IMS fans encouraged to participate in 'Race to Renew'

Indy 500

The "Race to Renew" is in full swing, with time ticking away for current ticketholders to secure their seats or apply for upgrades for the 2017 Indy 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. Today marks the halfway point for this exciting 500-hour campaign that rewards loyal IMS customers with several fun perks.

"Excitement for the 2017 Indy 500 is already building and it's great to see so many fans renewing their tickets or requesting upgrades," said Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles. "There's not too much time left, so don't miss this opportunity to secure the seats you want for next year's big race."

"Race to Renew" allows fans to lock in their current seat at the most recent price and be first in line for upgrades. Got to www.ims.com/renew to learn more. Fans who take advantage of this opportunity will receive several benefits including:

A commemorative 2016 Indy 500 DVD
IMS concert pre-sale access
Special insider access to events and experiences
Commemorative tickets and packaging (reorders only)

The 2017 renewal campaign began at 12:01 on Monday, May 30, and ends on June 19 at 8 p.m. You can watch the full "Race to Renew" promo video by clicking here.

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Tickets are now on sale for the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational, Lilly Diabetes 250, the Crown Royal Presents the "Your Hero's Name Here" 400 at the Brickyard and the Red Bull Air Race. Fans have three quick, convenient methods to buy tickets:

Online: Visit www.ims.com/tickets. Tickets are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Phone: Call 800-822-INDY or 317-492-6700 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday.

In Person: Visit the IMS Ticket Office at the IMS Administration Building east of the 16th Street roundabout and outside Turn 1 of the oval between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday.

Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are available. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at 866-221-8775 for more information.

Information on parking and camping at IMS events is available at www.ims.com/tickets.