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Brickyard 400 / NASCAR Cup Race 2026

July 24–26, 2026

Venue: Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Expected Attendance: 80,000+

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NASCAR comes to the Brickyard. The Brickyard 400 is one of NASCAR's most prestigious events, bringing the Cup Series to the legendary 2.5-mile oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Race weekend typically includes multiple NASCAR series races — Cup, Xfinity, and Trucks — over a multi-day format.

Complete Attendee Guide Available

Schedule, expo tips, dining, hotels, parking, and what to expect.

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Insider Tips

IMS is 3 miles west of downtown — use the official shuttle service from downtown hotels or pre-plan your rideshare pickup spot
NASCAR crowds skew toward casual fans and families compared to the Indy 500 — infield is festive and accessible
Pre-book parking through IMS or a nearby lot — standard surface lots around IMS are available but fill early on race day
Sports bars on Georgia Street and in the Wholesale District will have race day coverage if you prefer watching on screen
Race weekend typically runs Thursday-Sunday with practice sessions Thursday-Friday, qualifying Saturday, and the Cup race Sunday
Check the IMS website for the confirmed 2026 race date — the exact July weekend varies by year

Where to Eat & Drink

Our picks for Brickyard 400 / NASCAR Cup Race 2026 attendees

Brothers Bar & Grill

Brothers Bar & Grill

bar $$ ★ 4.2

Sports Bar / American

“Open until 3 AM with cold beer and solid bar food — the go-to late-night spot on Meridian”

255 S Meridian St

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

attraction $$ ★ 4.8

“The largest sports venue in the world — home of the Indianapolis 500”

4790 W 16th St, Speedway, IN 46222

Kilroy's Bar & Grill

Kilroy's Bar & Grill

bar $$ ★ 4.3

American / Bar Food

“Massive menu, strong drinks, open late — the go-to post-event hangout for convention crowds”

201 S Meridian St

St. Elmo Steak House

St. Elmo Steak House

restaurant $$$$ ★ 4.6

Steakhouse

“World-famous shrimp cocktail that'll clear your sinuses — an Indianapolis institution since 1902”

127 S Illinois St

Yard House

Yard House

restaurant $$ ★ 4.5

American / Craft Beer

“Over 100 beers on tap and a massive menu — connected to Circle Centre Mall near the Convention Center”

15 W Maryland St

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Neighborhoods to Explore

Where to Stay

Convention hotels with skywalk access to downtown venues

Aloft Indianapolis Downtown

Aloft Indianapolis Downtown

hotel $$ ★ 4.6

“Trendy Marriott lifestyle hotel opened 2025 — WXYZ bar, splash pool, and steps from Monument Circle and Gainbridge Fieldhouse”

136 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 12 min walk from Convention Center

Bottleworks Hotel

Bottleworks Hotel

hotel $$$$ ★ 4.8

“Stunning boutique hotel in the restored 1930s Coca-Cola bottling plant — rated #1 boutique hotel in the US”

850 Massachusetts Ave

🚶 15 min walk from Convention Center

Conrad Indianapolis

Conrad Indianapolis

hotel $$$$ ★ 4.6

“Hilton's luxury flag with a full-service spa, Capital Grille steakhouse, and skywalk access to the Convention Center”

50 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 8 min walk (skywalk) from Convention Center

Courtyard Indianapolis at the Capitol

“Quiet Courtyard adjacent to the Indiana State Capitol with an indoor pool and outdoor sun patio”

320 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 14 min walk from Convention Center

Courtyard Indianapolis Downtown

“Skywalk connected to both the Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium — part of the six-hotel Marriott IndyPlace complex”

601 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 Skywalk connected from Convention Center

Crowne Plaza Union Station

Crowne Plaza Union Station

hotel $$ ★ 4.2

“Sleep in a converted Pullman train car inside historic Union Station — connected to Convention Center via skybridge”

123 W Louisiana St

🚶 Connected via skybridge from Convention Center

Embassy Suites Downtown

Embassy Suites Downtown

hotel $$$ ★ 4.2

“All-suite hotel with free cooked-to-order breakfast and evening reception — great value for families”

110 W Washington St

🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center

Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis Downtown

“Free breakfast with skywalk access to the Convention Center — the budget-friendly entry point into the Marriott IndyPlace complex”

501 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 Skywalk connected from Convention Center

Hampton Inn Downtown — Circle Centre

“Free hot breakfast in the historic 1929 Chesapeake Building — 5-minute walk to the Convention Center, across from Circle Centre”

105 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI

“Free breakfast on the Central Canal Walk — built around a preserved 1869 historic church, dual-brand with Homewood Suites”

414 W Vermont St, Indianapolis, IN 46202

🚶 15 min walk from Convention Center

Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown

“Steps from Monument Circle with 12-foot ceilings, city skyline views, full restaurant and bar, and a heated indoor pool”

10 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center

Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites

“On the corner of Illinois and Market — walking distance to everything downtown”

120 W Market St

🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Downtown

“Free breakfast one block from the Convention Center — the closest budget-tier hotel to the main convention hall”

410 S Missouri St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

🚶 2 min walk from Convention Center

Holiday Inn Indianapolis Downtown

“Full-service mid-tier hotel with on-site restaurant and indoor pool — adjacent to Lucas Oil Stadium”

515 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

“Extended-stay suites with full kitchens, free breakfast, and a saline indoor pool near Monument Circle”

115 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center

Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

“All-suite extended stay with full kitchens, free hot breakfast, and skywalk access to Circle Centre and the Convention Center”

211 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

🚶 Skywalk connected from Convention Center

Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI

“Full kitchen suites and free breakfast on the Canal Walk — shares a historic church building with Hampton Inn IUPUI”

414 W Vermont St, Indianapolis, IN 46202

🚶 15 min walk from Convention Center

Hotel Indy (Tribute Portfolio)

Hotel Indy (Tribute Portfolio)

hotel $$$ ★ 4.2

“Racing-themed Marriott boutique with a rooftop Cannon Ball Lounge and one of the few downtown hotels with complimentary parking”

141 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center

Hyatt House Indianapolis Downtown

“Extended-stay Hyatt with full kitchen suites, free breakfast, and 15th-floor indoor pool — shares building with Hyatt Place”

130 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 7 min walk from Convention Center

Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown

“Free hot breakfast and a 15th-floor indoor pool directly across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse”

130 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 7 min walk from Convention Center

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

hotel $$$ ★ 4.3

“Connected to Convention Center via skywalk — revolving rooftop restaurant with city views”

1 S Capitol Ave

🚶 Connected via skywalk from Convention Center

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown

hotel $$$ ★ 4.4

“Solid convention hotel adjacent to Lucas Oil Stadium and connected to the Convention Center”

350 W Maryland St

🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center

InterContinental Indianapolis

InterContinental Indianapolis

hotel $$$$ ★ 4.7

“Opened 2025 in the restored 1926 Illinois Building — rooftop bar with Monument Circle views and the city's only Penthouse Suite”

17 W Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center

JW Marriott Indianapolis

JW Marriott Indianapolis

hotel $$$$ ★ 4.5

“Largest hotel in Indiana — connected to the Convention Center via skywalk”

10 S West St

🚶 Connected via skywalk from Convention Center

Kimpton Hotel Indianapolis

Kimpton Hotel Indianapolis

hotel $$$ ★ 4.2

“Boutique lifestyle hotel coming to downtown Indianapolis in late 2026”

Downtown Indianapolis

🚶 Walking distance (exact TBD) from Convention Center

La Quinta Inn & Suites Indianapolis Downtown

“Free parking and free breakfast near Monument Circle — one of the only budget downtown hotels with on-site parking”

401 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center

Le Méridien Indianapolis

Le Méridien Indianapolis

hotel $$$ ★ 4.4

“Boutique Marriott in the historic Canterbury building — skywalk connected to the Convention Center with Spoke & Steele restaurant”

123 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

🚶 Skywalk connected from Convention Center

Omni Severin Hotel

Omni Severin Hotel

hotel $$$ ★ 4.2

“Historic luxury hotel across the street from Union Station — a downtown Indy landmark since 1913”

40 W Jackson Pl

🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center

Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal

“All-suite Marriott hotel steps from the Indianapolis Canal Walk — a comfortable extended-stay option near the Convention Center”

350 W New York St, Indianapolis, IN 46202

🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre

“The only downtown hotel with a rooftop outdoor pool — Monument Circle views, bowling alley, and 378 rooms”

31 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 5 min walk from Convention Center

Signia by Hilton Indianapolis

Signia by Hilton Indianapolis

hotel $$$$ ★ 4.4

“Downtown Indianapolis's newest major convention hotel — 800 rooms, skywalk-connected to the ICC, opening Fall 2026”

200 S Illinois St

🚶 Connected via skywalk from Convention Center

SpringHill Suites Indianapolis Downtown

“All-suite hotel with free breakfast and skywalk access to the Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium — part of Marriott IndyPlace”

601 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

🚶 Skywalk connected from Convention Center

Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Downtown

“Extended-stay suites with free breakfast and Mon–Wed evening social adjacent to Lucas Oil Stadium”

535 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center

The Alexander

The Alexander

hotel $$$ ★ 4.4

“Boutique art hotel in the Autograph Collection — modern design, walkable to everything downtown”

333 S Delaware St

🚶 8 min walk from Convention Center

TownePlace Suites Indianapolis Downtown

“Extended-stay Marriott near Lucas Oil Stadium with full kitchen suites, rooftop garden, and BBQ grills”

629 Russell Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225

🚶 12 min walk from Convention Center

Tru by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

“Budget-modern Hilton near Lucas Oil Stadium — free breakfast, game room lobby, and the lowest Hilton Honors rate downtown”

601 Russell Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225

🚶 10 min walk from Convention Center

The Westin Indianapolis

The Westin Indianapolis

hotel $$$ ★ 4.3

“Connected to Convention Center and 200+ venues via the downtown skywalk system”

241 W Washington St

🚶 Connected via skywalk from Convention Center

Parking

Pro tip: Pre-book parking on SpotHero to save money during events. Walk-up rates spike during major conventions.

28 E South St Parking Lot

parking $$ ★ 2.7

“Surface lot just south of Lucas Oil Stadium — a solid option for stadium and Convention Center events”

28 E South St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

“Surface lot on East South Street — convenient for Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center events”

31 E South St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

45 E South St Parking Lot

parking $$ ★ 4

“24-hour surface lot on East South Street near Lucas Oil Stadium”

45 E South St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

“24-hour surface lot on S Meridian — convenient for Lucas Oil Stadium events”

501-549 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

“One of the closest garages to the Convention Center on Illinois Street — steps from the skywalk entrance”

50 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Blue Garage (Circle Centre)

Blue Garage (Circle Centre)

parking $$ ★ 3.9

“South entrance to Circle Centre — escalator access to the mall and skywalk system”

26 W Georgia St

BMO Plaza Garage

BMO Plaza Garage

parking $$ ★ 3.5

“Mid-block Pennsylvania Street garage between Monument Circle and the north downtown corridor”

135 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Capital Center Garage

Capital Center Garage

parking $$ ★ 3

“Underground garage near Monument Circle with ~517 spaces — a quieter alternative to the Convention Center garages”

251 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Capitol Commons Garage

Capitol Commons Garage

parking $$$$ ★ 1.8

“Closest garage to the Convention Center — but you'll pay for the convenience”

20 N Capitol Ave

Circle Centre Mall Garage

parking $$ ★ 4.3

“Best value downtown parking — $2 for up to 3 hours, connected to Circle Centre Mall and skywalk system”

48 W Maryland St

City Park Garage

City Park Garage

parking $$ ★ 3.5

“Pay-on-foot automated system near Gainbridge Fieldhouse — cameras on every floor”

120 E Washington St

CityWay North Garage

CityWay North Garage

parking $$ ★ 4.2

“CityWay mixed-use development garage — between the Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium on Delaware Street”

301 S Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

CityWay South Garage

CityWay South Garage

parking $$ ★ 2.5

“CityWay south parking structure — convenient for Lucas Oil Stadium and Convention Center overflow”

357 S Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Convention Center Lot 3

Convention Center Lot 3

parking $$$ ★ 4.7

“Surface lot directly adjacent to the Convention Center south entrance — ~380 spaces”

327 S Missouri St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Court Street Garage

Court Street Garage

parking $$ ★ 2.7

“Connected to Claypool Court and the Indiana Repertory Theatre — one of the closest garages to the Convention Center”

33 N Capitol Ave

Express Park Garage

Express Park Garage

parking $$ ★ 3.8

“24/7 garage right on Pennsylvania Street — early bird rate $15 if you enter before 9 AM”

20 N Pennsylvania St

Gainbridge Fieldhouse Northeast Lot

“Official Pacers game-day lot directly northeast of Gainbridge Fieldhouse”

126 S Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Government Center Garage

Government Center Garage

parking $$ ★ 3.5

“State government garage near the Statehouse — public access available, moderate rates”

100 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Indiana Government Center North Garage

“North government garage at Senate & Ohio — public access, 10 min walk to Convention Center”

100 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Huntington Plaza Garage

Huntington Plaza Garage

parking $$ ★ 4.4

“Monument Circle-area garage on Pennsylvania Street — central location for downtown dining and events”

35 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Hyatt Regency Garage

parking $$$ ★ 4.5

“Attached garage for the Hyatt Regency — 2 min walk to Convention Center, publicly accessible”

1 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204

JW Marriott Garage

JW Marriott Garage

parking $$$ ★ 4.2

“Attached to the JW Marriott — connected to Convention Center via skywalk, publicly accessible”

10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Lucas Oil Stadium South Lot

Lucas Oil Stadium South Lot

parking $$$ ★ 4.7

“Largest surface lot adjacent to Lucas Oil Stadium — 1,499 spaces, $20-40 on event days”

601 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Market District Garage

Market District Garage

parking $ ★ 3.5

“One of the cheapest garages downtown — $8 max daily rate”

101 N New Jersey St

Market Tower Garage

Market Tower Garage

parking $$ ★ 3

“Central downtown garage steps from Monument Circle — $24 max daily”

139 N Illinois St

“Attached to the Courtyard and Residence Inn near the Convention Center — west-side convention parking”

501 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Merchants Garage

Merchants Garage

parking $$ ★ 3

“Downtown garage steps from Monument Circle on South Meridian — good value for evening events”

31 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Omni Severin Garage

Omni Severin Garage

parking $$$ ★ 4.6

“Omni Severin's attached garage near Union Station — 7 min walk to Convention Center”

40 W Jackson Pl, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Pan Am Plaza Garage

Pan Am Plaza Garage

parking $$$ ★ 3.8

“Large garage between the Convention Center and Lucas Oil — entrances on Capitol Ave and Illinois St”

201 S Capitol Ave

Plaza Park Garage

Plaza Park Garage

parking $$$ ★ 3.7

“Good value for Convention Center and Lucas Oil events — cheaper than Capitol Commons”

30 S Missouri St

Regions Tower Garage

parking $ ★ 1

“Best evening deal downtown — just $4 after 4 PM and on weekends”

150 E Ohio St

Sheraton Hotel Garage

Sheraton Hotel Garage

parking $$$ ★ 4

“Sheraton Indianapolis hotel garage near Monument Circle — publicly accessible”

55 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Union Station Garage

Union Station Garage

parking $$ ★ 3.9

“Best daily rates near the Convention Center — max $18 for 24 hours”

301 S Meridian St

Victory Field Lot

Victory Field Lot

parking $$ ★ 4.8

“Official Victory Field parking lot — also useful for Convention Center's west entrance and Lucas Oil events”

501 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Virginia Avenue Garage

Virginia Avenue Garage

parking $$ ★ 4.1

“Skywalk-connected to Gainbridge Fieldhouse — solid option for Pacers games and events”

155 S Delaware St

Washington Street Garage

Washington Street Garage

parking $$ ★ 4

“Skybridge to JW Marriott — great for Victory Field and Convention Center west side”

401 W Washington St

Westin Indianapolis Garage

Westin Indianapolis Garage

parking $$$ ★ 4.3

“Attached garage for the Westin Indianapolis — connected to Convention Center, publicly accessible”

241 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

White River State Park Garage

White River State Park Garage

parking $$ ★ 4.2

“Main parking garage for White River State Park — serves the Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana State Museum, and Canal Walk”

650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

White River State Park Parking Lot

“Primary parking for the Indianapolis Zoo, Eiteljorg Museum, and White River State Park — ~10 min walk to Convention Center”

801 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204