Friday at IMS: IMSA Weekend Begins

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026) – Information about TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks Weekend track activity Friday, Sept. 18 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

SCHEDULE (All times local):

7 a.m.: Outside Parking Lots Open

8 a.m.: Public Gates Open

8-8:40 a.m.: Mazda MX-5 Practice #1

8:55-9:25 a.m.: Porsche Carrera Cup North America Practice #1

9:40-10:25 a.m.: Lamborghini Super Trofeo Practice #1

10:40-11:40 a.m.: Michelin Pilot Challenge Practice #1

12:40-1:10 p.m.: Whelen Mazda MX-5 Practice #2

1:25-2:05 p.m.: Porsche Carrera Cup North America Practice #2

2:20-3:05 p.m.: Lamborghini Super Trofeo Practice #2

3:25-4:55 p.m.: WeatherTech Championship Practice #1

5:15-5:35 p.m.: Whelen Mazda MX-5 Qualifying

5:50-6:50 p.m.: Michelin Pilot Challenge Practice #2

7:05-7:35 p.m.: Porsche Carrera Cup North America Qualifying

7:30 p.m.: Public Gates Close

TICKETS: General admission is $20 for the grandstands and infield viewing mounds. Children 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets for reserved seating in the Hulman Terrace Club, which includes private club access, are $100

.PUBLIC GATES: Gate 1, Gate 2, Gate 4, Gate 6S and Gate 7S.

PARKING: Free parking (auto, bus and motorcycle) and ADA parking is available in Hulman Terrace Lot and in Gate 1 Lot for motorcycles only. Paid parking is available in Lot 2 and Main Gate for $10 and Gate 1 (Parcel B) for $25. Paid ADA parking is available in Lot 2 and Lot 3P for $10 and Gate 1 for $25.

CASHLESS OPERATIONS: Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a cashless facility. Please be prepared to complete your ticket, credentials, parking, concession and merchandise purchases with ease during your event via debit or credit card. Tap-to-pay phone payments will be accepted, as will credit and debit transactions.

MUSEUM: The IMS Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. General Admission tickets are available $25 for adults, $23 for seniors 55 and over, and $18 for military (former and active)

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