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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.
Below is a press release issued by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a complete timetable of events:
DAY-BY-DAY AT THE RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP (Updated Version)
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 - A day-by-day look at the on- and off-track happenings for fans at the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, Aug. 8-10, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
FRIDAY, Aug. 8
Gates Open
8 a.m.-7 p.m.
| On-Track Schedule | |
| 9-9:40 a.m. | Moto3 Practice |
| 9:55-10:40 a.m. | MotoGP Practice |
| 10:55-11:40 a.m. | Moto2 Practice |
| 11:55 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series Practice |
| 1:10-1:50 p.m. | Moto3 Practice |
| 2:05-2:50 p.m. | MotoGP Practice |
| 3:05-3:50 p.m. | Moto2 Practice |
| 4:05-4:50 p.m. | AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series Qualifying |
| Off-Track Activities | |
| 8 a.m.: | Public Gates Open |
| 10 a.m.: | Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports, Moto Midway, & IMS Kids Zone Open |
| 10:40 a.m.: | Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam - Moto Midway |
| 12:40 p.m.: | Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam - Moto Midway |
| 3:50 p.m.: | Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam - Moto Midway |
| 4:55-6:30 p.m.: | Riders for Health Charity Auction - Moto Midway Stage |
| 6 p.m.: | Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports, Moto Midway & IMS Kids Zone close |
| 6:30-7:45 p.m.: | Motorcycle Track Laps - Gate 10 *must have a track lap voucher |
| 7 p.m.: | Public Gates close |
| 7 p.m.-12 a.m.: | Motorcycles on Meridian - Downtown Indianapolis |
| 7 p.m.: |
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. 9
Gates Open
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
| On-Track Schedule | |
| 8-8:15 a.m. | AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series Warm-up |
| 9-9:40 a.m. | Moto3 Practice |
| 9:55-10:40 a.m. | MotoGP Practice |
| 10:55-11:40 a.m. | Moto2 Practice |
| 12:35-1:15 p.m. | Moto3 Qualifying |
| 1:30-2 p.m. | MotoGP Practice |
| 2:10-2:25 p.m. | MotoGP Qualifying Session 1 |
| 2:35-2:50 p.m. | MotoGP Qualifying Session 2 |
| 3:05-3:50 p.m. | Moto2 Qualifying |
| 4:20 p.m. | AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series Race #1 (10 laps) |
| Off-Track Activities | |
| 9:40 a.m.: | Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam - Moto Midway |
| 10 a.m.: | Red Bull Trials Performance by Geoff Aaron - Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports |
| 10 a.m.: | Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports, Moto Midway & IMS Kids Zone Open |
| 10:45-11:55 a.m.: | Picture Yes Concert - Moto Midway Stage |
| 11:50 a.m.-12:25 p.m.: | MotoGP VIP Village Pit Lane Walk |
| 12 p.m.: | Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam - Moto Midway |
| 12-1 p.m.: | Cycle World Q&A - Moto Midway Stage |
| 12:30 p.m.: | Red Bull Trials Performance by Geoff Aaron - Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports |
| 1-1:20 p.m.: | Yamaha Champions Riding School Q&A - Moto Midway Stage |
| 2:50-4:20 p.m.: | Brent James and the Vintage Youth Concert - Moto Midway Stage |
| 3 p.m.: | Red Bull Trials Performance by Geoff Aaron - Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports |
| 3:50 p.m.: | Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam - Moto Midway |
| 4 p.m-12 a.m.: | Motorcycles on Meridian - Downtown Indianapolis |
| 5 p.m.: | Pit Lane Walk for Voucher Holders Enter at South Pit Gate |
| 5:15 p.m.: | Public Pit Lane Walk - Enter at South Pit Gate |
| 5:15-5:45 p.m.: | Colin Edwards Farewell Celebration & Yamaha Riders Q&A - Moto Midway Stage |
| 6 p.m.: | 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. 10
Gates Open
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
| On-Track Schedule | |
| 8:40-9 a.m. | Moto3 Warm-up |
| 9:10-9:30 a.m. | Moto2 Warm-up |
| 9:40-10 a.m. | MotoGP Warm-up |
| 11 a.m. | Moto3 Race (23 laps) |
| 12:20 p.m. | Moto2 Race (25 laps) |
| 2 p.m. | MotoGP Race (27 laps) |
| 3:30 p.m. | AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series Race #2 (10 laps) |
| Off-Track Activities | |
| 7 a.m.: | Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports, Moto Midway & Kids Zone Open |
| 8:30 a.m.: | Red Bull Trials Performance by Geoff Aaron - Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports |
| 10 a.m.: | Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam - Moto Midway |
| 10-10:20 a.m.: | Yamaha Champions Riding School Q&A - Moto Midway Stage |
| 10:05 a.m.: | Track Stunt - Red Bull Athlete Aaron Colton |
| 10:05-10:35 a.m.: | MotoGP VIP Village Pit Lane Walk |
| 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: | Hero Jr. Concert - Moto Midway Stage |
| 11 a.m.: | Red Bull Trials Performance by Geoff Aaron - Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports |
| 12 p.m.: | Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam - Moto Midway |
| 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: | School of Rock Concert - Moto Midway Stage |
| 12:30 p.m.: | Red Bull Trials Performance by Geoff Aaron - Vendor Marketplace Presented by Westfield Powersports |
| 1:30 p.m.: | Red Bull Air Force Sky Diving Team Lands MotoGP Pre-Race Ceremonies |
| 1:45 p.m.: | Motorcycle Stunting featuring XDL Street Jam - Moto Midway |
| 2 p.m.: | 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
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2014 Ticket information: To buy reserved and general admission tickets for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP, visit www.ims.com/tickets, call the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ticket office at 317-492-6700 or 800-822-INDY, or visit the ticket office on the first floor of the IMS Administration Building at 4790 W. 16th St. in Indianapolis. Ticket office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET Monday-Friday.
Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are available. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at 866-221-8775 for more information.
Comments
Heading out on my Harley from
Heading out on my Harley from DC Thursday morning, plan to be there by first motogp practice on Friday. Have a paddock pass, hope to get a chance to talk to Nicky about his wrist. Will be doing a lap of the track friday afternoon on my street bike. Will also be at the indy mile flat track friday night. Marquez is "grand marshall"??? Once a year event for me, don't mind dropping the $$$'s. Know what I mean?