Event Information

The Red Bull Indianapolis GP is a round of the MotoGP World Championship, the most prestigious motorcycle road racing series in the world. It has taken place annually since 2008 on a 16-turn, 2.621-mile road circuit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that incorporates part of the Speedway’s famous oval.

All three World Championship classes compete at the event: MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3. Unlike oval events at IMS, riders compete in the Red Bull Indianapolis GP rain or shine.

Directions We'll make getting to IMS a piece of cake. Learn More

Track Map The Red Bull Indianapolis GP has a unique layout. Find out where to go with our detailed map. View Map

Parking & Tailgating There are several different locations to park and tailgate at IMS. Learn More

Know Your Zone This program is designed to help Indianapolis Motor Speedway guests identify the best driving routes to their parking locations near their seats. Learn More

Camping-Overnight Parking Get the full experience of the Red Bull Indianapolis GP and spend the weekend at IMS. Learn More

Transportation Services We will help you get around the track as quickly and easily as possible. Learn More

Lodging We've set up an area to help plan your hotel accommodations. Learn More

Spotter Guide Make it easier to spot your favorite riders with our easy to read spotter guide. View Guide

Motorcycles on Meridian Downtown Indianapolis comes alive with the roaring of motorcycles throughout the GP weekend. Learn More

Cycle World Rolling Concours Cycle World, America's leading motorcycle media brand, is proud to announce the exciting return of the Cycle World Rolling Concours to be held in conjunction with the 2012 Red Bull Indianapolis GP.  Learn More

Vendor Marketplace Motorcycle enthusiasts can see and purchase gear from top motorcycle equipment and accessory companies. Learn More

Ducati Island Enjoy fashion shows, Ducati bikes, and many other attractions. Learn More

Pit Walkabout Get up close to the MotoGP riders and teams with a pit walk through the MotoGP Paddock at IMS. Learn More

IMS Kids Club The IMS Kids Club is an organization for the young race fans in your life. It has fun and exciting events for kids during all of the events, as well as year round. Learn More

A few other facts about the race:
 

• Seven-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi won the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP in 2008.
   
• Jorge Lorenzo has earned the most podium (top three) finishes in the MotoGP class scoring four podiums in the first five years of the Red Bull Indianapolis GP. Dani Pedrosa is second with three podiums and Americans Nicky Hayden and Ben Spies tied with two apiece.

• Alex de Angelis became the first motorcycle rider to top 200 mph at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, reaching a top velocity of 201.3 mph during the 2009 race. The current motorcycle top speed record at Indianapolis is 208.6 mph set by Honda’s Dani Pedrosa in 2012.

• Riders in the Red Bull Indianapolis GP can lean their bikes as much as 60 degrees in corners, with the tire contact patch with the asphalt only equaling the size of a credit card.

• Dani Pedrosa holds the MotoGP track record in Indianapolis. Pedrosa clocked a lap at one minute, 38.813 seconds on his factory Honda during qualifying in 2012.
   
• Dani Pedrosa is the only rider to win multiple Red Bull Indianapolis GPs. Pedrosa won the premier class in 2010 and 2012. Pedrosa is also the only rider to earn multiple pole positions (two) in the MotoGP class in Indianapolis.
   
• The very first motorized race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a motorcycle event Aug. 14, 1909.