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Practice runs, concerts, food and fun are all part of Carb Day 2018

Posted at 2:13 AM, May 25, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-25 02:13:10-04

INDIANAPOLIS --  Carb Day kicks off at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 25.

It's the last time drivers get to practice before the big race on Sunday.

And there are two concerts to enjoy - Blues Traveler and Train.

General admission tickets are $35. Kids 15 and under get in free with an adult ticket holder.

 

SCHEDULE

8 a.m.                        Gates open

8 - 9 a.m.                   Historic Race Car Laps

11 - noon                   Indianapolis 500 practice

12:05 p.m.                 Indy Lights Driver Introductions

12:16 p.m.                 National anthem

12:25 p.m.                 Drivers start your engines

12:30 - 1:20 p.m.       Indy Lights Freedom 100 Race

1:45 - 3 p.m.              Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge

2 p.m.                        Miller Lite Carb Day Concert Venue Open

3:30 - 5 p.m.              Blues Traveler Concert

5 - 6:30 p.m.              Train Concert

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