2011 Indy 500

Listening to Randy B on the radio now. Some of you might like to hear his announcement that the Snake-Pit will be back in full force this year.
Being sanctioned by IMS I'm not sure it will be very similar to what I saw in the 70's.... but who knows. The guys on the program were yuking it up pretty well.

Track opens in 1.5 weeks, this Saturday there are about 60 college teams there for an emerging technology competition.

 

Not everyone knows who Randy B or the Snake Pit is...

 

Good point. I figured anyone who clicked on a 500 topic would though.

Randy Bernard, CEO of the Indy Racing League.

Snake Pit, A festive atmosphere on the inside of the track's infield, originally established in turn 1, that was sort of like a Woodstock without the bands.... but maybe with more nudity and drinking. The proverbial den of sin your grandmother warned you about.

http://indymotorspeedway.com/500party.html
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IMS says to Donald Trump, "You're Fired!"

The Donald will no longer be the pace car driver this year. He has been let go.

I'm hoping they make it a former 500 winner. That's the way it should always be. Period.

 

Thought they outlawed untrained celebs handling pace car duties decades ago......

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They never should have picked that idiot in the first place!

They picked AJ Foyt to replace him.

 

Was at the track today. Balloon glow and fireworks were rained out, but did eat an awesome tenderloin at Dawson's on Main St in Speedway.

Its the month of May! Let the fun begin!!!!

 

Saturday, May 14th

Opening Day at the Speedway as we get rolling with the Centennial Celebration of the first running of the Indy 500!

Track Day Schedule

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Celebration of Automobiles
Click here for info on the 250+ cars being shown! http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/eventinfo/42148/

10:00 a.m. Parnelli Jones Q & A Session
10:40 a.m. Parnelli Jones Autograph Session
11:00 a.m. American Dairy Association Pin Distribution
11:00 a.m. Pace Car Club Lap Track
11:50 a.m. Interview with Honorary Starter Mayor Greg Ballard
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Veteran Practice
1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Rookie Orientation Program
3:00 p.m. IMS Historian Donald Davidson Q & A Session
3:45 p.m. IMS Historian Donald Davidson Autograph Session
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. TBA Musical Act
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Veteran Practice

FYI...if anyone is coming in from out of town, feel free to stop by the Indy Cars & Coffee on Saturdays.

 

indy coffee spot, please. I am coming for the Viper Club meet. Brickhouse Restaurant 12 noon. any suggestions on lodging and restaurants would be welcomed

 

C&C Details here: http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=240098

Lodging downtown might be the most fun. You can walk to restaurants and bars. SMS on here strongly recommends the brand spanking new JW Marriott downtown. www.jwindy.com

If you need a serious steak fix, St Elmo's is world famous. You must try their shrimp cocktail...legendary and will clear your sinuses.

A Hoosier tradition is the Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. Dawson's on Main St in Speedway, walking distance from the IMS ticket office outside Turn 1 serves up one of the best in town. Grindstone Charley's, just down Crawfordsville Rd, also serves up a tasty BPT sandwich.

If you like Tamales, diners, Drive-ins and Dives just filmed an segment at the Tamale Place.
Last night, they just aired a DDD episode that featured Zest in Broadripple.
In another, Guy showed up the eats at 3 Sisters Cafe in Broadripple. We have their recipe for Blueberry Goat cheese Pie.
Burgers at Bub's Burgers in Carmel also made Food TV. Bub = Big Ugly Burgers.

Shapiro's is THE place to go when you traditional deli fare. Cornedbeef piled to the moon!

So, whatcha in the mood for?

 

Today was Rookie Orientation. We went out to the Speedway to watch cars drive fast. Really excited for opening day this weekend.

 

conflict with Viper Clud meet. starts at 10 am at Champion dodge

 

News just said 90% chance of rain on Saturday. Let's hope it changes between now and Sat!!!



Forgot to mention, Blue Angles did a fly over today at the Speedway.

 

I just read that Scott Speed will be driving this year. Good luck to him.

 

"Charlie Brown's" for breakfast, on Main. Best place to rub elbows with some old time real drivers.

 

What can you get on WiFi/ I Phone at the track this year. Live timing and scoring? PA system? I was going to add XM radio to my phone and that would give me the PA system. Trying to get there for Fast Friday. Definate on race day.

 

Then Dawson's for lunch and a breaded tenderloin with fries & onion rings?

 

I didn't get to see him run at ROP yesterday. Last I heard rumored was they were still working on his car. Not sure if they got it done in time or if he drove Tung's car. Either way, he did pass ROP. That's the important part to have gotten out of the way.

I think it was JR Hildebrand that didn't complete all, but he is expected to do so this weekend and be good to go.

 

does this help? http://www.indycar.com/news/show/55-izod-indycar-series/42764-streaming-video-part-of-indy-practice-package/

 

Yes, Thanks. I'm thinking race day I can have live timing on this site and Indy Car channel on XM in my headphones. 2 I Phones. I'll just geek clearout.

 

I took my two teenage daughters and my best friend to Indy last year. It was a hoot. 3 days of racing, parades, and serious fun in Indianapolis. I imagine this will be the best year ever. Even though we won't be at the track this year, our minds and hearts will be at Indy.

 

Opening Day at the Track today! Rain held off until 3PM. Really nice day to be there.

The Celebration of Automobiles was amazing. So many cars spread all over the place. I never did get to see all of them. I need to go through my pics and see how they turned out.

Back to the track tomorrow. That will make 4 times in the last week. I love the Month of May in Indy.

 

Today is looking to be rained out.

So here're some pics from yesterday:
Race related: https://picasaweb.google.com/ZUL8TR83/Indy5002011OpeningWeekend#

Car show related: https://picasaweb.google.com/ZUL8TR83/Indy5002011CelebrationOfAutos#

 

Great start, keep the pics and reports coming!

 

great pics!

fat guys in yellow shirts, you know it's May in Indy!
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