Cleetus & Cars
at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
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EVENT DETAILS
Cleetus & Cars is part car show, part burnout contest and part drag racing along with a feature of old, souped-up Crown Victoria cars on the oval called the Indy 800. The two-day event provides so many memorable moments as drivers take their vehicles to the limit.
The event will also feature action of the NHRA Division 3 Top Alcohol Dragsters and Top Alcohol Funny Cars on the dragstrip.
General admission tickets are available now. See the Tickets section below for more details.
Event Date: May 2-3, 2025
Burnout Contest
One of the most popular events of the entire weekend happens on Saturday as Cleetus & Cars hosts their famous burnout contest on a new, permanent burnout pad. Drivers literally shred their tires going as insane as possible in an enclosed area.
Fun Run
If you want to take your street-legal vehicle down the legendary Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway drag strip, you can pay to participate. For more details, cost and rules, click here.
Hotel Information
If you are coming in for an event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park and need hotel accommodations, look for hotels in Brownsburg first, then Avon and finally Plainfield.
Cleetus & Cars Hotel Deals
Click the "Get Deals" button and fill out the form to receive an email with a special link to an exclusive page where you can check availability and special pricing for select Hendricks County hotels all in one place.
TICKETS
Tickets to Cleetus & Cars at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park are available now. Please see the information below for pricing. Learn more
SINGLE-DAY TICKETS
- Friday Adult $40
- Friday Child $15*
- Saturday Adult $30
- Saturday Child $10*
- Active Military FREE
PACKAGES
- Two-Day Ticket $65 Adult/$25 Child*
- Camping $100
- Fun Runs $60
* Child pricing applies to kids ages 3 to 12. Children 2 and under are FREE.
Schedule
Note: All times are subject to change. Visit the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park website for current updates.
FRIDAY, MAY 2nd – INDY 800 presented by HEAT WAVE SCHEDULE
| Event | Time |
| Spectator Lot/Pit Gate Opens | 9:00 AM |
| Spectator Gate Opens | 1:00 PM |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Round 1 | 3:00 PM |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Round 2 | 5:00 PM |
| Monster Trucks | 6:00 PM |
| Indy 800 presented by Heat Wave Qualifying Begins | 6:30 PM |
| Van Prix | 7:00 PM |
| Indy 800 Driver Introductions | 7:30 PM |
| Indy 800 present by Heat Wave Main Event Begins | 8:00 PM |
* Schedule subject to change.
SATURDAY, MAY 3rd – CLEETUS & CARS BURNOUT RIVALS SCHEDULE
| Event | Time |
| Spectator Lot/Pit Gate Opens | 8:00 AM |
| Spectator Gate Opens | 11:00 AM |
| On-Track Action with Test and Tune/Grudge Racing | 12:00 PM |
| YouTuber Meet and Greets | 12:00 AM |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations Begin | 1:00 PM |
| Streetcar Shootout Round 1 Begins | 1:45 PM |
| Open Burnout Competition Begins (Burnout Rivals Competition & Pro Burnout Competition to follow) | 5:00 PM |
| Top Alcohol Elimination Finals | 8:00 PM |
LOCATION
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
10267 E. U.S. Highway 136
Brownsburg, IN 46234
Virtual Tour
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park is 15 miles from downtown Indianapolis and the Indianapolis International Airport in Hendricks County. The nearest towns are Brownsburg, Avon and Plainfield. Get Directions >>
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park FAQs
Camping
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park offers free primitive camping for each oval event. For more information, call 317-291-4090 or visit the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park website.
Raceview Family Campgrounds offers camping with hook-ups directly across the street from Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. For more information, call 317-852-5737 or visit the Raceview Family Campgrounds website.
Coolers
Coolers no bigger than 14x14x14 are permitted. No glass containers or alcohol allowed. For more information on permitted items, please view Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park's Gate Policy below.
Gate Policy
To find out which items are permitted and prohibited beyond the admissions gates, please refer to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park's Gate Policy or call 317-969-8600.
Parking
Parking via the Main Gate off US Hwy 136 is free. There are also paid preferred options available. Parking in Lot 2 is normally $10 and Trackside Parking is $25. Check with Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for availability. To view parking options, download the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Map.
Transportation
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park is not located on a public bus line. Most taxi companies and ride share services, like Uber and Lyft, will make runs to the track.
Pets
Animals are not allowed at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The only exception is made for service animals.
Seating, Suites and Hospitality
Grandstand seating at oval events is general admission. Reserved seating for adults and children are available at some events. Oval suites are limited. For information on suites, please contact Alyse Aguilar at aaguilar@NHRA.com.
Hotels
Hotel rooms are still available in Hendricks County. For up-to-date hotel availability and recommendations on where to stay, call the Visit Hendricks County office at (800) 321-9666, email us at info@visithendrickscounty.com or view our list of hotels near Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.