North Vista

(Section 48 Row B) This section is in the middle of the North Vista, just east of the tunnel. There is a big screen Video monitor just opposite the seats. You can see the cars coming out of turn 3 through the short chute and around turn 4. Concession stands and bathrooms are a short distance away. Easy access from the North (30th Street). I usually park in the developement just north of 30th Street. Easy access in and easy access out. Row B is the first row in the stands. Most people think it is too low. However if you are bringing kids or are short they are great. No one blocks your view. The safety guards chase people away that stand in front of the seats.

We traded for seats in the North Vista one year, and ended up in the wheelchair row (Row A), which was actually on the front of the walkway, in front of and below the first row of actual seats. I would challenge anyone to find a seat that is closer to the actual racing surface - WOW. I wouldn’t want to sit there every year, but it was amazing to be that close, literally only 5-6 feet from the concrete wall, in the middle of the turn.

i’ve got tickets in the north vista row 22 section BB seats 1&2…does anyone know how good these seats are?

Tiffany- I’d say those are good seats. Are there better seats? Yes. Are there worse seats? Absolutely. You’ll be at the entrance to turn four, so you should be able to see all of turn three, turn four, and down the front stretch. Not bad at all! Don’t worry about the seats… just have fun at the race!

Just moved my seats to the North Vista, Section 25, rows HH and JJ. Will send my pics after the race this year. Previously, we sat in section 41, directly across from the video board and above the tunnel. We decided to move more into turn four, so that we can see the cars leaving turn 4 and heading into the straight. The tradeoff here, is that we won’t be able to see the video monitor as well. But if you’re going to watch the video monitors all day, you might as well watch from your couch! Can’t wait ’till May!

Hey, I was wondering if these are good seats for me and my 10 y/o. North Vista Sec 36 Row G? For both of us it is our first time to the IMS. Are there any suggestions on things we should/shouldn’t do to make this a memorable, safe, and fun experience? Thanks, Thurat

Thurat- Some would say that those seats are a bit low, but I think they will be okay especially for first-timers. You should have a great view of turn 4 and a pretty good view of turn 3, but you probably will not be able to see the cars when they are up close to the wall between 3 and 4… not really that big a deal.

As far as advice… be prepared for a very long hot day. Bring sunscreen and/or hats, sunglasses, etc. Bring hearing protection of some kind. Bring a cooler of drinks or be willing to go buy drinks during the race. Most importantly, bring patience and a good attitude… that makes all the difference in the world! You will have a great time and a lot of fun, even if it’s a bit overwhelming… there’s nothing else like it!

This will be my first time at IMS. We have seats in North vista sec 31 row GG. How are these seats? I’ve heard you can’t see the whole track? Slightly disappointing but what should we expect?

Bigeza2000- I think you’ll be happy with those seats. IMS is a very big place, and there are no seats that allow you to see the entire track. You should be able to see the cars beginning with the end of the backstretch, in turn 3, all the way through 4 and partway down the front stretch. That’s not bad at all. There should be two jumbo TVs you can see to follow the other action. Have fun!

I have seats in North Vista S 34 row NN seats 7 and 8, Do you think this will be good seating?

Tiffany- Yes, those will be good seats. The key to getting good seats in the North Vista is to be up high. Generally speaking, double-letter rows are best… NN is the fourth row from the very top. Enjoy the race!

Got tickets today! North Vista Section 31, Row W, are these good seats? Can’t wait, I’ve always wanted to go. This is the first time I’ve ever even been to the track. My Dad was a friend of old A.J.’s in years past. I’m finally getting to go Dad RIP.

I got tickets sec 45 row kk seats 1-6 whats the view like and are these good seats

tede- I think those are pretty good seats, in fact I have been in 45 JJ for the last few years. You’ll have great views of turns 3 & 4, some of the backstretch and some of the frontstretch. The cars will disappear very briefly when they are directly in front up close to the wall, but so what? Most of the time they come out on the other side just fine. There is a video board almost directly in front, and many times the North Vista doesn’t get filled up so you can spread out a little if you want to. There is absolutely no shade or other protection from the weather, so come prepared. Bottom line… there are “better” seats, but these aren’t bad at all. See you there!

Paul hey pal thank u for getting back what seat # do u have? I think that is a good view sat in sec 41 ff couple of times you see alot of track. do you have any pictures from your seats you can post. I also got camping passes in lot A a short walk to our seats and most importantly a short walk after its along day in them stands wouldnt miss it for nothing though

tede- Sounds like I’ll be right in front of you… I’m in 45/JJ 3&4. Sometimes we move a row or two away for “breathing room” if there are empty seats (and there usually are). I can’t get to my pics from there right now but I will see if I can post some soon. See you there!

Oh boy got tickets and camping passes lot 1A wont b long now we r stoked

Hello all, we love the north vista. He people are great and friendly. We sit in section 45, jumbo tron rocks. Not to rowdy, and not to lame. Great for teens and adults. We do a father son trip every year all guys from 14 to 71 this year. It’s great everything’s close and you can see the drunk college kids on the party deck in the infield, and in general admission. It’s a show within a show. Haha. See you all there, less then a month away. Todd have a blessed day!

Just picked up 2 more tickets. If anyone has extra tickets. Let me know. We still need 6-8 I believe. If no one backs out. Which usually happens. It’s always the first timers that back out. Once you go, you can’t wait to get back. God bless and have a great day. Todd

can anyone tell me where the seats are as in Section: S30 , Row: JJ , Seat(s): 17-18. and if they are good or bad, i got them as a free gift and was just needing to know if i should go or not. Please post back soon, thanks!

mikey- Yes, absolutely you should take advantage of those free tickets and go to the race. Those are good seats… if you look at the overhead photo you’ll see a blue 30 which indicates section 30. You’ll be right at the entrance of turn 4 and row JJ is good and high so you’ll have a good view… you’ll probably be able to see a good portion of the front stretch as well. Have fun!

OK, this is kind of weird, but I just took my tickets out of the envelope from the IMS that came today and it looks like I received tickets that are the exact same as what Mikey above says he was given. My tickets are North Vista, Section 30, Row JJ, seats 17 & 18. Anybody got any idea how this could be?

Yes very weird, no idea Vince but I can tell ya the North vista rocks. See ya all there. Hey Paul I’ll buy ya a beer there. Vince there will be plenty of open seats down by us in section 44 and 45 just come sit with us down low. We have the jumbo tron anyways.

Vince- I think it’s the Speedway’s new overbooking strategy… before the race they’ll ask for volunteers to watch a later race and the compensation will go up the closer it gets to the green flag. Gotta fill the seats somehow.

Obviously I’m kidding… if you are sure that your tickets say NV Sec 30, Row JJ, seats 17 & 18, then I suspect Mikey is mistaken about where his tickets are. I wouldn’t worry about it too much.

Tbstanford34- Yes, I’ll see you there… I’ll be the dork with the recording gear, scanner, yellow headset and wires all over the place. Won’t be long now!

will race fans its almost here and we will c u all
there my darling daughter and friends sec 45 kk 1-6 and paul ill buy the first round c u there

We are headed down from the region. We just picked up 4 more tix. Sec 43 QQ 5-8. But we most likely will not be sitting there. Still looking to go 44-46 lower. Need room for 13 men, from ages 13-71. Stop by for a beer we park in the FREE LOT. Just south of 30. We park backing up to 30th, between Fuller and Auburn. East of the entrance, right next to where the state troopers park their cars. Bags, washers, food, and drinks. We will be there from 6am to race start and then again after.have a great, and blessed day. See you all there. Same seats, same parking stop every year. YES I LOVE INDY!!!!!

We are in section 31, rowAA seats 1-6..these good seats? thanks Sally

what a wonderful day with my darling we walked everywhere and the settled in the best seats in the house 4 the fast 9 we could see 1,2 and 4 great view good stuff c u all next weekend camping in lot 1a sat and sun night

Sally- You’ll have a pretty good view of turn 3 and a great view of turn 4. The cars will disappear for a little bit when they hug the wall between 3 and 4, but that’s no big deal. You’ll be able to see a video screen to your left and probably a little of the one to your right. Have fun at the race!

Just scored 2 tickets in the north vista!!! Taking a friend with me that has never been to the indy 500 or any other race!!! gonna be a good day of drinking n racing!!! see you all there!!!

We have a chance to get seats in section 51 row jj
these any good?

tizzymom- Those are good seats… you’ll be able to see part of the backstretch, a great view of turn 3, the cars might disappear briefly in the short chute, but then you’ll see them go through turn 4 and onto the frontstretch. JJ is a good high row. Enjoy the race!

I have two tickets for sale n vista sec 45 row kk
seats 5and 6 anybody iterested and a camping pass in lot 1A pretty close to our seats let me know their right behind pauls seats my# 317-590-5235 c u all there

Paul - What is the best way to get to section 31, rowAA seats 1-6, I know there will be hundreds of peoples/cars……so looking for the easiest access point in and out. Any suggestions?

Sally- I go in through Gate 9 on the northwest corner near 25th & Georgetown Rd to get to my seats in North Vista because I park near there (Lot 1B). But obviously any gate location will get you there if you’re willing to walk a little (or a lot!). As for getting out, it depends on where you need to go… all lanes on Georgetown Rd south of 30th St are directed south toward 16th & Crawfordsville Rd and it can take a long time for the pedestrians to clear out and the traffic to start moving. Unless you’re willing to park away from the track a little and do some walking, the best plan is to just hang out for a while until some of the traffic clears.

Are you coming from the north? If so and you don’t mind walking. Park north west of the track. Just south of 30th. Free parking and it’s easy to get out if you want to leave early. If you stay for the whole race. Which we do. Plan on stopping and resting by your vehicle and having a pop and a sandwich. It’s fun to watch all the goofs rush out and sit in traffic. So be smart and take your time. If you do park there enter the track in turn 4 walk east to your section. Have a blast. See ya there. We park backed up to 30th, by auburn.

Great time was had by all. Can’t wait till next year. See you all in 363 days. Hot indeed. Fun indeed. Memories indeed. God bless, and thank God for a safe Race. Todd