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Circuit/Race info - Formula 1 - Indianapolis, USA

Indianapolis Indiana circuit description
In the year 2000 the crowd at the race at Indianapolis Indiana was estimated at over 225,000, most likely the highest number of attendance ever in the history of Formula 1. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is probably the best known race track in the world. When Formula 1 returned to the United States after a 9 year absence, it was only fitting to go to Indianapolis Indiana. The oval is only partly used for the Formula 1 race, the rest of track is laid out in the infield of the circuit. On the long straight including the banked corner cars will go full throttle for almost 21 seconds, attaining speeds of around 350 kmph. For visitors this track is also very appealing offering great views from almost all positions.

Region
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is located on the west side of Indianapolis Indiana, just minutes from Indianapolis International Airport. If you are planning on going the race, you could also visit the Niagara Falls or the James Dean Memorial in Fairmount, Indiana. Both attractions are within driving distance of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Indiananapolis has a population of around 800,000 and offers more than enough to do as well. Points of interests are for example: Lockerbie Square, Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens, Holcomb Gardens, Slippery Noodle Inn, White River Gardens and the Indianapolis IndianaZoo.

History info - Formula 1 - Indianapolis, USA

Last seasons info Indianapolis
In 2005 problems with Michelin tyres lead to 7 teams withdrawing from the race after the formation lap. 6 cars raced, and the event, won by Michael Schumacher, was considered a farce.

US GP history
Indianapolis is most noted for the largest single-day sporting event in the world: the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race which is held at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, is the site of the Indianapolis 500, an open-wheel automobile race held each Memorial Day weekend on the 2.5 mile (4 km) oval track. The track is often referred to as "the Brickyard," as it was paved with 3.2 million bricks shortly after its initial construction in 1909. Today the track is paved in asphalt, although there remains a yard of bricks at the start/finish line.

Winner + pole + fastest lap Indianapolis
2006 winner: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari
Pole Position: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari
Fastest lap: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari 1:12.719.

Listings of past winners / team
2006 Michael Schumacher Ferrari
2005 Michael Schumacher Ferrari
2004 Michael Schumacher Ferrari
2003 Michael Schumacher Ferrari
2002 Rubens Barrichello Ferrari
2001 Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes
2000 Michael Schumacher Ferrari

Travel info - Formula 1 - Indianapolis, USA

How to get there
Indianapolis International Airport is only 16 kilometres from the city centre and is well connected to cities across the USA.

How to get to the track (and back)
Indianapolis is known as the crossroads of America. Truckers pass through it on their way from and to east, west, north and south. Road travel and a hire car is generally considered a must for travellers and thus for visitors of the US Grand Prix. There are, however, plenty of bus services between the airport, the city and the circuit. The Indianapolis Motor Speedwat is located approximately 11 kilometres north-west of downtown Indianapolis.

Parking options
Parking is available just off the track.
Where to stay
Indianapolis is close by and offers numerous good hotels. Please use our hotel guide for booking. There is a camping site located next to the Speedway for those who favour camping.

Tickets info - Formula 1 - Indianapolis, USA

General information
The Indianapolis motor Speedway - the Brickyard - is a monument of a race track. As all American inventions it is BIG. With a capacity for 400,000 visitors it is one of the biggest race tracks in the world. Formula 1 only uses part of the oval. This means that only part of the seating capacity is in use for the F1 United States Grand Prix. The rest of the track is layed out in the infield. Two additional stands are built for this occasion. Facilities are decent and there is enough parking spaces around the track.

Viewing quality
Due to the nature of the circuit most of the seats are located around the oval. Highlights are stands Paddock (Box) and Paddock Penthouse. They are opposite the pit lane so they offer an exciting view. Stands H, J and Northwest Vista are also prime locations as the cars turn into the infield here. The new temporary stands inside the infield are located at exciting corners. Especially Corner 10 stand is interesting. There are General Admission tickets available and they offer access to the infield.

Prices
The US Grand Prix is the F1 race with the lowest possible ticket prices in the world. The most expensive Grandstand ticket (Sunday) is around 160 Euro. You already have a good seat in J for around 115 Euro. To witness the qualifying (with free seating anywhere) you buy the Saturday Admission or Qualifying ticket for 30 odd Euros.

Best Deal
The best deal on F1 tickets for the United States Grand Prix is stand J. Located in Turn 1 you get a great view of the long start-finish straigth where cars get up to incredible speeds followed by hard braking (overtaking?) into Turn 1. You can follow the cars into the next set of corners in the infield as well.