Full schedules for The Month of May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with the GMR Grand Prix starting on 13 May and the 106th Indy 500 beginning 17 May 2022
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27 April 2022 | Marshall Pruett | Racer
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) has released its schedule for the month of May, covering the GMR Grand Prix on the IMS road course and the 106th Indy 500. (13 May 2022 – 29 May 2022)
(All times local, subject to change; all on-track activity on IMS road course)
GMR Grand Prix
Tickets, Schedule and more information
FRIDAY, 13 May 2022
General admission $20)
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Public Gates Open
8-8:30 a.m.
USF2000 Qualifying
8:45-9:15 a.m.
Indy Pro 2000 Qualifying
9:30-10:30 a.m.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice 1 (45 minutes)
10:45-11:30 a.m.
Indy Lights Practice 1
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
USF2000 Race 1
12:45-1:45 p.m.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice 2 (45 minutes)
2-2:30 p.m.
Indy Lights Qualifying
2:45-3:35 p.m.
Indy Pro 2000 Race 1
4-5:15 p.m.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES NTT P1 Award Qualifying
5:35-6:30 p.m.
Indy Lights Race 1 (35 laps or 55 minutes)
SATURDAY, 14 May 2022
(General Admission $40; Reserved Seats Start at $41)
7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Public Gates Open
8:05-8:50 a.m.
USF2000 Race 2
9:10-10 a.m.
Indy Pro 2000 Race 2
10:30-11 a.m.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES Warmup
11:15-11:55 a.m.
USF2000 Race 3
12:10-1 p.m.
Indy Pro 2000 Race 3
1:20-2:15 p.m.
Indy Lights Race 2 (35 laps or 55 minutes)
2:40-3:05 p.m.
Silver/Bronze Badge Grid Walk
3:30 p.m.
Ninth GMR Grand Prix (85 laps)
5:45 p.m.
GMR Grand Prix Post-Race Track Invasion
106th INDIANAPOLIS 500 presented by Gainbridge
2022 Indianapolis 500
This May, over a century of history, celebration and nostalgia come together for a homecoming celebration like you’ve never seen before. From the Field of 33 racing for glory to the epic infield party and making memories that will last a lifetime, this is the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge Sunday, May 29. It’s time to come Back Home Again.
PUBLIC SCHEDULE : 17 May – 29 May 2022
(All times local, subject to change; all on-track activity on IMS oval)
Tickets, Schedule and more information
TUESDAY 17 May 2022
(General Admission $15)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Public Gates Open
9-11 a.m.
Veteran Practice
1-3 p.m.
Rookie Orientation Program, Veteran Refresher Tests
3-6 p.m.
Open Practice
WEDNESDAY, 18 May 18 – THURSDAY, 19 May 2022
(General Admission $15)
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Public Gates Open
Noon-6 p.m.
Open Practice
FRIDAY 20 May 2022 – FAST FRIDAY
(General Admission $15)
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Public Gates Open
Noon-6 p.m.
Open Practice
6:15 p.m.
Qualifications Draw
SATURDAY 21 May 2022 – PPG Presents ARMED FORCES QUALIFYING
(General Admission $20)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Public Gates Open
9-10:30 a.m.
Pre-Qualifying Practice (Two groups)
Noon-5:50 p.m.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying (Setting positions 13-33 or 13-30 if there are more than 33 entries)
SUNDAY, 22 May 2022 – PPG Presents ARMED FORCES QUALIFYING
(General Admission $20)
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Public Gates Open
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Last Chance Practice*
12:30-2 p.m.
Top 12 Practice
2-3 p.m.
Last Chance Qualifying (Positions 31-33)*
4 p.m.
Top 12 Qualifying
5:10 p.m.
Firestone Fast Six Qualifying for NTT P1 Award
5:40 p.m.
NTT P1 Award Presentation
- — if necessary
MONDAY, 23 May 2022
(General Admission $15; Infield Access Only for Fans)
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Public Gates Open (Gates 2, 4, 6S, 7, 7S only)
Noon-2 p.m.
Open Practice
TUESDAY, 24 May 24-THURSDAY, 26 May 2022
No track activity
FRIDAY, 27 May 2022 – MILLER LITE CARB DAY
(General Admission $40)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Public Gates Open
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Final Practice
2:30-4 p.m.
INDYCAR Pit Stop Challenge
4-6 p.m.
Miller Lite Carb Day Concert, Turn 3 infield
SATURDAY, 28 May 2022 – LEGENDS DAY presented by Firestone
(General Admission $10)
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Public Gates Open
9-10 a.m.
Full Field Driver Autograph Session, Pagoda Plaza
10:30 a.m.
Public Drivers’ Meeting, Tower Terrace
Noon-1:30 p.m.
AES 500 Festival Parade, downtown Indianapolis
7 p.m.
Firestone Legends Day Concert, TCU Amphitheater in White River State Park, downtown Indianapolis
SUNDAY, 29 May 2022– RACE DAY
(General Admission $50; Reserved Seats Start at $55)
6 a.m.-4 p.m.
Public Gates Open
7 a.m.
Indy 500 Snake Pit presented by Coors Light Gates Open, Turn 3 infield
12:45 p.m.
106th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge (200 laps)
