Indianapolis 500
2008 Indianapolis 500 Gates, Grandstands
Information on the gates and grandstands open to the public for practice and qualifying days and Race Day during the 92nd Indianapolis 500, May 4-25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
All seats are general admission up to Race Day, May 25. There is reserved seating and general admission on Race Day.
GATES
| Date | Gates Open to Public |
| May 4-8 (Practice) | 2, 3, 4/4A, 7, 10/10A, 10 Walk-In |
| May 9 (Fast Friday) | 1/1A, 2, 3, 4/4A, 6, 7, 9, 10/10A, 10 Walk-In |
| May 10 (Pole Day) | 1/1A, 1C, 2, 3, 4/4A, 6, 7, 9, 10/10A, 10 Walk-In |
| May 11 (Second Day Qualifying) | 1/1A, 2, 3, 4/4A, 6, 7, 9, 10/10A, 10 Walk-In |
| May 12-13, 19-20 (No Track Activity) | 2 (for Hall of Fame Museum visitors only) |
| May 14-16 (Practice) | 2, 3, 4/4A, 7, 10/10A, 10 Walk-In |
| May 17 (Third Day Qualifying) | 1/1A, 2, 3, 4/4A, 6, 7, 9, 10/10A, 10 Walk-In |
| May 18 (Bump Day) | 1/1A, 2, 3, 4/4A, 6, 7, 9, 10/10A, 10 Walk-In |
| May 21 (500 Festival Community Day) | 2, 6, 10/10A |
| May 22 (Freedom 100 Qualifying) | 2, 3, 4/4A, 7, 10/10A, 10 Walk-In |
| May 23 (Miller Lite Carb Day) | 1/1A, 2, 3, 4/4A, 6, 7, 9, 10/10A, 10 Walk-In |
| May 24 (Drivers' Meeting) | 2 |
| May 25 (Race Day) | All gates open |
GATE HOURS (all times local)
| Date | Public Gates Open |
| May 4-8 (Practice) | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| May 9 (Fast Friday) | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| May 10 (Pole Day) | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| May 11 (Second Day Qualifying) | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| May 14-16 (Practice) | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| May 17 (Third Day Qualifying) | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| May 18 (Bump Day) | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| May 21 (500 Festival Community Day) | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| May 22 (Freedom 100 Qualifying) | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| May 23 (Miller Lite Carb Day) | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| May 24 (Drivers' Meeting) | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| May 25 (Race Day) | 6 a.m.-6 p.m. |
STANDS
| Date | Stands Open to Public |
| May 4-8 (Practice) | Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace*, South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Gasoline Alley Roof |
| May 9 (Fast Friday) | Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace*, South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Northwest Vista, Gasoline Alley Roof |
| May 10 (Pole Day) | Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace*, South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Paddock*, Paddock Penthouse*, A Stand**, A Penthouse, B Stand**, B Penthouse, E Stand**, E Penthouse, Southeast Vista*, North Vista (West Disabled, Section 21), Northwest Vista, J Stand*, Gasoline Alley Roof |
| May 11 (Second Day Qualifying) | Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace*, South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Paddock*, Paddock Penthouse*, E Stand**, E Penthouse, Southeast Vista*, North Vista (West Disabled, Section 21), Northwest Vista, Gasoline Alley Roof |
| May 14-16 (Practice) | Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace*, South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Gasoline Alley Roof |
| May 17 (Third Day Qualifying) | Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace*, South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Paddock*, Paddock Penthouse*, E Stand**, E Penthouse, Southeast Vista*, North Vista (West Disabled, Section 21), Northwest Vista, Gasoline Alley Roof |
| May 18 (Bump Day) | Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace*, South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Paddock*, Paddock Penthouse*, E Stand**, E Penthouse, Southeast Vista*, North Vista (West Disabled, Section 21), Northwest Vista, Gasoline Alley Roof |
| May 22 (Firestone Freedom 100 Qualifying) | Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace*, South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Gasoline Alley Roof |
| May 23 (Miller Lite Carb Day) | Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace, South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Paddock*, E Stand**, E Penthouse, North Vista (West Disabled, Section 21), Northwest Vista, J Stand*, Gasoline Alley Roof |
| May 24 (Drivers' Meeting) | Tower Terrace |
| May 25 (Race Day) | All stands, viewing mounds open except Gasoline Alley Roof |
* -- By section as needed
** -- Upper section
Last Updated: 04-28-2008 at 05:17 PM