The Brickyard 400 returns once again in 2025, marking over three decades as a crown jewel in the stock car racing circuit. Held at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway, this year’s race weekend—July 25-27, 2025—promises to honor its storied past while delivering high-octane excitement to fans new and old. Tickets for this iconic event are on sale now at www.visitindiana.com/motorsports. Visit Indiana is giving away two tickets to the Brickyard 400 race on Sunday, July 27, and you can enter now at www.visitindiana.com/contests!
A Race Steeped in History
The inaugural Brickyard 400 took place in 1994, a bold move that brought NASCAR to the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. At the time, it was a risky departure from NASCAR’s southeastern roots—but the decision paid off. The Brickyard 400 has since become a bucket-list race for fans and drivers alike.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, nicknamed "The Brickyard" for its original brick surface (mostly paved over but preserved at the start/finish line), is among the most revered tracks in motorsports. Hosting both the Brickyard 400 and the Indianapolis 500 solidifies its reputation as sacred ground in American racing.
This year, the race continues to make history as it becomes the final race in the inaugural NASCAR In-Season Challenge, a multi-stage motorsport tournament! The final two drivers in the bracketed tournament will compete for the better finish to win $1 million!
Brickyard Weekend Schedule
Thursday, July 24
- NASCAR Hauler Parade - 5:00-7:00 PM
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The party on Main Street in Speedway, stacked with fun for the whole family, will allow you to see the colorful NASCAR Haulers roll in loud and proud to kick off the weekend!
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Free, no tickets needed!
Friday, July 25
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NASCAR Xfinity Series practice - 12:05-12:55 PM
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NASCAR Cup Series practice - 1:05-1:55 PM
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Tickets: Just $20!
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Free parking in Lot 7 and the Turn 3 Infield - enter through Gate 10 from 30th Street
Saturday, July 26 - Pennzoil 250 Race Day!
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Qualifying for both series
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Pennzoil 250 (Xfinity) qualifications - 1:00-1:55 PM
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Brickyard 400 (Cup Series) qualifications - 2:35-3:30 PM
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Pennzoil 250 (Xfinity Race) - 4:30 PM
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Tickets start at $40
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First-come, first-served free parking is available in Lot 7, entering off of 30th Street. Additional paid parking is available across the track starting at $20
Sunday, July 27 - Brickyard 400 Race Day!
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Pre-Race Track Walk – 11:30 AM-12:30 PM (tickets purchased separately starting at $30)
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Green flag drops at 2:00 PM ET
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Tickets start at $45; Kids 15 & under get in free with a paying adult in General Admission and Flex Admission sections
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First-come, first-served free parking is available in Lot 7, entering off of 30th Street. Additional paid parking is available across the track starting at $20
To buy tickets and learn more, visit www.visitindiana.com/motorsports
Planning Your Weekend
IMS is a cashless facility! Be sure to bring your credit/debit card or use mobile payments for tickets, credentials, concessions, parking, and merchandise.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is open again after an extensive, 17-month, $60 million renovation! Located within the confines of turns one and two, the renovation has added 40,000 square feet of exhibit space and numerous new features, focusing on past and present titans of motorsports.
IMS has implemented enhanced pedestrian gate security. Arrive with plenty of time to park, pass through security, and settle in for race day fun.
Download the IMS Mobile App and plan like a pro, featuring digital tickets, event alerts, interactive maps, and customized schedules!
Still Got The Need For Speed? Extend Your Racing Weekend!
Still craving more speed? Check out these additional race events happening across Indiana throughout the weekend:
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Friday, July 25: NASCAR Doubleheader at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, featuring the LiUNA! 150 & the TSport 200
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Sunday, July 27: USAC Indiana Sprint Week at Lawrenceburg Speedway
View the full motorsports calendar at www.visitindiana.com/motorsports
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