J Stand
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J Stand is located on the outer northwest side of the track, beginning just past the apex of turn four and continuing to the exit of turn four. J Stand is considered to be one of the best seats in the house for the US Grand Prix as it offers fantastic views of USGP turn one which is a prime passing zone. USGP turns two, three, four, five, and six can also be seen. J Stand is bordered on the north by the Northwest Vista, and on the south by H Stand.
According to a 2004 count conducted by Indianapolis Star reporter Curt Cavin, J Stand has 8,580 seats.
J Stand sections start at section 30 on the north side next to the Northwest Vista and run through section 1 on the south side next to the H Stand. Rows are A through JJ except for section 30 which is shorter.
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J Stand History
- Built in 1962.
- Additions in 1964 & 1965.
- Renovated in 1996.
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Sources
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#1 - Anonymous (January 3rd, 2006 at 12:49 pm)
This is my favorite stand because of the view and the price is lower than the vistas. You see coming out of 3, the short chute all of 4 and all the main straight. The higher the sect # the better view of the main straight is. I started out in sect 6 and am now in sect 28.
#2 - Anonymous (January 3rd, 2006 at 12:56 pm)
(Section 24 Row G) I love these seats. People bash ‘em for being low, but I don’t care. I climb up higher during quallies and don’t really see wht higher is better in this stand. There is a TV screen right in front, I can see the cars coming out of turn 13, all the way down the front stretch, and all of turns, 1, 2, 3 some of turn 4 & 5, and most of 6 before they go to the back stretch.
Level of car noise is perfect, you get the contrasting noises of the cars breaking HARD for turn 1 in your right ear, while the left ear picks up the cars already thru turns 1 & 2 and accelerating for a short time before turn 3 & 4.
Restroom and concession access is good, this stand is not covered, and the fans around me seem very knowledgeable and well behaved.
I’ve sat almost everywhere in this place at one time or another, and I really believe that these seats are among the best in the house for the USGP.
#3 - R22 (March 15th, 2006 at 9:05 am)
i’ve only set in J for one race. i thought the seats were most excellent…….
try to get so you can see most of the short chute, then all of turn four (INDY)……….
as historians know lots of action takes place coming out of four as the drivers position themselves for a pass on the main straight…….
there was a TV screen right across the track from me, that was very good.
for crash seekers, well stuff does tend to happen there.
personally, i didn’t like watching cars going away down the front stretch as much as watching them come towards me when in turn one or three…..
close to the coke lot and good parties……..
race on!!!
R22
#4 - Crispy (July 20th, 2007 at 11:21 am)
Sat in J for years including 1996 when we had the Guerrero/Zampedri/Salazar incident right in front of us.
Great view of the North end of the track and you can see all the way down the main straight. Only problem is you’re looking at gearboxes all the way down. You’d have to “memorize” who was where if you wanted to know what was happening by the time they get to turn one.
#5 - Fred N., Olathe, KS (May 12th, 2008 at 6:56 pm)
This is the best kept secret in Indy. I absolutely love it when they start accelerating in the short shoot going through the corner into the main stretch when they are ready to go green. You have a good view of 3, 4 and start/finish. Some don’t like seeing the backs of cars going down to start finish. I actually prefer seeing up close and personal how they got there. Only quirk though - try to get high. You can see more of three when you do.
#6 - Tom G. (March 12th, 2009 at 3:53 pm)
Sat in J Stand for the 2008 race. Section 18, Row L.
I thought the seats were a very good deal for the price. A video board right across the track from Sec. 18 made it very easy for me and my 7 year old son to follow the action during the race.
The view of the short chute, and turn 4 is excellent, but in sections 1-18 it is difficult to see down the finishing straight. J-stand is at an odd angle to the track. From the kink in Section 20, and up, you are right up against the turn 4 fence, and have a terrific view of the main straight. From section 16 on down the stands angle away from the fence until there is a gap of about 30-40 feet from the stand to the fence. Can’t imagine you’d see a whole lot in the lower section #’s.
My only reluctance at sitting in the J-stand is the preponderance of drunks. Now, drunks and car racing go hand in hand, and I’m no Pollyanna, but some people were just a little too blasted for my tastes. It was a good cultural learning experience for my boy. Heck, it reminded me of growing up in the 70’s and attending Buffalo Bills games. (I have fond childhood memories of seeing a drunk passed out in the urinal trough at Rich Stadium, and the nice fans giving him a warm shower.) I have forgotten how little public drunkeness is left at major sporting events these days. Anyway, I’m 40 now and prefer my life a little more sedate than that. From what I have read here, I’ll probably pay a bit more and look to move into a more upscale stand area and leave the drunks to their fun.
