[arctic monkey21]

1. At this point staying may depend on who still has rooms available. Being on the north is more convenient to getting to and from Anderson. Longer commute to IMS.

2. Parking really depends on where you sit. Ideally to minimize walking you want to park towards the area you sit. Also the closer to the track the more expensive and can be harder to get in and out. I go with a game plan of a general area to park and remain flexible.

3. You won't see the whole track. Go in with that in mind. Outside of the turns gives the most view. Shade is only available in the Paddock, A and B stands, and parts of E and C. Everywhere else will be in the sun. The Paddock,A, and B probably give the best views of pit stops and pre race activities.

4. A second person that can read traffic maps on their phone is helpful. Tune the radio to 93.1 WIBC. It will be all Indy 500 coverage including constant updates on traffic for pre and post race. Traffic flows can and will change from year to year. So advice that worked in the past may not work again.

The Little 500 will have a larger crowd than you may be expecting. Prepare for a short night of sleep before the Indy 500.

Remember you can take in your own food and drinks at IMS. They will check bag sizes on race day. Other days they tend to not check that so much.