Me, too. I've been at least one or two days in May every year since 1981, with only 3 exceptions. That includes the race a few times, but my favorite time to go is during practice the week before Pole Day. $5 to get in, the weather is almost always great, small crowds, and the action on the track and in the pits is intense as the top teams come up to speed, and the surprises emerge. What many race fans don't know is that a pit pass isn't needed to get right behind the pits, a narrow cart lane and chain link fence are all that separate you from the likes of Roger Penske, Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, and an endless stream of celebrities. I dearly miss the glory days of the early '90's, but it's still fun. Some of the improvements do actually make things better, but I'll never forgive Tony George and the board for getting rid of the Snake Pit.
, and about 3 1/2 hours from Speedway, Indiana. And Oshkosh, too. That's probably the best thing about living here.
That's weird, I was emptying some boxes in the garage yesterday and came across my ticket stubs from qualifying weekend that year (92). The race was unusual due to cold weather, polesitter Roberto Guerrero spun on the parade lap and hit the wall inside turn 2. The Andretti Curse hit Michael, who dominated until 10 laps from the end, setting up what was up until then the closest finish in 500 history.Happy Month of May, Indianapolis 500 fans.
Man I just can't imagine what went through his mind.
I was born, and lived the first 34 years of my life just outside of Indy, and I lived close to, and hung out with Indy car driver Gary Bentenhausen until I moved to California. The Indy 500 has always and will always be my favorite race. I agree with you about practice the week before pole day being a lot of fun. I drive the hauler for a drag racing team, and last year since we had a week off between our Atlanta and Topeka race and because it is only 200 miles out of the way I decided to drive to Indy and spend a week and hang out at practice for three days. Since Brownsburg is where most of the dragracing shops are a few other crew guys went with me and we all had a blast. We got to hang out at Penskes garage area and go back in the hauler and motor coach area and meet a lot of the owners and drivers. It was a weekend that I will never forget.Me, too. I've been at least one or two days in May every year since 1981, with only 3 exceptions. That includes the race a few times, but my favorite time to go is during practice the week before Pole Day. $5 to get in, the weather is almost always great, small crowds, and the action on the track and in the pits is intense as the top teams come up to speed, and the surprises emerge. What many race fans don't know is that a pit pass isn't needed to get right behind the pits, a narrow cart lane and chain link fence are all that separate you from the likes of Roger Penske, Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt, and an endless stream of celebrities. I dearly miss the glory days of the early '90's, but it's still fun. Some of the improvements do actually make things better, but I'll never forgive Tony George and the board for getting rid of the Snake Pit.
Do you go, Kev? I don't know where you are in Wisconsin, but I know you're close enough to Wauwautosa to go to The Mile. We're just west of Chicago (don't say FIB's, I'm originally from Dallas
I have always thought she was really pretty and and good actress, and I like most of her movies.
Watching them run laps live..
That's really disappointing. Too bad Lotus completely flamed out.
