Preparations for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge shift into high gear next week, as all full-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams and drivers head to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a two-day Open Test, scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 and Thursday, April 24, 2025.
The test, held on the historic 2.5-mile oval, gives teams an opportunity to dial in their setups ahead of the biggest race of the year. The event will also feature the Rookie Orientation Program (ROP) and refresher tests for returning veterans.
đź“… Test Schedule Overview
Wednesday, April 23
- 10:05 a.m. – Noon: Veteran drivers only
- Noon – 2 p.m.: Rookie Orientation Program & refresher tests
- 2 – 6 p.m.: All participants on track
Thursday, April 24
- 9:30 a.m. – Noon: “High Boost” session (increased engine power, similar to Fast Friday)
- 2 – 5 p.m.: General testing continues
👀 Fans Welcome – Viewing & Amenities
Fans will have access to the Southeast Vista grandstands and the Turn 2 Viewing Mounds throughout both days of testing. Due to IMS Museum renovations, general parking is available in Lot 3P across 16th Street, with ADA parking at the Front Museum Lot. Fans will enter through Gate 3, and IMS staff will assist with safe street crossings.
🖥️ Streaming & Coverage
The Open Test will be streamed live on the INDYCAR YouTube channel, with real-time data and timing available via INDYCAR.com and the INDYCAR App powered by NTT DATA.
🏎️ Participants: All 2025 Indy 500 Entrants
AJ Foyt Racing – Santino Ferrucci, David Malukas
Andretti Global – Marco Andretti, Marcus Ericsson, Colton Herta, Kyle Kirkwood
Arrow McLaren – Kyle Larson, Christian Lundgaard, Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel
Chip Ganassi Racing – Scott Dixon, Alex Palou, Kyffin Simpson
Dale Coyne Racing – Jacob Abel, Rinus VeeKay
Dreyer & Reinbold/Cusick Motorsports – Jack Harvey, Ryan Hunter-Reay
Ed Carpenter Racing – Ed Carpenter, Christian Rasmussen, Alexander Rossi
Juncos Hollinger Racing – Conor Daly, Sting Ray Robb
Meyer Shank Racing – Marcus Armstrong, Helio Castroneves, Felix Rosenqvist
PREMA Racing – Callum Ilott, Robert Shwartzman
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing – Devlin DeFrancesco, Louis Foster, Graham Rahal, Takuma Sato
Team Penske – Scott McLaughlin, Josef Newgarden, Will Power
As the Month of May begins to build momentum, this Open Test will serve as the first real look at who might be fast—and who has work to do—heading into the 2025 Indianapolis 500.
Philipp Kraus / Media Credit – Penske Entertainment
