100th Indianapolis 500 - Meet-Up |
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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. |
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.. |
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