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5 reasons you’ll love the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, April 26-28
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The most thrilling event of the season is back! Get ready to grab your friends and family and head out to Barber Motorsports Park for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, April 26-28.
This three-day extravaganza features fast cars and fun for the whole family—read on to learn more.
Tickets sell out quickly, so act fast.
90 laps, 207 miles and unlimited fun
In April, thousands of Indycar fans will make their way to The Magic City for the event of the year—the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix.
During the three-day event, guests can meet racing celebrities, check out impressive sportscars and—of course—see dozens of the best Indycar drivers race to the finish line.
- What: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix
- When: Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28
- Where: Barber Motorsports Park, 6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Leeds, AL 35094
- Tickets: General Admission tickets range from $25 to $55; kids 15 and under are admitted FREE with a ticketed adult
The event is held each year at Barber Motorsports Park, an 880-acre, multi-purpose racing facility. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Birmingham, Barber Motorsports Park is one of the most beautiful racecourses in the country—in fact, racing enthusiasts often call it “The Augusta National of Motorsports.”
Learn more about this exciting motorsports event.
1. Put on your running shoes at the INDY 5K
What better way to kick off the weekend than by participating in the annual INDY 5K? Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, the INDY 5k will take participants down a 17-turn course on the Barber Motorsports Track itself.
Got what it takes? Register for the INDY 5k today.
2. See exotic + classic cars at the Car Corral
If you’re a car enthusiast, don’t miss out on visiting the Car Corral. Open to the public and free to view, the Car Corral features a diverse array of exotic and classic cars, owned by collectors from around the country.
Have a car you’d like to showcase at the Car Corral? Check the ticket page to purchase a display pass.
3. Hang with friends & family in the Fan Zone
The Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix is fun for the whole family, and nowhere is that more true than the Fan Zone. At the Fan Zone, you’ll find:
- An exciting kids’ play area
- A workforce development career fair
- A beer & cocktail bar
- Food trucks
- A Ferris wheel
- And more
BONUS: At the Fan Zone, you can meet the stars of the NTT IndyCar series and the NXT series for FREE driver autographs.
4. Go “behind the scenes” at The Garage
There’s no cooler place for racing enthusiasts than The Garage. The working hub for race teams, The Garage is a chance for you to have a close-up experience with Indy 500 cars and their drivers.
5. Proceeds benefit Children’s of Alabama
Last year, the event raised more than $350,000 for Children’s of Alabama, which provides the finest pediatric health services to all its patients. This year, Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix will continue its support of the incredible institution by donating:
- A portion of ticket sales
- All proceeds from the Ferris Wheel in the Fan Zone
- All proceeds from the INDY 5K
Plus, Medical Properties Trust will host a charity dinner and silent auction in the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum on Friday night, April 26. All proceeds from this dinner and the silent auction will benefit Children’s of Alabama.
Get your tix to the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix today 🎟️
Tickets to the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix sell out fast, so make sure to get yours today.
- What: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix
- When: Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28
- Where: Barber Motorsports Park, 6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Leeds, AL 35094
- Tickets: General Admission tickets range from $25 to $55, kids 15 and under are admitted FREE with a ticketed adult
Will you be at the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix this year? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know!
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