IMS Sets Dates For Month Of May Activities

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has set its schedule for the Month of May. 

The action will begin May 3 when the speedway opens for an oval test and the debut of new body work, designed specifically for oval racing, that will distinguish the Chevrolet- and Honda-badged race cars. Race officials expect the new aerodynamic designs to result in increased speeds for the Indianapolis 500.

Three days later, drivers will take to the 14-turn road course for the opening practice session of the Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis. The race will be May 9.

Practice for the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 will begin May 11. Qualifications will be May 16 and 17. Coors Light Carb Day will be May 22. And the race will be May 24.

Around and in between the track activities, the IMS has planned concerts, and fan activities. 

"Anticipation is already building and we are once again excited about our on track schedule as well as the other activities that will make this a special Month of May," said J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president. "Starting with the debut of the aero kits on the oval, followed by the second running of the Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, the first week of activity will provide a perfect lead up to Indianapolis 500 practice, qualifying and the 99th Running of the Indianapolis 500. May can't get here fast enough!"

Tickets for the IMS events, and information on parking and camping, is available at www.ims.com/tickets.

2015 Month of May schedule

May 2 - OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
              Rev: Methodist Health Foundation charity kick-off event at IMS

May 3    Opening Day - Verizon IndyCar Series oval test (aero kits debut)

May 7     Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis practice (free to the public)

May 8     Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis qualifications 

May 9     Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis Race Day

May 11-14 Indianapolis 500 practice

May 15    Indianapolis 500 practice - Fast Friday

May 16    Indianapolis 500 qualifications

May 17    Old National Armed Forces Pole Day  

May 18    Indianapolis 500 practice

May 20    IMS Racing Experience & Fan Track Laps
                Driver Community Day

May 21    Indy Lights practice and qualifications

May 22    Coors Light Carb Day

                Indianapolis 500 practice

                Freedom 100 race

                TAG Heuer Pit Stop Challenge

                Coors Light Carb Day concert

May 23     Legends Day Honoring Al Unser presented by Firestone

                 Concert presented by Firestone

May 24      99th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race

                  Indy 500 Snake Pit presented by Miller Lite