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The premier open-wheel series in North America. Robert has attended every Indianapolis 500 since 2000. IndyCar is the anchor of everything Racing Passport does.
The closing stretch of the IndyCar season.
Racing Passport's flagship IndyCar trip is the Indianapolis 500. For any race on the calendar below, a curated trip can be built around your situation.
The flagship is the Indianapolis 500 in May 2027. The interest list is open below.
The First-Timer at the Indy 500: A Conversation Guide
First-time Indianapolis 500 attendee questions, answered by a 27-year veteran. The conversation guide for the buyer planning their first Memorial Day weekend.
Hospitality Decoded: Premium Tiers Across Motorsport
Premium hospitality across F1, IndyCar, NASCAR, and IMSA explained. Paddock Club, suites, terraces, infield access compared from a 27-year veteran.
Carb Day Is the Friday Most First-Timers Skip
Carb Day at the Indianapolis 500 is the Friday before the race. Final practice, Pit Stop Challenge, Snake Pit. Why most first-timers skip it and why they shouldn't.
Inside The Racing Passport: The Two-Tier Indy 500 Product
The Racing Passport for the Indianapolis 500 is two products: The Curated Trip and The Racing Passport on-site hosted experience. How each one works, who fits which.
Triple Crown of Motorsport: Indy 500 + Monaco
The Triple Crown of Motorsport is the Indianapolis 500, the Monaco Grand Prix, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Only one driver has ever won all three. Plan two.
What to Pack for the Indianapolis 500
A 27-year veteran's packing list for the Indianapolis 500. Memorial Day weather, sun protection, race-day essentials, what to leave at the hotel.
Where Are They Now: The 33 Dreams Tracking Format
33 Dreams of Indy tracks driver journeys through the Road to Indy ladder. The where-are-they-now format and what we have learned tracking these drivers.
Where Should I Stay for the 2027 Indianapolis 500?
Where to stay for the 2027 Indianapolis 500. Speedway-adjacent, downtown, airport corridor, Carmel zones compared from a 27-year veteran.
Why I Do Not Sell Every Race
Racing Passport plans a selective list of races. The reasoning behind which races make the list and which races do not, from a 27-year veteran of the sport.
2027 Indy 500 Hospitality Packages: What's Actually Included
2027 Indy 500 hospitality packages explained by a 27-year veteran. Pagoda Penthouse, Tower Terrace, Paddock Penthouse, Pit Road Terrace tiers compared.
Indy 500: Pagoda vs Tower Terrace vs Paddock Penthouse
Pagoda Penthouse, Tower Terrace Penthouse, Paddock Penthouse compared from 27 years inside the speedway. The three premium seats at the Indianapolis 500.
Is the Indianapolis 500 Worth the Trip?
Is the Indianapolis 500 worth the trip? Yes, and here is the full answer from a 27-year veteran. First-timers, families, F1 fans, NASCAR fans, weather, budget.
The Transistor Radio That Started 27 Years at the Indy 500
How a grandfather's transistor radio tuned to the IMS Radio Network broadcast became the foundation of twenty-seven years at the Indianapolis 500.
The 2027 Indianapolis 500 Buyer's Bible
Plan your 2027 Indianapolis 500 trip from a 27-year veteran. Where to stay, where to sit, which days, and the two ways to book it.
Indy Is Life
Felix Rosenqvist. David Malukas. 0.0233 seconds. What the 110th Indianapolis 500 reminded me about why this place is unlike anything else.
Indy 500 Race Weekend 2027: Carb Day, Legends Day, Race Day
The 2027 Indy 500 race weekend day by day. Carb Day, Legends Day, race day. What a complete 2027 Indianapolis 500 trip includes.
Indy 500 Tickets and Seating: A Veteran's Guide for 2027
Indy 500 tickets and seating from Robert Earl, who has attended every Indianapolis 500 since 2000. Where to sit for the 2027 race.
Indianapolis 500 Hotels: Where to Stay for the 2027 Race
Where to stay for the 2027 Indianapolis 500. The four hotel zones around IMS, the trade-offs of each, and how the hotel choice shapes the trip.
How to Plan a 2027 Indianapolis 500 Trip: 12-Month Guide
Planning a 2027 Indianapolis 500 trip starts twelve months out. A month-by-month guide from a 27-year Indy 500 veteran.
He Was a Cool Guy
A conversation with Sebastian Wheldon at the Ocala Karting Grand Prix in 2017. He was almost nine years old and had his father's eyes.
Every driver from USF Juniors to Indy NXT since 2010. Career stats, race results, and where they ended up.
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