury vehicle. But Speedway extends far beyond this area. Venture out into the surrounding community with it's little shops, restaurants and even a trail to hike. No worries, the natives are friendly. Just try not to trash their town, there are publish trash cans available.

This is a nice little town located right outside of Indianapolis and Plainfield. It was established…read morein 1926 and its main claim to fame is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This place really booms on the day of the 500. This place also has some nice little shops, parks such as Meadowood Park and restaurants. A lot of it restaurants and shops are focused off of Main Street, which serves as the city's downtown area of sorts. There is a nice running trail that goes through the heart of the city. I ran a few 5Ks on it is how I know. This city is relatively clean and does not have as much crime as Indy. It is home to Daredevil Brewing Company, the Dallara IndyCar Factory, and an indoor go-cart track. The Motor Speedway has a museum and offers tours. I have went on it a couple of times and it is nice. You can actually ride a bus on the track and get out and kiss the bricks. Outside of that there is not much to the city. I try to avoid the the city during the big race at all costs, because it is way too packed for my comfort. This is a decent low key city to escape the hustle and bustle of Indy, but if it did not have the Speedway, it would only be a blip on the map.

My review is for the US Nationals competition 9-2-2024. First, i have soooo many more pictures i…read morecould attach, but that might get tiresome. This was my first time here, and has been rather a dream to come check out. LUCKILY i have some extended family that lives not far from the track. I only purchased tickets for the finals day because i didn't want to make a job out of coming for a whole week. I ended up going with the Top Eliminator Club tickets, which have a stout price, but it comes with some actual nice perks! There is a separate building you can go chill at with tons of seating and tv's everywhere to keep an eye on the action. It is an all-day event, so being able to go relax somewhere a little less loud and sit with your food is pretty nice. Outside there are tents that had I think 10 different types of drinks available free for TEC and you get breakfast in the morning which was fruit and sugary treats and then for lunch you get (1) run thru the lunch line so load up! (the wrist band has a thing they cut off) The food was pretty dang good! i figured after being in those big steamer trays for awhile all the flavor would have evaporated. It was well worth the extra cost and my wife who does not follow racing at all enjoyed the whole experience. The whole body rumble from the nitro funny cars was intense to say the least so the TEC building is a pretty cool thing to retreat to. I can't wait to do this again!

Lucas Oil Raceway Park in Brownsburg is about 10 miles west of Downtown Indianapolis. It includes a…read more0.686-mile oval track, a 2.5-mile road course, and a 4,400-foot drag strip which is among the premier drag racing venues in the world. The NHRA U.S. Nationals runs here on Labor Day weekend each year. It's the biggest, the longest and most historic drag racing event in the world. We always enjoy seeing the Pro Stocks, Funny Cars, Mototcycles, Alcohol Dragsters and Top Fuel Dragsters on the well maintained track. In 2008, NHRA shorten the distance of the Funny Car and Top Fuel Dragster car races to 1,000 feet from the standard quarter-mile for safety reasons. Acres of parking including ADA parking along with camping is available. There really isn't a bad seat in the stands but I always recommend purchasing reserved seating in the grandstands. I prefer to sit in section BB and fairly high up. Yes, you'll smell like nitro but hopefully the wind is blowing the smoke away from your seat. Oh, and earplugs or ear protectors are highly recommended as the cars are LOUD! Rain delayed the 2022 festivities on Saturday when we were there but after the track was dry, around 2:00, it was back-to-back racing the remainder of the day. Shortly after announcements started a sky driver floated down carrying a briefcase with $80,000 prize money for the Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout Speciality Race with Steve Torrence winning the prize money. The other exciting run on Saturday was Justin Ashley in a Top Fuel Dragster who broke the track record with 335.032 but Brittany Force broke Ashley's new record on Sunday with 337.75.