2026 Hawthorne Community Center Day at the Track

Join us on Wednesday, May 13 to celebrate the past year at Hawthorne Community Center, support future HCC efforts, and enjoy a day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway! It's the return of the annual HCC Day at the Track!

This annual event offers guests an opportunity to visit the IMS during the height of IndyCar season and explore the excitement on the grounds while enjoying food, raising a glass together, building community, and supporting the Hawthorne Community Center at the same time.

Attendees will have access to garage passes, a delicious lunch, complimentary beer and wine, and an opportunity to watch drivers practice for the Indy 500.

If you are a resident of the Hawthorne Neighborhood or Near West, please enter promo code - HCCNeighbor for a 50% discount.

⏰ Schedule:

11 am North Chalet Tent opens for guest arrival

• Build community with other neighbors and friends of Hawthorne Community Center.

• Lunch buffet will open at 12:00 pm and be available until 2:30 pm.

12:30 pm Program begins

• Learn about the exciting work that Hawthorne Community Center is engaging in to drive change within the Hawthorne community and how you can support the organization.

1:00 pm - 6 pm

• Guests are able to sign up for garage passes and are free to explore the grounds and watch cars practice for the Indy 500.

Purchase your tickets by using the "Tickets" button. Ticket sale proceeds will go to the work that we are doing to support prosperity and well-being in the community!

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:

Physical tickets for the event are required for entry. We will reach out to registered ticket holders prior to the event to provide details about ticket pick-up.

Not able to attend the event but want to contribute? You can make a donation to Hawthorne Community Center on the ticketing page.

Have questions about the event? Reach out to Caleb Sutton at [email protected].

The goal of this event is to raise funds for the Hawthorne Community Center and for everyone to have a nice time at the IMS!

This event is a rain or shine event. Parking is not included in your ticket purchase.

Hawthorne Community Center has been the heart of Hawthorne Community for over 100 years! Our mission is to provide or facilitate services and programs that meet the economic, educational, financial, social, recreational and civic needs of the entire Hawthorne Community.

Our programs focus on embracing youth, adults and the community as a whole. We are intentional about growing prosperity and well-being in our community and we are working hard to impact two generations of community members.

For more information visit our website at https://hawthornecenter.org

Info: Build community and network with other neighbors and friends of Hawthorne Community Center.

Info: A complimentary lunch buffet will be open. Soft drinks, water, beer, and wine are included.

Info: Learn about the exciting work that Hawthorne Community Center is engaging in to drive change within the Hawthorne community and how you can support the organization.

Info: Guests are able to sign up for garage passes and are free to explore the grounds and watch cars practice for the Indy 500.

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