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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. |
PanelBilly |
Oct 9 2015, 01:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,844 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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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: 210 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: 210 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!! |
indydad |
Oct 12 2015, 09:03 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 16-April 03 From: indy Member No.: 578 |
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!! May of what year?????? I am making good progress though. indydad |
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