A Day-By-Day Guide to the Events at the Indianapolis GP

With MotoGP about to get back on track after the short summer break, bike fans will start to gather at Indianapolis. Although the action revolves around the three Grand Prix classes on track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, there is plenty more to be doing in and around the track and downtown Indianapolis.

The highlights on Friday are the Riders for Health auction, where memorabilia and work by some of the top MotoGP photographers go on sale, to support MotoGP’s adopted charity, and the Indy Mile, at the State Fairground.

Saturday’s highlights include the Cycle World Q&A session, where you get to put your questions to the US magazine’s staff writers, including motorcycle genius Kevin Cameron, and a farewell Q&A session with Colin Edwards at his final home Grand Prix. The weekend naturally culminates with the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix on Sunday.

Friday, Aug. 8th – Gates Open: 8am – 7pm

On-Track Schedule
9:00 – 9:40am	Moto3 Practice
9:55 – 10:40am	MotoGP Practice
10:55 – 11:40am	Moto2 Practice
11:55am – 12:20pm	AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series Practice
1:10am – 1:50pm	Moto3 Practice
2:05 – 2:50pm	MotoGP Practice
3:05 – 3:50pm	Moto2 Practice
4:05 – 4:50pm	AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series Qualifying

Off-Track Activities
8:00am	Public Gates Open
10:00am	Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports, Moto Midway, & IMS Kids Zone Open
10:40am	Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam – Moto Midway
12:40pm	Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam – Moto Midway
3:50pm	Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam – Moto Midway
4:55 – 6:30pm	Riders for Health Charity Auction – Moto Midway Stage
6:00pm	Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports, Moto Midway & IMS Kids Zone close
6:30am – 7:45pm	Motorcycle Track Laps – Gate 10 *must have a track lap voucher
7:00pm	Public Gates close
7:00pm – 12:00am	Motorcycles on Meridian – Downtown Indianapolis
7:00pm	Indy Mile AMA Pro Flat Track Racing: Indiana State Fairgrounds

Tickets:

General admission: $20. Children 12 and under admitted free with adult general admission ticket-holder.
Three-day general admission: $75. Children 12 and under admitted free all three days with adult general admission ticket-holder.
Buy: www.ims.com/tickets

Saturday, Aug. 9th – Gates Open: 7am – 6pm

On-Track Schedule
8:00am – 8:15am	AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series Warm-up
9:00am – 9:40am	Moto3 Practice
9:55am – 10:40am	MotoGP Practice
10:55am – 11:40am	Moto2 Practice
12:35pm – 1:15pm	Moto3 Qualifying
1:30pm – 2:00pm	MotoGP Practice
2:10pm – 2:25pm	MotoGP Qualifying Session 1
2:35pm – 2:50pm	MotoGP Qualifying Session 2
3:05pm – 3:50pm	Moto2 Qualifying
4:20pm	AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series Race #1 (10 laps)

Off-Track Activities
9:40am	Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam – Moto Midway
10:00am	Red Bull Trials Performance by Geoff Aaron – Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports
10:00am	Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports, Moto Midway & IMS Kids Zone Open
10:45 – 11:55am	Picture Yes Concert – Moto Midway Stage
11:50am – 12:25pm	MotoGP VIP Village Pit Lane Walk
12:00pm	Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam – Moto Midway
12:00pm – 1:00pm	Cycle World Q&A – Moto Midway Stage
12:30pm	Red Bull Trials Performance by Geoff Aaron – Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports
1:00pm – 1:20pm	Yamaha Champions Riding School Q&A – Moto Midway Stage
2:50pm – 4:20pm	Brent James and the Vintage Youth Concert – Moto Midway Stage
3:00pm	Red Bull Trials Performance by Geoff Aaron – Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports
3:50pm	Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam – Moto Midway
4:00pm – 12:00am	Motorcycles on Meridian – Downtown Indianapolis
5:00pm	Pit Lane Walk for Voucher Holders Enter at South Pit Gate
5:15pm	Public Pit Lane Walk – Enter at South Pit Gate
5:15 – 5:45pm	Colin Edwards Farewell Celebration & Yamaha Riders Q&A – Moto Midway Stage
6:00pm	Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports, Moto Midway & IMS Kids Zone close

Tickets:

General admission: $20. Children 12 and under admitted free with adult general admission ticket-holder.
Buy: www.ims.com/tickets

Sunday, Aug. 10th – Gates Open: 7am – 6pm

On-Track Schedule
8:40am – 9am	Moto3 Warm-up
9:10am – 9:30am	Moto2 Warm-up
9:40am – 10am	MotoGP Warm-up
11:00am	Moto3 Race (23 laps)
12:20pm	Moto2 Race (25 laps)
2:00pm	MotoGP Race (27 laps)
3:30pm	AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series Race #2 (10 laps)

Off-Track Activities
7:00am	Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports, Moto Midway & Kids Zone Open
8:30am	Red Bull Trials Performance by Geoff Aaron – Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports
10:00am	Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam – Moto Midway
10:00am – 10:20am	Yamaha Champions Riding School Q&A – Moto Midway Stage
10:05am	Track Stunt – Red Bull Athlete Aaron Colton
10:05 – 10:35am	MotoGP VIP Village Pit Lane Walk
10:30am – 12:00pm	Hero Jr. Concert – Moto Midway Stage
11:00am	Red Bull Trials Performance by Geoff Aaron – Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports
12:00pm	Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam – Moto Midway
12:00pm – 1:30pm	School of Rock Concert – Moto Midway Stage
12:30pm	Red Bull Trials Performance by Geoff Aaron – Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports
1:30pm	Red Bull Air Force Sky Diving Team Lands MotoGP Pre-Race Ceremonies
1:45pm	Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam – Moto Midway
2:00pm	Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports, Moto Midway & Kids Zone close

Tickets:

Reserved seats: Range from $75-134.
General admission: $50. Children 12 and under admitted free with adult general admission ticket-holder.
Buy: www.ims.com/tickets

This article was originally published on MotoMatters, and is republished here on Asphalt & Rubber with permission by the author.