RVing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Indy 500 Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Want to see the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”? The Indy 500 was pushed back from its normal Memorial Day weekend schedule this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it will roar back to life on August 23, and you can get right in the middle of the action with an RV vacation. Don’t want to wait that long? Spend your Fourth of July RVing at the GMR Grand Prix race, held July 3-4.

RVing is a great way to experience a weekend at the “The Brickyard” — if you get a spot onsite, you can set up your home away from home right next to the speedway and walk to all the events. If you choose to camp offsite, you can wake up in a beautiful natural setting, spend the day at the track and return home to the respite of your campsite for an evening under the stars.

Reserve Your Site

Several of the parking lots around the track open up for RV camping on race weekends, and it’s not too late to snag your spot. Some offer electric services while others offer dry camping only, so make sure to read the details to ensure you get the best site for your needs. Pumping and water delivery services are available as well as showers, ice and firewood sales.

Indy 500 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Camping Map
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If you prefer an offsite camping location, you can find several great options within a few miles. Raceview Family Campground is found directly across from Lucas Oil Raceway just seven miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and it creates a race-friendly atmosphere with full hookups and all the amenities for its campers. A few miles south, Lake Haven Retreat offers full hookups and everything you need next to a 22-acre lake stocked with fish.

On the east side of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis KOA Campground provides the family-friendly atmosphere you know and love from this national chain. Enjoy the onsite water park, dog park, pool and playground, and bring some apples and carrots to feed the owner’s friendly horses. Check the Indiana campground roster for more options — you’ll want to look at Marion, Hendricks, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson and Morgan Counties for places to stay within half an hour or so of the track.

Reserve Your RV

We currently have seventeen units in our fleet at Williamson Auto & RV, LLC, with Class A, Class C and trailer units available for you to rent. The larger RVs we have can sleep up to nine people, so you’ll find great options no matter the size of your group. Keep in mind your plans for getting around Indianapolis as you make your reservation. You can tow a travel trailer to a campground and then unhitch it so you can drive untethered to the track, or you could tow your car behind one of our drivable units. If you’re planning on going straight to the track and not leaving until you head home, you don’t even need a separate vehicle.

In any case, RVs go fast for Indy weekends, so you’ll want to make your reservation early. Contact us to discuss your needs and we’ll set you up with a great unit perfect for your getaway. We’re located in Scipio, Indiana, about 65 miles southwest of Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a convenient halfway point from Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati.

After you’ve got your accommodations lined up, pack your sunglasses and sunscreen! The Indy 500 and GMR Grand Prix races are truly unforgettable experiences, and we look forward to helping you and your loved ones pack these weekends with enduring memories.

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RV Profile: The Rear Living Room Jayco Trailer

Now that spring has arrived and COVID-19 restrictions have begun to lift, you may be ready to stretch your legs and head out on your next adventure. Fortunately, an RV vacation offers a great opportunity to do just that. Williamson Auto & RV, LLC, has a wide range of recreational vehicles, campers and travel trailers ready for you to rent, and one option you may want to consider is the Rear Living Room Jayco Trailer.

Rear Living Room Jayco Trailer Floor Plan

Some RVs cram a lot of features into a tiny footprint, crowding the interior and making guests feel cramped. This layout takes the opposite approach and puts the focus on spacious accommodations while still providing all the necessary amenities. Featuring a queen bedroom on the front end and a large living space at the rear, this 30-foot travel trailer was designed for two people to live in roomy RV luxury, but a foldout sofa and convertible dinette tucked in a slideout create enough sleeping space for another guest or two to join your adventure.

The generous living area features an entertainment center with a TV on one end and a big bay window at the rear with the kitchen running along the back wall. A pair of big, comfy swivel chairs sit in front of the rear window, allowing you to enjoy wide-open views of your natural surroundings or just lounge together in front of a movie. The kitchen includes a full RV refrigerator, a stove with oven, a microwave, a sink, plenty of counter space and a convenient pantry, plus pots and pans, plates, silverware and cooking utensils. You’ll also find a full bath with shower plus storage space in the bedroom, so there’s room for everything you need. 

This unit also comes equipped with folding outdoor lounge chairs, a folding outdoor table, outdoor mats, campfire cooking and grilling tools, a coffee pot, a cheeseboard and more. As with all Williamson rentals, we include bed linens, towels and paper products. This RV can be towed by a large SUV or truck, so you have the flexibility to unhitch once you get set up at your campground to go on daytime excursions.

The Rear Living Room Jayco Trailer currently rents for $130 per night, and we offer discounts for longer rentals. You can find us in Scipio, Indiana, centrally located between Indianapolis, Louisville and Cincinnati, and you can pick up this RV at our location or we can deliver it to your destination. 
Get in touch to learn more about this great RV and start planning your getaway! We look forward to helping you get set up for your next adventure.

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