Member Exclusive | Fuel Up with IMS Museum Restoration Staff
2025-01-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Wyrk_space at USAC, 4910 W. 16th Street, Speedway, IN, 46224, United States
The Fuel Up Series provides Museum members intimate and in-depth discussions with current or veteran drivers and industry experts.
January’s Fuel Up with the IMS Museum Restoration Staff will dive into past, current, and upcoming restoration projects and their contributions to the new Museum. Learn the ins and outs of restoring the Museum’s car collection and what it takes to maintain a collection of this magnitude.
Complimentary coffee from Founders Grounds and donuts from Jack’s Donuts will be served.
This is a member-exclusive event with limited capacity. Become a member today!
This event will be held at Wyrk_Space inside the USAC building in Speedway.

Member Exclusive | Lunch & Learn
2025-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Guggman Haus Brewing Co., 1701 Gent Ave, Indianapolis, 46202, United States
This exclusive member event features a conversation with select Indianapolis Motor Speedway staff over lunch. February’s speaker is Jason Stewart, IMS Golf and Grounds Superintendent. He’ll give an inside look at his department’s operations and what it takes to make the IMS golf course and grounds look exceptional every day.

Grand Reopening
2025-04-02 | IMS Museum, 4750 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
The reimagined Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum opens to the public Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Admission begins at noon, following a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the Museum in the morning.
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Guests are welcome to attend the ribbon-cutting before entering the Museum.
With a general admission ticket, visitors will now have full access to all exhibits and display areas of the Museum – 40,000 square feet of additional space – including the lower level, an area previously restricted to only select tours, and the newly-added mezzanine featuring artifacts on view for the first time.

An Evening with Josef Newgarden - SOLD OUT
2025-04-22 17:30 - 20:00 | IMS Museum, 4750 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
This event is sold out.
Back-to-back Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden joins us for an evening of conversation in the first “An Evening With” event in the new Museum.
A two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion, and defending winner of the Indianapolis 500, Newgarden started the 2025 season off strong with a third-place finish at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding.
“An Evening with Josef Newgarden” will feature an in-depth discussion with host Doug Boles, INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President, about Josef’s racing career, goals for this season, and more. Following the discussion, guests can engage in a Q&A and then a meet-and-greet autograph session with the driver. (Limit one item per person for autographs.)
The program begins at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres included with ticket purchase, cash bar available. Thank you to Jug’s Catering Service for providing the catering for the event.

An Evening with Arie Luyendyk - SOLD OUT
2025-05-12 17:30 - 20:00 | IMS Museum, 4750 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
*This event is SOLD OUT.*
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk is visiting the Museum for the next “An Evening With” speaker series event.
Luyendyk, nicknamed “The Flying Dutchman”, won the “500” in 1990 and 1997. His 1990 car is on display in the main level John H Holliday Family Winners Gallery in the Museum. His accomplished racing career also includes a win at the Daytona 24 Hours in 1998 and 12 Hours of Sebring in 1989.
“An Evening with Arie Luyendyk” will feature an in-depth discussion about his racing career and the release of his memoir, Arie Luyendyk: The Biography of a Unique Racing Life. Following the discussion, guests can engage in a Q&A and then a meet-and-greet session where attendees can purchase a signed copy of his book.
The program begins at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres included with ticket purchase, cash bar available.

Pit Lane Unfiltered Launch Event
2025-05-20 18:30 - 20:30 | IMS Museum, 4750 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
Motorsport legends Willy T. Ribbs (IndyCar/F1/NASCAR trailblazer) and Al Unser Jr. (2-time Indianapolis 500 Champion) are igniting a new era of racing entertainment with Pit Lane Unfiltered, launching May 20, 2025, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
Guests will be able to hear from the hosts about their racing experiences and what to expect in this new series racing fans will love.
Complimentary appetizers will be offered. Drinks will be available for purchase.
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Event Itinerary:
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Event program starts at 7:00 p.m.

2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner
2025-05-22 18:00 | Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum will host the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner on Thursday, May 22, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will be the sole inductee as part of the Class of 2025.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization separate from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that celebrates and preserves the history behind the Indianapolis 500 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m.
Event program starts at 6:30 p.m.
Supporting Sponsors: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and donors.

Rob Dyson
Gail & Brett Pheffer
Bobby Rahal

An Evening with Janet Guthrie
2025-06-11 17:30 - 20:00 | IMS Museum, 4750 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500, is visiting the Museum for the next “An Evening With” speaker series event.
In 1977, Guthrie qualified 26th in the Indianapolis 500, cementing her place as the first female qualifier in “500” history. Guthrie made more “500” history a year later by finishing ninth, the best finish by a female until Danica Patrick finished fourth in 2005.
“An Evening with Janet Guthrie” will feature an in-depth discussion about her pioneering racing career. Following the discussion, guests can engage in a Q&A.
The program begins at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $60 for members | $75 for non-members
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres included with ticket purchase, cash bar available.

Kiss the Bricks
2025-06-24 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-01 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-02 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-04 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-06 10:00 - 15:30 | IMS Museum, 4750 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
Our “Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at the start-finish line and the historic yard of bricks. Since 1996, race-winning drivers have celebrated their victory by kissing the bricks. Now, you can experience this tradition for yourself!
Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Victory Podium
2025-06-30 10:00 - 15:30 | IMS Museum, 4750 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
Offered on days when the track is in use, our 30-minute “Victory Podium” tour shows you what the winner sees on Race Day. The tour features a trip through the Garage Area and famed “Gasoline Alley” with a final stop at the top of Victory Podium—where the Indianapolis 500 winner celebrates their triumph with the customary bottle of milk.
Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Golf Cart Tours
2025-06-30 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-01 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-02 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-04 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-06 10:00 - 15:30 | IMS Museum, 4750 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
The Golf Cart Tour is our most in-depth and intimate tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds, showcasing restricted backstage areas, the 2.5-mile oval, and all major IMS landmarks. This 90-minute driving tour is a uniquely personalized experience, featuring one-on-one conversation with only our most knowledgeable tour guides.
Our Golf Cart Tour will take you behind the scenes to the Pagoda, Gasoline Alley, Victory Podium, the Snake Pit, and more. On days that the track is not in use, the tour also includes a lap around the legendary IMS oval with a stop at the start/finish line to kiss the bricks. Please note that the Speedway is an active racetrack and availability of the oval, and “Yard of Bricks” is not guaranteed on the tour. Golf Cart Tours are available on select dates from April through October. *Note: If a Golf Cart tour is being offered the same day as the Victory Podium tours, that means a lap of the oval is NOT included due to track use.
Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.

Golf Cart Tours
2025-06-30 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-01 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-02 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-04 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-06 10:00 - 15:30 | IMS Museum, 4750 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
The Golf Cart Tour is our most in-depth and intimate tour of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds, showcasing restricted backstage areas, the 2.5-mile oval*, and all major IMS landmarks. This 90-minute driving tour is a uniquely personalized experience, featuring one-on-one conversation with only our most knowledgeable tour guides. Tours depart at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Our Golf Cart Tour will take you behind the scenes to the Pagoda, Gasoline Alley, Victory Podium, the Snake Pit, and more. On days that the track is not in use, the tour also includes a lap around the legendary IMS oval with a stop at the start/finish line to kiss the bricks. Please note that the Speedway is an active racetrack and availability of the oval and “Yard of Bricks” is not guaranteed on the tour. Golf Cart Tours are available on select dates from April through October. *Note: If a Golf Cart tour is being offered the same day as the Victory Podium tours, that means a lap of the oval is NOT included due to track use.
Museum admission is required to take a track tour. When clicking the “Buy Tickets” button, you must reserve your Museum time before the tour tickets will appear.
