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100th Indianapolis 500 - Meet-Up |
stevegm |
Sep 13 2015, 03:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
I know it is early. But, public tickets will go on sale in October. So I wanted to throw it out there.
Anyone going in 2016? Next year is the 100th running of the race. We've never been. So I figured it was a good year to go. My oldest son and I are planning to drive the 914 up to the race. Any advice on where to stay? I have a reservation at La Quinta Inn & Suites Indianapolis AP Plainfield. It is by the airport, about 13 miles from the track. We will be driving up from Charlotte - either through Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, or through Kentucky, depending on whether others might want drive with us. Maybe a 914 caravan? Our plan is to drive up on Friday, have Saturday to go to the museum, etc., watch the race on Sunday, and drive home Monday. |
Tom_T |
Sep 13 2015, 03:26 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Make sure to leave an extra day to see the museum with your son too, preferably after everyone goes home & easier to get in & thru.
My folks moved back to the Indy area in `71 with my Dad's job transfer, but I stayed in SoCal due to finishing college here - so I went a few times, & took my son to the museum when he was old enough. You & he will love it - much more than just Indy cars! PS - lotsa places to stay in Speedway (town) + Avon & Plainfield hotels aren't much further, but latter will have better pricing & easy to get to the Speedway if you drive up or rent a car in Indy. PSS - Maybe if you dye your hair white, put on the fake arrow on your head, carry a banjo & show your ID ... they just may let you sit with the VIPs!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
tscrihfield |
Sep 13 2015, 04:25 PM
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Drive Fast and Take Chances Group: Members Posts: 643 Joined: 8-September 10 From: Amelia Ohio Member No.: 12,156 Region Association: None |
Dad and I will be there...
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forrestkhaag |
Sep 13 2015, 05:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Scottsdale, Arizona Member No.: 17,273 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I am focused on attending with my Big Block Son in AZ in tow.
Literally, tow the 914 to some outlying town in the comfort and relative safety of a dependable MBZ SUV, get a decent twin bed room - set that place as base camp - and drive the 914 to race day for the events to follow - each day as schedules permit. Any input on cool old styled (best place to stay outside of dollarsville) is greatly appreciated and any other advice on travel luggage - Wax to the fastest Indian at Bonneville......... i.e., I'm thinking of bring the mobile 4x4 sub zero fridge, a plethora of cuts of fine chops and meats, a mobile grill of choice / I have one...., miscellanea of cheeses, and case load-lot of fine libations, / all offered elsewhere at premium price in the vicinity of the 500 / but for you, folks, I am up for Chefing in the parking lot of some out-of-the-way motel 40 miles from the 500. Time is of the essence. What happened to Capon' Crusty can happen to us. If you don't do it now fellas, it will not happen in your lifetime. Also, this trip will be a fully documented investigation into better maintenance practices for the auto fleet ..of any business. (of which a 914 resides therein........) I hate taxes but Love the tax code.... as Obama secured it fundamentally unchanged / so much for Hope and change.. |
cpavlenko |
Sep 13 2015, 05:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 489 Joined: 19-April 12 From: North Arizona Member No.: 14,400 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I've been to indy race 13 times, last one was 1987. What a spectacle. Mario was kicking butt till his car broke. But he did have the fastest car on that day in 87. I knew uncle Louie, he had m/s and a shop in Fullerton, CA. It was called Louie Unser racing. He was great guy to talk to bout him and his brothers. I was wearing his shop shirt that day at indy 87, and Al senior won as a backup driver. I had all area access in pits and went by Al seniors garage. He saw my Louie Unser shirt and asked were did u get that. I told him I know him and visit him alot, and he told me to come in the garage and party with us. The car that he won the race with is sitting at Penske museum in Scottsdale, AZ. indy car racing has really changed since then.
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stevegm |
Sep 13 2015, 05:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
If others are going, I'd love to do some sort of get together. Maybe on Saturday night.
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PanelBilly |
Sep 13 2015, 07:08 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,811 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Have the set the $ for tickets yet. I heard they planned a big jump in price because of the 100 anniversary
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stevegm |
Sep 13 2015, 07:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
Have the set the $ for tickets yet. I heard they planned a big jump in price because of the 100 anniversary I do not believe there was any unusual increase in prices (I too thought there would be). Tickets are offered to previous year ticket holders first. But, you can "reserve" tickets now even if you did not previously have any (I did this). And in October, after filling the previous ticket holders they will fill those new reservations. I chose 3 or 4 different choices for seats, and they were all around $100 each, IIRC. Also, they told me that the grass viewing ares never sell out and they are very reasonably priced. |
JohnLClark |
Sep 13 2015, 07:51 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 14-July 15 From: Pittsburgh Pa Member No.: 18,956 Region Association: None |
I am going with my sister. She is a big Indycar fan. Thanks for the heads up about when tickets go on sale. We have not decided where we are staying yet. Any suggestions about where to sit?
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indydad |
Sep 14 2015, 09:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 16-April 03 From: indy Member No.: 578 |
I know it is early. But, public tickets will go on sale in October. So I wanted to throw it out there. Anyone going in 2016? Next year is the 100th running of the race. We've never been. So I figured it was a good year to go. My oldest son and I are planning to drive the 914 up to the race. Any advice on where to stay? I have a reservation at La Quinta Inn & Suites Indianapolis AP Plainfield. It is by the airport, about 13 miles from the track. We will be driving up from Charlotte - either through Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, or through Kentucky, depending on whether others might want drive with us. Maybe a 914 caravan? Our plan is to drive up on Friday, have Saturday to go to the museum, etc., watch the race on Sunday, and drive home Monday. Your hotel location is OK. You can jump on I-70 to Holt Road to come in from the south or take I-465 to 10TH street. Definitely do the Museum. Try Long's donuts and Mug-n-Bun drive in. Depending on your seats you can park at my son's house or my daughter's for free. All Porsches park free there. They are 5 blocks west of Georgetown at 22nd ST. Tickets should not increase because of the 100th race, but scalpers will be asking outrageous prices. We will probably get General Admission and set on the viewing mounds. They are a great way to experience to race. Bring a blanket, cooler and chairs. Very comfortable. A get together will be great. Hope to see you then. |
stevegm |
Sep 21 2015, 02:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
I met a lot of great teeners at Okteenerfest this past weekend that are interested in driving up/down to the Indy 500 next year for a meetup.
Question for those of you who have been to the Indy Museum - is it a half day thing, or does it need a full day? I'd love to go Saturday morning and then maybe do something else in the afternoon. But, I want to make sure i leave enough time for the museum. |
stevegm |
Oct 9 2015, 01:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
I spoke to the ticket office today. They are running behind. They are currently working to fill existing ticket holders' orders, then they fill new applications for tickets, then they start selling to the general public. They expect to be ready to sell to the general public in early December. You can submit an application for tickets now though on their website.
Question for those of you who have been to the Indy Museum - is it a half day thing, or does it need a full day? I'd love to go Saturday morning and then maybe do something else in the afternoon. But, I want to make sure i leave enough time for the museum. |
PanelBilly |
Oct 9 2015, 01:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,811 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
It's not all that big. Not even half day. They offer rides around the track and that's fun. Just a bus ride. Visit the track photo library on the second floor. You can order any picture in any size.
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Elliot Cannon |
Oct 9 2015, 02:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
I went to rookie practice about 30 years ago during an Indianapolis layover. The museum itself is worth the trip.
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arsprod |
Oct 10 2015, 07:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 14-March 15 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 18,519 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I live in Indy, go to the race every year with my brother and have so since I moved here in 1996. It's still an amazing experience that every motorsport fan needs to experience at least once in their life! I've heard the ticket price increase is modest. My tickets only went up $5.
Steve, Plainfield is as good a place to stay as any and pretty convenient to the track. Hotel rooms will likely be gone by the end of the year so book now! I'm happy to do whatever I can to help - would love to have some kind of meet up Saturday night. Aaron in indy |
stevegm |
Oct 11 2015, 05:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
It's not all that big. Not even half day. They offer rides around the track and that's fun. Just a bus ride. Visit the track photo library on the second floor. You can order any picture in any size. Thanks. We will probably do the museum Saturday morning. If you have any other things we should definitely see while there, I'd appreciate it. |
indydad |
Oct 12 2015, 08:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 16-April 03 From: indy Member No.: 578 |
It's not all that big. Not even half day. They offer rides around the track and that's fun. Just a bus ride. Visit the track photo library on the second floor. You can order any picture in any size. Thanks. We will probably do the museum Saturday morning. If you have any other things we should definitely see while there, I'd appreciate it. The Dallara Factory and CarpenterFisherHartman are worth going to. I think there is an indoor go-kart building being built by CFH also. Foyt has a wine shop too. All these are on Main Street just south of the 16th St round a bout. The Museum can be as long as you want, but do take your time. indydad |
arsprod |
Oct 12 2015, 08:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 14-March 15 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 18,519 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It's not all that big. Not even half day. They offer rides around the track and that's fun. Just a bus ride. Visit the track photo library on the second floor. You can order any picture in any size. Thanks. We will probably do the museum Saturday morning. If you have any other things we should definitely see while there, I'd appreciate it. The Dallara Factory and CarpenterFisherHartman are worth going to. I think there is an indoor go-kart building being built by CFH also. Foyt has a wine shop too. All these are on Main Street just south of the 16th St round a bout. The Museum can be as long as you want, but do take your time. indydad +1 to indydad's suggestions. And if you do the Dallara factory go across the street to Charlie Brown's Pancake and Steak House. You're almost guaranteed to spot some old-timer indycar guys. I bumped into (literally) AJ Foyt in the parking lot one day. Then around the corner on 10th Street is Mug N Bun, another driver hang out. The new drivers mostly hang out downtown |
stevegm |
Oct 12 2015, 08:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
It's not all that big. Not even half day. They offer rides around the track and that's fun. Just a bus ride. Visit the track photo library on the second floor. You can order any picture in any size. Thanks. We will probably do the museum Saturday morning. If you have any other things we should definitely see while there, I'd appreciate it. The Dallara Factory and CarpenterFisherHartman are worth going to. I think there is an indoor go-kart building being built by CFH also. Foyt has a wine shop too. All these are on Main Street just south of the 16th St round a bout. The Museum can be as long as you want, but do take your time. indydad +1 to indydad's suggestions. And if you do the Dallara factory go across the street to Charlie Brown's Pancake and Steak House. You're almost guaranteed to spot some old-timer indycar guys. I bumped into (literally) AJ Foyt in the parking lot one day. Then around the corner on 10th Street is Mug N Bun, another driver hang out. The new drivers mostly hang out downtown Thanks for the suggestions. AJ Foyt huh? Pretty cool. I don't really know of the new drivers. But, I'd love to bump into some of the old timers. If anyone wants to join us, we would love to do the museum Saturday morning, go to some of these hang outs in the afternoon and meet up for dinner with anyone that wants to hang out and talk/look at 914s Saturday evening. |
arsprod |
Oct 12 2015, 08:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 14-March 15 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 18,519 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks for the suggestions. AJ Foyt huh? Pretty cool. I don't really know of the new drivers. But, I'd love to bump into some of the old timers. If anyone wants to join us, we would love to do the museum Saturday morning, go to some of these hang outs in the afternoon and meet up for dinner with anyone that wants to hang out and talk/look at 914s Saturday evening. It's a plan! I'll see if we can get the speedway to make it a sponsored 914teeners event! Jerry this means you have to get your car done by May!! |
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