Preakness has a different venue this year: Laurel Park. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to get there if you have tickets.

Horse-racing fans planning to drive in should expect delays on U.S. Route 1, MD 198 by Laurel Fort Meade Road and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration.

Limited parking will be available at the event, and there will be designated areas for ride-sharing drop-offs and pickups. Parking pricing and pre-purchase options can be found on the Preakness website.

The event was sold-out as of Thursday, with only parking passes listed for sale online, at $221 per vehicle.

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Driving routes are also available on the site.

“Race attendees should remember to obey all rules of the road including paying attention, traveling the posted speed limit and driving sober,” a spokeswoman for the highway administration said. “Consider using public transit.”

However, MARC trains won’t be an option for those going to Laurel Park to watch the ponies.

The Camden Line, which includes stops in Laurel, doesn’t usually run on weekends, and the Maryland Transit Administration said there won’t be dedicated train service for Preakness due to low demand. People who previously purchased tickets were offered the option of a refund or complimentary on-site parking, said an MTA spokesperson.