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.
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.