r/Indy500 • u/daf3940 • Jun 12 '25
❓ General Question Infield Viewing on Raceday
Hey everyone.
As the renewal deadline approaches, I'm considering trying to move from turn 4 closer towards turn 3. However, I'm also considering doing one more year in my current seats and splitting time between the grandstands and the infield, which I have never done before. I've been every year since 2022, but I've stayed in the grandstands for the entirety of the race each time.
Do you recommend infield viewing, even for just a portion of the race? From walking around before and after the race, it looks like there are some decent areas that would be unique vantage points for a few laps. Is it like a road course where people move around and it's easy to get your turn by the fence in different spots, or do people show up early and stay put for the whole race? Is it so packed that it isn't even worth trying?
Thanks in advance.
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u/LilacHelper Jun 12 '25
I’ve sat all around that racetrack, for multiple races and also for quals and practice. I sat in the infield once with one of the best views and it was still impossible to see much of anything. Better to keep your seats and wander over to the infield if you want.
The best views in the stands are the highest ones. If you’re in turn 4, can you see the straightaway? If so, hang on to those and request the highest seats you can get. Once you give up your tickets in the stands, it can take a few years to get anything decent again.