IMS, Aramark unveil new concession items for 2025 Indy 500.
In mere days, IndyCar drivers from across the globe will compete in the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, burning through thousands of gallons of ethanol along the way. Fortunately for spectators at the race, your fueling options will be much more varied and taste a whole lot better.
Aramark Sports and Entertainment, now in its second year as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's food and beverage partner, recently announced new concession items available for sale during the Indy 500 on May 26. Here's what's new food-wise at the track this year.
More: See what the Indy 500's biggest spenders eat on race day
All of the items listed below will be available for purchase at the Refreshments Express in the IMS Pagoda Plaza.
Pretzel brat: Bratwurst wrapped in soft pretzel dough, served with pale ale beer cheese ($11.99).
BBQ pork wheels: Round "wheels" of parmesan, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, garlic and smoked pork shoulder, topped with barbecue sauce ($11.99).
Buffalo "Totchos": Tater tots covered in Buffalo chicken, nacho cheese sauce, pico de gallo and ranch dressing ($11.99).
Pork belly potato chips: Kettle-cooked chips topped with sweet chili sauce, Yum Yum Sauce (Japanese condiment of mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar and spices), green onion and sesame slaw ($11.99).
King corn dog: Jalapeño and cheddar bratwurst fried in four-onion corn breading, whole grain mustard and bourbon honey mustard ($11.99).
Circle City meatball hero: Beef meatballs, marinara sauce, provolone cheese and roasted peppers and onions on Portuguese milk bread ($11.99).
In the morning, the Refreshments Express will offer the following breakfast items:
Loaded tots: Tater tots with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and sausage gravy ($8.99)
Breakfast dogs: Sausage links with scrambled eggs, salsa and cheddar cheese ($8.99)
Breakfast burrito: Scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, pork sausage and American cheese in a flour tortilla ($6.99).
Biscuits and gravy: Buttermilk biscuits and pork sausage gravy ($6.99).
In addition to the Refreshments Express concessions, the IMS will feature outside vendors throughout the circuit. They include:
Abbiocco Pizzeria: Based out of The Garage Food Hall in the Bottleworks District, Abbiocco will serve slices of pizza.
Mambo's Cheesesteak Grill: A mainstay at Pacers and Fever games, with two full-time locations in the Salesforce Tower and The AMP at 16 Tech, Mambo's will offer its classic and Latin-inspired takes on the Philadelphia classic.
Ardys Concession: An Indy 500 mainstay, Ardys will be back with its Filipino barbecue skewers.
More about Ardys: How a Filipino family became the culinary identity of the Indy 500.
Nelson's BBQ: The Wakarusa-based barbecue caterer will dole out slow-cooked meats.
Che Chori: The drive-through eatery based just east of Speedway, self-billed as Argentine street food with an artisan twist, will serve its renowned empanadas.
More: Che Chori appears on national TV. Here's what makes it special.
If you're looking to feed yourself on a budget, you can bring your own food and drink, including alcohol (no glass containers), in a cooler as long as it is no larger than 18 inches by 15 inches by 15 inches in volume.
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