THE HONDA INDY 200 AT MID-OHIO
Presented by the HPD Ridgeline
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
July 2-4, 2021
Round #10 of the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season
GENERAL INFO – The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is one of the oldest permanent road courses on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule. The track opened in 1962, built by a contingent of local business owners. Professional open wheel events date back to 1970. Several remodeled enhancements have occurred since opening, and the track provides a beautiful background for the INDYCAR event. The track encompasses 330 acres. Infield parking consists mostly of hard packed grass areas. This track is in the country. Don’t count on convenience stores or retail to purchase your race supplies near the track. Bring what you’ll need with you!
The Paddock will be open to fans. To enter the facility, you will need a minimum of a general admission ticket. A separate Paddock credential is required. Kids 12 and under receive free Paddock access with ticketed adult. Call the ticket office for details. Golf carts are available for rent thru National Carts, 1-800-940-8068, nationalcarts.com. Personal golf carts can be brought in, but must display a vehicle pass. Call ticket number for pricing and availability.
Food and drink are allowed to be brought in, but no glass bottles in the Paddock. Grilling is allowed in the camping and infield areas only. All live fires must be extinguished before leaving the area. The track food vendors offer mostly fair/carnival food at 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, ground cover, sunscreen and rain gear. Come prepared for whatever the forecast is projected! The infield parking has no designated spots, just grassy areas with a few trees. Expect hot and humid temperatures, as the date is the first week in July in the Midwest. Very few permanent restroom facilities, mostly portable toilets.
Mid-Ohio’s course is also used as a driving and riding school that provides professional driving and motorcycle riding instruction to participants at all skill levels. They boast of 53,500 graduates, including 18,500 teenagers and 13,000 motorcycle riders!
SPECIFIC LOCATION – 7721 Stream Corners Road (also known as County Rd 37), Lexington, Ohio 44904, off Interstate 71. About an hour drive north of Columbus, OH and about 1 hr. 20 min drive south of Cleveland. Info at 1-419-884-4000.
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 – Parking is provided inside and outside the track. Inside, parking is on hard grassy areas and it can get muddy with rain. Weekend and daily parking passes are available – call ticket number. Parking pass does not include admission, which is sold separately. Handicapped parking is available in the infield along the Boulevard near the drive over bridge. You must display a state issued handicapper hang tag or license plate to use. Call ticket office number for cost and availability.
CREDENTIALS – Credentials can be picked up at Gate 3 at the Registration building. Will Call is also located at the same location. To use a credential, you must wear closed toed shoes.
ENTRY POINTS – Gates 1, 2 and 3 are located off Stream Corners Road on the south side of the track. If you need to purchase tickets, use Gate 1, cash or credit accepted. If you already have your tickets, use the express lane. No tickets are sold at Gate 3. Security is subject to search all items. Follow the signage and pack your patience, one way in, one way out on country roads.
TICKET INFO – A variety of ticket packages are available, including limited grandstand seating, general admission and Paddock passes. Call 1-419-884-4000 for information, availability and purchase. ADA parking and grandstand seating near the infield souvenir and food street patio is available, including wheelchair accessible seating. Recommend to purchase tickets in advance to avoid lines at the entry gates. You can also avoid a higher price at the gate by purchasing in advance. If you leave the track, be sure to have your ticket scanned, otherwise, you will be charged again at re-entry as your ticket will be invalid.
Fans who have remaining credit from the 2020 season can use it towards paddock and pit passes. To use your credit, call 1-419-884-4000.
PROHIBITED ITEMS – No scaffolding, platforms or tree climbing. No firearms, weapons or fireworks, no glass in the Paddock area. You must clean up after your pet or you may be asked to leave the track.
CAMPING – Camping is available and somewhat encouraged, as the track is reasonably 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. Camping of all types includes motorhome/RVs and tents. Weekend general admission tickets with camping or motorhome pass will be required. 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 your camping permit is highly recommended. Know how long and how wide your unit is measured and call the ticket office at 1-419-884-4000 asap.
QUESTIONS? – midohio.com
COVID INFORMATION AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Make a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination card and bring it with you. Masks or face coverings are not required for all who have been fully vaccinated. If you have not taken precautions of getting vaccinated, MASK UP!
Keep in mind that neither INDYCAR nor the track promoters have control over the Center for Disease Control or state and local regulations. Regulations are changing daily in many areas as the virus is still active. Safety to all fans and competitors is first and foremost. Read signs and follow instructions!
Although forgettable for many, 2020 will be remembered for no fans in attendance for spectator sports worldwide. INDYCAR sets the standard as the premier entertainment series in auto racing and we are not going racing full-time, full-schedule with fans in the stands!
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