Carb Night Classic

"The Race Before the 500"

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This short-track, oval race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (formerly Lucas Oil Raceway) takes place the evening before the Indy 500 occurs at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). Carb Night Classic "The Race Before the 500" will feature four great racing series on one big night, the Road to Indy's Cooper Tires USF2000 drivers will take to the track first.

Event Date: May 27, 2022

2022 Event Schedule

Below is the event schedule for the Carb Night Classic. This schedule is subject to change. Please check the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Facebook Page or Website for the most updated information. 

3:00 PM – Spectator Gates Open
3:00 PM – USAC Midget Practice 1
3:30 PM – USAC Silver Crown Practice 1
4:05 PM – USF 2000 Practice
4:25 PM – Indy Pro 2000 Practice
4:50 PM – USAC Midget Practice 2
5:20 PM – USAC Silver Crown Practice 2
5:50 PM – USAC Midget Qualifying
6:25 PM – USAC Silver Crown Qualifying
6:55 PM – Opening Ceremonies
7:05 PM – USF2000 Freedom 75 Race
8:05 PM – Indy Pro 2000 Freedom 90 Race
9:05 PM – USAC Midget Race
9:35 PM – USAC Silver Crown Race

Tickets & Parking

Tickets may be purchased at the NHRA event website. Fans may also purchase parking passes and pit passes for the Carb Night Classic "The Race before the 500". To see a map of the venue include parking options, click here.

Tickets

• Kids 12 and Under – FREE
• Adult General Admission – $25
• Adult Reserved – $35
• Pit Pass – $35
• Raceway Park Club – $275

Parking & Camping
For free general parking, enter through the Main Gate off US Highway 136/Crawfordsville Road. Free primitive camping is also available to all fans.

• Camping – FREE
• General Parking – FREE
• Lot 2 Parking – $10

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park FAQs

Spectator Rules

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park has added new protocols for fans due to the pandemic. These include face covering requirements, social distancing, health screening, sanitizing and more. Please review the Spectator Rules before attending. This page will be updated if these rules change.

Camping

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park offers dry camping for the U.S. Nationals. 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 is available on site after you enter the main gate off U.S. 136 and is $10 per day. 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

General Admission seating changes daily. There are 3 suite areas; Oval Suites, Parks Tower and Concourse Suites as well as hospitality tents throughout the event. If attending a suite or hospitality area, make sure you know where it is located before attending the event. Learn more about suite amenities and pricing here.

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.

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park & NHRA U.S. Nationals Gear

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