Carb Day is an annual tradition at the Indy 500. Racing fans will get to enjoy not only the spoils of racing, but also a complimentary concert featuring O.A.R., 38 Special and Jane’s Addiction.
Indy 500 2015: Carb Day schedule and TV coverage
Racing and a rock show.
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Carb Day, the shorthand for “Carburation Day,” is a reference to teams tuning their carburetors before the race in the past. While cars have moved beyond them, the name remains intact as a throwback to racing’s history.
The event allows racing fans to not only see practice runs and short races, but also provides an in-depth look into the world of pit crews and other behind-the-curtain facets of auto racing.
In addition to the musical performance and racing, fans can also enjoy a Troy Lee autograph session, garage tours, vintage car exhibition and other activities. The Indy 500 Carb Day festivities begin at 8 a.m. ET and continue on until the Jane’s Addiction concert concludes. The show is tentatively scheduled to finish at 6:30 p.m.
The full schedule can be found below, as well as the broadcast information:
Schedule of events
- 8 a.m. ET: Gates Open
- 8 - 10:30 a.m.: Bob & Tom Live Show - IndyCar Fan Village
- 8:30 - 10 a.m.: Vintage Car Exhibition
- 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: IMS Midway Open
- 9 - 10 a.m.: Troy Lee Program Autograph Session - Plaza
- 10 - 11 a.m.: Firestone Pin Distribution - Plaza
- 11 a.m. - noon: Verizon IndyCar Series Practice
- 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Free Ivy Tech Garage Tours - Sign the waiver in Gasoline Alley Garage #35
- 12:07 p.m.: Indy Lights Driver Introductions
- 12:30 p.m.: Indy Lights Freedom 100 (40 Laps)
- 2 - 3:10 p.m.: Tag Heuer Pit Stop Challenge
- 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.: O.A.R. Concert - Turn 4 Infield Stage
- 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.: 38 Special Concert - Turn 4 Infield Stage
- 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Jane's Addiction Concert - Turn 4 Infield Stage
- 6 p.m.: Gates Close
How to watch
Where: Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis
When: 11 a.m. ET
TV: NBCSN
Online streaming: IMS Live Stream
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