THE HONDA INDY 200 AT MID-OHIO

September 12-13, 2020

Rounds #10 & #11 of the 2020 season - Doubleheader Weekend! 

GENERAL INFO – The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is one of the oldest permanent road courses on the IndyCar schedule. The track opened in 1962, built by a contingent of local business owners. Professional open wheel events date back to 1970. Several remodel enhancements have occurred since opening, but the track provides a beautiful background for the IndyCar event.

COVID UPDATE – The track encourages everyone to follow safe practices while at the track. Practice social distancing, maintaining a 6 foot separation from others. Use frequent hand washing and use many of the hand sanitizer stations at the track. Cloth face coverings are required at all times while on the grounds. All guests will be screened in their vehicles with contactless temperature checks before entering the parking areas. A temperature of 100.4+ will disqualify all occupants of the vehicle from entering.

Mid-Ohio encompasses 330 acres. Infield parking consists mostly of hard packed grassy areas. This track is in the country. Don’t count on convenience stores or retail locations to purchase your supplies near the track. Bring everything with you.

Everyone must either have a general admission ticket for entry. The grandstands will be closed for this event. Infield parking is $30 unless you have a state ADA license tag or hanging placard. Food and drink are allowed in, but no glass bottle.. Grilling is allowed in the camping areas only. Track food vendors offer mostly fair/carnival food at typical event prices. Pets are allowed, but discouraged. All pets must remain on a leash and you must clean up after your pet.

Bring a hat, comfortable walking shoes, lawn chairs, sunscreen and rain gear. If it rains, you’ll encounter some areas with mud. Bring allergy meds if you need them. Expect hot and humid temperatures, as it is August in the Midwest. Some shade trees offer viewing areas out of the sun. Very few permanent restroom facilities, mostly temporary restrooms.

There will not be any complimentary fan shuttles active this weekend. 

SPECIFIC LOCATION – 7721 Steam Corners Road (also known as Country Rd 37), Lexington, Ohio 44904, off Interstate 71. About an hour drive north Columbus, OH and about an hour and 20 minute drive south of Cleveland, OH. Rural area, slow entering, even slower exiting. Pack your patience. Eastern time zone.

TRACK WEBSITE – midohio.com

TRACK CONFIGURATION – Permanent road course, with 13 turns, rolling hills and elevation changes. Course is 2.258 miles.

PREFERRED AIRPORTS – Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).

PARKING – Inside/infield of the track costs $30. This fee does not include admission. ADA parking in the infield and along the Boulevard near the drive over bridge is complimentary if you have a state issued handicap plate or a handicap hanging placard. Infield parking can get muddy if it rains. No designated spots, just open grass fields. Outside of the track, parking is at the Southeast Gate 3.

ENTRY POINTS – All traffic must enter through Gate 1. Gates 1, 2 and 3 are located off Steam Corners Road on the south side of the track. Security is subject to search all items and/or vehicles.

TICKET INFO – Be forewarned - no tickets will be available for purchase at the gate during the race weekend, and there are only a limited amount of tickets available on a first-come, first-serve basis at midohio.com. If you previously purchased tickets, yours will be valid for entry. Answers to questions regarding previously purchased tickets can be found at midohio.com/covid19faq. Call the ticket office for any additional questions at 1-419-884-4000. ADA parking is also available by calling the above number. It was always highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance to avoid lines at entry gates, but now you need to make that a requirement. If you leave the facility and want to return the same day, make sure to have your ticket scanned. Otherwise, you will be charged again at re-entry as your ticket will be invalid – no exceptions. If you leave, at re-entry, you will again go thru the COVID-19 procedures outlined near the beginning of the article.

Many fans like to rent golf carts to make it easier and quicker to maneuver around the course. Golf carts are available for rent from National Carts at 1-800-940-8068. Or www.nationalcarts.com. No additional track fees are charged when renting from National. If you bring your own personal cart or other off-road vehicles, you must purchase and display a Vehicle Pass from the track for $100. You must purchase your vehicle permit before you arrive. Call the ticket number above for further details.

PROHIBITED ITEMS – No scaffolding, platforms or tree climbing. No firearms, weapons or fireworks, no glass in the Paddock area. You must cleanup after your pet, if you do not, you will be asked to leave the premises.

CAMPING – Camping is available and somewhat encouraged, as the track is reasonable isolated in the country. Bring your supplies with you as there is a lack of convenience stores or retail near the track. Ice is sold at concession areas. Weekend motorhome and tent camping sports may still be available. Weekend general admission tickets with the camping or motorhome pass will be required. Motorhomes are available for weekend rental. See track’s website mid-ohio.com for additional info. The track does not provide water or electrical hookups but dump stations are offered. Showers are available on the west side of the Maintenance Facility, bring your own supplies. Pre-purchase of your camping permit is highly recommended. Know dimensions of your unit and call the ticket office at 1-419-884-4000.

QUESTIONS? – midohio.com