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Updated: Friday, 18 May 2012, 7:17 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 18 May 2012, 6:08 AM EDT
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) - With Pole Day Saturday and Bump Day Sunday, it will be a busy weekend at IMS.
This weekend is also an opportunity for folks to spend a lot of money.
Some expenses are unavoidable; others are flexible.
Tickets:
Tickets each day are $15 per person; admission is free for children 12 and under.
A separate ticket is required for entry each day.
Parking:
Click here for a map of the track and parking lots.
Infield parking is available on a first come, first served basis in Turn 3 and the North 40 outside of the track (located off 30th Street). These locations are free, but a limited number of spaces are available.
Once these are full, fans can park in Lot 2, located across Georgetown for $5 per day.
Souvenirs:
IMS T-shirts cost $25-30 for an adult and $18 for kids.
IMS souvenir hats cost $18-30.
The IMS gift shops offers other souvenirs, like diecast cars, programs and pencils.
Outside vendors have not set up yet.
Food:
Fans are allowed to bring in coolers with food and drinks.
Coolers must be no larger than 14 inches by 14 inches.
Glass bottles/containers are not allowed.
The track also offers a range of food, like burgers, hot dogs and corn dogs. A chicken finger basket, for example, costs around $7; soda costs $3-4.
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