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 125cc. Unlike oval events at IMS, riders compete in the Red Bull Indianapolis GP rain or shine.

The 2010 Red Bull Indianapolis GP is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 29. Practice takes place Friday, Aug. 27,

with qualifying Saturday, Aug. 28.

Schedule The RBIGP weekend is packed with racing action and off track events. Click here to learn more.

Directions We'll make getting to IMS a piece of cake.  Follow this link to get directions Click here to learn more.

Parking & Tailgating There are several different locations to park and tailgate at IMS Click here to learn more.

Camping-Overnight Parking Get the full experience of the Red Bull Indianapolis GP and spend the weekend at IMS.Click here to learn more.

Lodging We've set up an area to help plan your hotel accomdations.     Click here to learn more.

Around the City The moto culture explodes during RBIGP weekend.  There's something every night.  Click here to learn more.

Family Affair IMS is large park, with exciting racing and vendor space.  Its a great place for families. Click here to learn more.

MotoGP Glossary Not up on the lingo? We've got the basics for you. Click here to learn more.

Vendor Marketplace Its probably the largest consumer moto shopping plaza anywhere.. Click here to learn more.

Pit Walkabout Get up close to the MotoGP riders for their 2nd stop in the US. Click here to learn more.

RBIGP FAQs You've got questions and we've got answers. Click here to 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.

• 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden and Jorge Lorenzo both have finished on the podium (top three) in both years of the Red Bull Indianapolis GP.

• 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.

• 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.

• The very first motorized race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was a motorcycle event Aug. 14, 1909.