Fan Guide
The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is a comprehensive motorsports facility in Lexington, Ohio, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course sits on 380 acres and features a permanent road-racing circuit with two primary race track configurations: 2.4-mile, 15-turn or 2.258-mile, 13-turn layout.
Please use the tabs below to find information related to the facility. This information can be helpful for planning your trip to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. We look forward to seeing you at our facility!
The Quality Inn and Suites Bellville-Mansield is the Preferred Hotel of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, located in Bellville, OH, approximately 7 miles from the track. Contact Quality Inn & Suites Bellville-Mansfield at (419) 886-7000.
Camping
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course has Motorhome/RV spaces throughout the facility and a campground available for tent camping and/or non-self contained units. We also offer Reserved Motorhome/RV spaces for select events. Two Weekend General Admission tickets are required along with a Camping or Motorhome Pass. A complete list of camping rules and regulations can be found below.
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Typical fee for club weekend camping is $20 per weekend. Fees are subject to change per contracted group. Season Pass holders will be allowed to camp at no extra charge.
Camping will be limited to the following areas: trackside along the boulevard, South Paddock grass, and Carousel (up to the gate). Spots are not reserved and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
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A: Children 12 and under are admitted free accompanied by a ticketed/credentialed adult. However, if you wish to sit in the grandstand during select events, children will need a grandstand ticket.
A: Typically events will continue even if it's raining or threatening rain. In certain instances races may be delayed, however it is very rare that an entire event is canceled due to inclement weather.
A: Please call our security department at (419) 884-4000 ext. 3013, or dial 9-1-1.
A: Yes, you do. To gain entry to all the areas your ticket grants you access to, please keep your ticket with you at all times, even if you have a paddock access wristband. This is done to protect the investment of fans and ensure proper access. Season Race Passes must be scanned upon entry AND exit throughout the event. Event tickets will be scanned upon entry AND must be scanned upon exit if you are planning to return the same day. If you fail to have your tickets scanned upon exiting, you WILL BE REQUIRED to purchase a new ticket to enter. No exceptions.
A: Since the track is located in between two large cities, you can use either Cleveland Hopkins International Airport or John Glenn Columbus International Airport. For small planes, Mansfield Lahm Airport is an option.
A: While Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course does not encourage bringing pets to the track, we do allow them. Pets are the responsibility of the pet owner. Pet owners are liable for any injury or damage caused by their pets. All pets must be kept under the control of a leash no longer than 6 ft. Please be courteous and clean up after your pet. Failure to do so will result in removal from the event. Pets are not permitted in any buildings, concession areas, grandstands or viewing mounds, hospitality locations, paddock/garage areas, false grid, or pit lane. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course reserves the right to restrict/remove disruptive or exotic pets. If your pet disrupts or causes harm to another individual or property, you and your pet may be removed from the facility without a refund.
A: Yes, 90.3 FM carries audio from our public address system during spectator events throughout the season.
A: See above for directions. For GPS or online mapping directions, enter 7721 Steam Corners Road (also called County Road 37), Lexington, Ohio 44904 as your final destination address.
A: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course opens its spectator gates at 7:00 am each morning of the event weekend. All spectators must be off the premises by 7:00 pm or within an hour of the last scheduled event of each day. Campers can stay until 10:00 am on Monday following the event weekend.
A: Plenty of free parking is available on site at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. If you prefer, there are a limited number of Infield Parking Passes that may be purchased for IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio and MotoAmerica at Mid-Ohio events. Motorcycles are permitted in the infield without a pass at all events. Infield Parking Passes require the purchase of a spectator ticket and will not be sold as stand-alone items. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course reserves the right to close the infield, without notice, as deemed necessary.
A: Yes. Weekend camping sites are available for tents and Motorhome/RVs. A camping pass is required along with an admission ticket for each person over age 12 who is camping.
On event weekends, Season Race Pass holders will have early entry. Please watch for email updates. General spectator campers may enter through Gate 3 Thursday after 5:00 pm until 9:00pm. All campers arriving after 9:00 pm on any evening will not be permitted to enter the facility and will be staged until 7:00 am the following morning. All guests who are camping for the weekend are welcome to stay until 10:00 am on Monday following the event weekend. Tent camping spots are available on a first-come first-served basis. Motorhome/RV spots marked as reserved may only be occupied by the person who purchased the spot and has the appropriate pass. Non-reserved spots are available on a first-come first-served basis to those with a non-reserved motorhome/RV pass. General campground areas measure approximately 40'x25'. Dimensions of motorhome/RV spots vary. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM until 6:30 AM. Refer to Camping Information for complete list of camping rules and regulations.
A: Yes, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course offers a family camping area, located in front of the regular general campground area. This area is ideal for those with children looking for a family friendly stay during the race weekend. A weekend admission ticket is required along with a tent or RV camping pass.
A: There are no water or electrical hook-ups, but there are dump stations available for campers.
A: Bicycles are allowed at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, however, may not be used in Paddock Area. Personal golf carts and non-street legal off road vehicles (including, but not limited to, ATVs, UTVs, and side by sides) are permitted if displaying the proper pass/sticker purchased from Mid-Ohio for $100 and follow the Golf Cart & Off Road Vehicle Policies & Guidelines found HERE. Fee and registration waived during Vintage Motorcycle Days.
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Thursday: 6:45am - 6:00pm
Friday: 6:45am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 6:45a - 5:00pm
Sunday:6:45am - 12:00pm
- Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course opens the spectator Gate 1 at 7:00 am each day of a scheduled race weekend. All non-camping spectators must be off the premises by 7:00 pm of each day. Campers can stay until 10:00 am on the Monday following the event weekend.
- While Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course does not encourage bringing pets to the track, we do allow them. Pets are the responsibility of the pet owner. Pet owners are liable for any injury or damage caused by their pets. All pets must be kept under the control of a leash no longer than 6 ft. Pets cannot be left in vehicles unattended. Please be courteous and clean up after your pet. Failure to do so will result in removal from the event. Pets are not permitted in any buildings, concession areas, grandstands or viewing mounds, hospitality locations, paddock/garage areas, false grid, or pit lane. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course reserves the right to restrict/remove disruptive or exotic pets. If your pet disrupts or causes harm to another individual or property, you and your pet may be removed from the facility without a refund.
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To purchase tickets at the track, please enter Gate 1 (Main Gate) from Steam Corners Road. Will Call pick up is located at Gate 3 (Registration Building until 5pm, then at Security Building after 5pm). PLEASE NOTE: Tickets will only be sold at Gate 3 from 5pm to 9pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Campers staying in the Carousel or North Woods should enter through the gates at Steam Corners Road. Early entry on Thursday of event weekends will be through Gate 3 only. The North Gate off Texter Road will remain closed until exiting at the end of the race weekend. No sales at North Gate.
- Gate 3 entrance is only for guests with credentials, Will Call customers, and workers. There will be NO SALES AT GATE 3, except from 5pm to 9pm. All spectators who need to purchase tickets before 5pm will be redirected to the Gate 1 (Main Gate).
- Please follow the signs and directions of the parking marshals.
- Speed limit is restricted to 20 mph in all areas of the track.
- Personal golf carts and non-street legal off road vehicles (including, but not limited to, ATVs, UTVs, and side by sides) are permitted if displaying the proper pass/sticker purchased from Mid-Ohio for $100 and follow the Golf Cart & Off Road Vehicle Policies & Guidelines found HERE. Fee and registration waived during Vintage Motorcycle Days.
- Quiet hours will be enforced from 10pm-6am. No generator usage will be permitted between these hours anywhere around the facility.
- Spectator bicycles permitted anywhere on Mid-Ohio property, with the exception of the paddock and pit areas.
- Scaffolding is prohibited. All platforms must be permanently mounted on truck beds, not more than six feet above ground, and incapable of being elevated. Please do not block the view of other spectators.
- Climbing and sitting in trees, or using trash barrels as viewing platforms, are not permitted. No tents may be tied down to spectator fences. No tents, canopies or dining flies may be erected on amphitheater viewing mounds. Popup canopies are permitted on top row only as long as it is not obstructing view of other spectators. Sitting and standing on gates is not permitted.
- Stadium Seats are not permitted in the grandstands.
- All spectator, pedestrian and mound areas are not permitted to be reserved by roping off or covering with tarps overnight unless authorized by Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Any tarps, etc., left overnight will be collected by Mid-Ohio staff. These items can be picked up at Security, located at Gate #3.
- To preserve Mid-Ohio's family atmosphere, profanity and drunkenness will not be tolerated. If you are bothered by your neighbor at the camping area or by another spectator, please report them to Security personnel. Security is located at the Gate #3 entrance. 419-884-4000 extension 3013. Please respect the rights of others.
- Corner worker personnel are trained to deal with on-track emergencies, therefore, under no circumstances are spectators permitted to cross fences or go on-course at any time.
- No firearms are permitted on Mid-Ohio property.
- In the interest of safety, Mid-Ohio reserves the right to inspect all personal property, including vehicles, campers, backpacks and coolers.
- All photographic, video and digital images taken during any track event, including those featuring spectators, whether made or purchased by Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course or its affiliates, are property of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and may be used in advertising and promotional materials at its sole discretion.
- Please keep your ticket with you at all times. You will be required to show your ticket along with appropriate wristband to enter select areas of the facility and/or hospitality areas.
- There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets, camping passes, infield parking or other event related passes.
- No individuals will be allowed access to 'hot areas' of the track or pits without the proper credentials.
A WEEKEND TICKET includes Friday-Sunday admission
A GRANDSTAND TICKET includes general admission, as well as a reserved seat in the grandstands with a view from the Keyhole to The Esses. A limited amount of tickets are available for each event. Children 12 and under must have a grandstand ticket to enter the grandstand.
A PIT PASS grants admittance on pit lane* for IndyCar up to 30 minutes prior to the race on Sunday.
ALL CANADIAN and INTERNATIONAL ORDERS requesting a printed ticket can be picked up at Will Call only. Print at home is also available. Season Passes purchased by guests outside of the continental US must be picked up at Will Call.
A PROCESSING FEE of $10.00 is added to all ticket orders purchased online or in person at the Ticket Office. The fee does not apply to gate purchases during the event.
VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS or DISCOVER purchases at the track must be made at Gate 1 until 5:00pm during race weekends. After 5pm, credit card sales will be at Gate 3.
A limited number of INFIELD PARKING passes are available for IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio and MotoAmerica at Mid-Ohio events. Infield parking for these events is included with a Season Race Pass. Infield parking passes are not required for motorcycles. Infield parking passes must be purchased with a general admission ticket to the event. Infield parking is free during the Vintage Grand Prix and the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.
ALL DAY PARKING at Mid-Ohio is free in the general parking area. Please be aware that outbound traffic at the conclusion of the events will utilize both the incoming and outgoing Boulevard lanes that filled the facility. Please ensure you follow your desired route at the appropriate time by reading the signs and through the instruction of traffic marshals and law enforcement officers. Eventually, each outbound lane will result in a 'no choice' exit pattern. All outbound traffic patterns will lead to an interstate where you will have your choice of directions.
All non-infield parking is free in the general parking area, located on the southeast area of Mid-Ohio near Gate 3.
A limited number of infield parking passes are available for IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio and MotoAmerica at Mid-Ohio events. The pass guarantees convenient parking in the infield for the entire event weekend. Infield parking passes are available in a limited quantity and require the purchase of a spectator ticket. Infield parking passes are not required for motorcycles.
Please be respectful and follow the instructions of all parking marshals. We want everyone to be safe.
No personal vehicles are permitted in the paddock areas. Ample parking is available close to the paddock areas.