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| Other Things To Do Related to the Indy 500 |
Conquer Paralysis Now Started by IndyCar team owner Sam Schmidt,
The Gala is one of the city’s premiere events leading up to the Indianapolis
500.
A highlight of the event will be a live and silent auction, featuring an
impressive and diverse variety of items in all price ranges. The auction
raises funds to support the mission to find a cure for paralysis and is the
foundation’s largest annual fundraising event.
The Gala is one of the city’s premiere events leading up to the Indianapolis
500.
A highlight of the event will be a live and silent auction, featuring an
impressive and diverse variety of items in all price ranges. The auction
raises funds to support the mission to find a cure for paralysis and is the
foundation’s largest annual fundraising event.
The 500 Festival is a self-funded, not-for-profit organization that plans many
500-related events in Indianapolis. See their web site for details.
Here are several other of their events:
* Mini-Marathon
* Kids' Day
* Rookie Run
* Breakfast at the Brickyard
* Community Day
* Memorial Service
* 500 Festival Parade
* Snakepit Ball
500-related events in Indianapolis. See their web site for details.
Here are several other of their events:
* Mini-Marathon
* Kids' Day
* Rookie Run
* Breakfast at the Brickyard
* Community Day
* Memorial Service
* 500 Festival Parade
* Snakepit Ball
| RACING TO RECOVERY GALA |
| 500 FESTIVAL |
| FRONT ROW PARTY |
This Party is in honor of the drivers who qualify on the front row.
Many drivers and crew show up.
It is by invitation only.
This party is on the Tuesday before race weekend
It is held at Average Joe's Sports Pub in Broadripple
(Near College Ave and 62nd Street, on the north-east side of town.)
Many drivers and crew show up.
It is by invitation only.
This party is on the Tuesday before race weekend
It is held at Average Joe's Sports Pub in Broadripple
(Near College Ave and 62nd Street, on the north-east side of town.)
| Other Races Before The 500 |
Thursday, May 23, 2019
The Indiana State Fairgrounds is tearing down the 1-mile oval track this year and
replacing it with an indoor horse track. SO, this is the final year for this historic race!
At the one-mile dirt oval at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana.
For tickets, visit Ticketmaster or call (317) 927-7601
Advance Admission is $25 adult, under 11 is $10
Day of Admission is $30 adult, under 11 is $10
Parking is $5 or $8, not sure.
Grandstand opens at 3:00pm with practice beginning at 5:00pm. Racing begins for the
Modified at 6:00pm with Silver Crown Qualifying races to follow and the "Hoosier 100"
scheduled for an 8:00pm green flag.
Indianapolis 500 Champions Bob Swiekert, Jimmy Bryan, Rodger Ward, A.J. Foyt,
Parnelli Jones, Mario Andretti and Al Unser are former winners of this race.
The Indiana State Fairgrounds is tearing down the 1-mile oval track this year and
replacing it with an indoor horse track. SO, this is the final year for this historic race!
At the one-mile dirt oval at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana.
For tickets, visit Ticketmaster or call (317) 927-7601
Advance Admission is $25 adult, under 11 is $10
Day of Admission is $30 adult, under 11 is $10
Parking is $5 or $8, not sure.
Grandstand opens at 3:00pm with practice beginning at 5:00pm. Racing begins for the
Modified at 6:00pm with Silver Crown Qualifying races to follow and the "Hoosier 100"
scheduled for an 8:00pm green flag.
Indianapolis 500 Champions Bob Swiekert, Jimmy Bryan, Rodger Ward, A.J. Foyt,
Parnelli Jones, Mario Andretti and Al Unser are former winners of this race.
Friday, May 24, 2019
General Admission at Gate: Adults: $25 Child: $10 (11 & under)
The 73rd annual race takes place at Lucas Oil Raceway Park
that is located several miles west of Indianapolis in Clermont Indiana.
General Admission at Gate: Adults: $25 Child: $10 (11 & under)
The 73rd annual race takes place at Lucas Oil Raceway Park
that is located several miles west of Indianapolis in Clermont Indiana.
| THE 64th HOOSIER HUNDRED |
| CARB NIGHT CLASSIC - THE RACE BEFORE THE 500! |
| THE 71st LITTLE 500 |
May 25, 2019
At Anderson Speedway located north of Indianapolis on I-69.
It is a paved 1/4-mile oval track.
33 non-wing sprint cars will run 500 laps with a minimum of two pit stops.
Race day will feature 11 rows of 3 cars, just like the Indy 500!
On Saturday, the 71st Pay Less Little 500 goes green approximately at 8 p.m.
Tickets cost $40
Anderson Speedway Ticket Office - (765) 642-0206
At Anderson Speedway located north of Indianapolis on I-69.
It is a paved 1/4-mile oval track.
33 non-wing sprint cars will run 500 laps with a minimum of two pit stops.
Race day will feature 11 rows of 3 cars, just like the Indy 500!
On Saturday, the 71st Pay Less Little 500 goes green approximately at 8 p.m.
Tickets cost $40
Anderson Speedway Ticket Office - (765) 642-0206
| LAST ROW PARTY |
The Last Row Party is Thursday before the race.
Features the drivers who qualified on the last row :
Auction, roast, fun, beer and food.
Currently being held in the Pagoda (2019)
Reservations - $60
This is a charity event by the Indianapolis Press Club Foundation.
Features the drivers who qualified on the last row :
Auction, roast, fun, beer and food.
Currently being held in the Pagoda (2019)
Reservations - $60
This is a charity event by the Indianapolis Press Club Foundation.
| MECUM SPRING CLASSIC AUCTION |
The Mecum Auction is a huge car auction of cool cars.
It is held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds May 14-19, 2019.
It is televised.
It is held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds May 14-19, 2019.
It is televised.
SCHEDULE
2:50 - Spectator Gates Open
3:15-3:55 - USAC Silver Crown Practice #1
4:05-4:25 - USF2000 Practice
4:30-4:50 - Pro Mazda Practice
5:00-5:30 – Silver Crown Practice #2
5:30-5:45 – Break (Pace Car Rides)
5:45-6:30 - USAC Silver Crown Qualifying
6:45-7:35 - Freedom 75 USF2000 Race
7:50-8:40 - Freedom 90 Pro Mazda Race
9:00-10:00 - USAC Silver Crown Dave Steele Carb Night Classic
2:50 - Spectator Gates Open
3:15-3:55 - USAC Silver Crown Practice #1
4:05-4:25 - USF2000 Practice
4:30-4:50 - Pro Mazda Practice
5:00-5:30 – Silver Crown Practice #2
5:30-5:45 – Break (Pace Car Rides)
5:45-6:30 - USAC Silver Crown Qualifying
6:45-7:35 - Freedom 75 USF2000 Race
7:50-8:40 - Freedom 90 Pro Mazda Race
9:00-10:00 - USAC Silver Crown Dave Steele Carb Night Classic
| INDY MOTORSPORTS MEMORABILIA |
Shop for vintage and used racing paraphenalia, toys, etc the day before the 500.
When: May 25, 2019
Location: In a building along the Pagoda Plaza at the Speedway
Admission: Free
Information: Indy Memorabilia
When: May 25, 2019
Location: In a building along the Pagoda Plaza at the Speedway
Admission: Free
Information: Indy Memorabilia
| INDY 500 AWARDS BANQUET |
Held on Monday evening, the day after the race. All the race teams will be in
attendance along with the Hulman family. Each driver is profiled and comes to
the stage to receive his paycheck as well as any special awards he earned.
Formal wear is the norm. It is televised on local television. In 2018, it will be
televised in Central Indiana by WRTV (ABC affiliate - channel 6).
Tickets are available for the public to attend the event, but sells out, so apply as
early as you can.
Tickets cost $200 and can be purchased by contacting the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway ticket office at (317) 484-6708 or on-line.
In 2019, the banquet will be held at the JW Marriott hotel in downtown Indianapolis.
5 p.m. Reception
6 p.m. Show begins
attendance along with the Hulman family. Each driver is profiled and comes to
the stage to receive his paycheck as well as any special awards he earned.
Formal wear is the norm. It is televised on local television. In 2018, it will be
televised in Central Indiana by WRTV (ABC affiliate - channel 6).
Tickets are available for the public to attend the event, but sells out, so apply as
early as you can.
Tickets cost $200 and can be purchased by contacting the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway ticket office at (317) 484-6708 or on-line.
In 2019, the banquet will be held at the JW Marriott hotel in downtown Indianapolis.
5 p.m. Reception
6 p.m. Show begins
| Juan Montoya accepting check for winning 2015 Indy 500 |
Mini-Marathon
7:30 a.m - Noon
REV Party
7:30 a.m - Noon
REV Party
Mayors Breakfast
8:30 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
500 Parade
Snakepit Ball
Memorabilia show
Little 500
Snakepit Ball
Memorabilia show
Little 500
Last Row Party
7-10 p.m.
Hoosier 100
8 p.m.
7-10 p.m.
Hoosier 100
8 p.m.
Memorial Service
Race B4 500
Burger Bash
Race B4 500
Burger Bash
Mecum Auction
Runs to Sunday
Runs to Sunday
Awards Banquet
| REV |
Rev is a fundraising party for Indiana trauma programs at IU Health.
Many local restauranteurs provide food.
DJs and bands provide entertainment.
The location is the motor speedway.
Tickets are $300. Saturday May 4, 2019
Many local restauranteurs provide food.
DJs and bands provide entertainment.
The location is the motor speedway.
Tickets are $300. Saturday May 4, 2019
| MUTT STRUT |
The Humane Society of Indianapolis hosts an annual charity event at the
Speedway called the Mutt Strut.
It is held on the last Saturday of April. (April 27, 2019)
You bring your dog(s) and take a walk around the 2 1/2-mile oval track.
Note: When I was on the track one time, I was surprised at how abrasive it was.
I wonder if it's bad for paws?
Speedway called the Mutt Strut.
It is held on the last Saturday of April. (April 27, 2019)
You bring your dog(s) and take a walk around the 2 1/2-mile oval track.
Note: When I was on the track one time, I was surprised at how abrasive it was.
I wonder if it's bad for paws?
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