INDIANAPOLIS – As NASCAR prepares to commemorate 30 years at the Racing Capital of the World, fans have two opportunities to celebrate Brickyard Weekend early with free community events, Brickyard Fan Fest on Thursday, July 11, and Hauler Parade on Thursday, July 18.
“We’ve been counting down to Brickyard Weekend since the return to the oval was announced,” Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles said. “Fan Fest and Hauler Parade are opportunities to share the anticipation and excitement with fans before the green flag waves on the 30th anniversary of one of the crown jewels in the NASCAR calendar.”
Brickyard Fan Fest takes place at the Bottleworks District, 850 Massachusetts Ave., in Indianapolis, on Thursday, July 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. It is a family-friendly, free event. Fans can expect attractions like race car displays, driver and special guest appearances, and other activations and giveaways. The Garage Food Hall will be open for dinner. Joey Logano, driver of the Team Penske No. 22 Ford Mustang and two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, will sign autographs and meet with fans from 6-7 p.m. Trivia with The Quizzler will follow the autograph session.
The NASCAR Hauler Parade kicks off Brickyard Weekend on Thursday, July 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. Haulers will drive down Main Street in Speedway in an epic display of color and excitement. After the parade, they will be displayed on Main Street. Fans can get an up-close look at their favorite driver’s hauler while enjoying free entertainment, special guest appearances, race-themed activities, photo opportunities, and more.
The Brickyard Weekend race lineup includes the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 presented by Advance Auto Parts on Saturday, July 20, and the NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 presented by PPG on Sunday, July 21. Both series will practice on Friday, July 19.
The NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 presented by PPG will be broadcast on KORN Country 100.3.
