IMS abrirá puertas a las 6 a.m. ET el domingo para las 500 Millas de Indianápolis

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is opening public gates at 6 a.m. Eastern on Sunday, May 24, for the 110th Indianapolis 500 as officials prepare for a sellout race-day crowd. IMS said in a May 19 advisory that fans should arrive earlier than usual to help ease entry into the facility. (indianapolismotorspeedway.com) The speedway has already announced that race-day grandstand seating is sold out for the second straight year. Sunday’s race is scheduled for May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana. ### Why is IMS telling fans to get there as early as 6 a.m. ET? The May 19 IMS advisory said early arrival is the best way to help ensure “smooth and quicker entry” into the facility on race day. (indianapolismotorspeedway.com) The speedway said fans should plan ahead because of the size of the crowd expected for the Indianapolis 500. Public gates will open at 6 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 24, according to IMS. The speedway said getting in early also gives fans more time to move through entrances, visit activations and reach their seats before the green flag. (indianapolismotorspeedway.com) ### How full is the place expected to be? Indianapolis Motor Speedway said the grandstands are sold out for race day. RACER reported on May 13 that all reserved seating for the Indianapolis 500 would be sold out for the second consecutive year. Race-day parking and race-weekend camping were also sold out earlier this spring, according to WRTV. (indianapolismotorspeedway.com) That report said IMS still had shuttle tickets available after on-site parking inventory was exhausted. ### What exactly is happening on Sunday, May 24? The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, IMS says on its event page. (indianapolismotorspeedway.com) The race remains the centerpiece of the speedway’s Month of May schedule. The IMS home page and race information pages are carrying the same message this week: race-day grandstands are sold out, verified resale tickets remain available through the official marketplace, and plan-ahead information is posted for fans traveling to the track. (racer.com) ### Where are fans supposed to look before leaving for the track? IMS has published dedicated “Plan Ahead” pages for the Indianapolis 500 that include schedules, maps, directions, parking and gate regulations. (wrtv.com) The directions page also lists live traffic links for several lots and gate areas around the speedway. Gate regulations posted by IMS include venue rules for seating areas and other entry guidance. (indianapolismotorspeedway.com) Those pages are part of the speedway’s race-weekend information package for fans heading to the track. ### What comes next before the crowd arrives? Sunday, May 24, is race day for the 110th Indianapolis 500, and IMS says public gates will open at 6 a.m. (indianapolismotorspeedway.com) ET. Fans can find updated logistics, traffic and entry information on the Indianapolis 500 plan-ahead pages on the speedway’s website ahead of arrival. (indianapolismotorspeedway.com 1) (indianapolismotorspeedway.com 2) (indianapolismotorspeedway.com 3)