Indy 500

Hoosier PH · Post by **Hoosier PH** » May 22, 2007 7:37 pm

Just curious to see if anyone is coming to town or planning on watching the race. I am not much of a race fan myself but there are some great parties centered around the race. I have a friend who lives three blocks from the track and the night before is just crazy.

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » May 22, 2007 7:55 pm

Hoosier PH wrote:Just curious to see if anyone is coming to town or planning on watching the race. I am not much of a race fan myself but there are some great parties centered around the race. I have a friend who lives three blocks from the track and the night before is just crazy.

That sounds like fun!!
There is someone on BN that usually attends the 500, but I'm not sure about this year.

We will be on vacation, but we will try to keep track of what is going on at the ESPN cafe

AdamBomb8 · Post by **AdamBomb8** » May 22, 2007 7:58 pm

I was there in 1995, was a great time

Crazy Navy Flyer · Post by **Crazy Navy Flyer** » May 22, 2007 9:11 pm

I think I've missed it about 3 times in the last 45 years. I'll be watching.

ScarletB · Post by **ScarletB** » May 22, 2007 9:33 pm

Been there, done that. LOVED it!

AdamBomb8 · Post by **AdamBomb8** » May 22, 2007 10:06 pm

I have to have my annual hearing of Jim Nabors doing Back Home Again In Indiana

PalmTreeGal · Post by **PalmTreeGal** » May 23, 2007 7:06 am

Having grown up in Indy, the month of May was always exciting. I haven't actually been to the race in a while but Georgetown Rd. for a couple of days is pretty crazy. The parade is awesome too. I'm sure, with the Colts being the Super Bowl Champs and Peyton Manning being the grand marshall of the parade, I'm sure it's going to be pretty awesome. Wish we could be there this year.

Capt.Flock · Post by **Capt.Flock** » May 23, 2007 7:10 am

PalmTreeGal wrote:Having grown up in Indy, the month of May was always exciting. I haven't actually been to the race in a while but Georgetown Rd. for a couple of days is pretty crazy. The parade is awesome too. I'm sure, with the Colts being the Super Bowl Champs and Peyton Manning being the grand marshall of the parade, I'm sure it's going to be pretty awesome. Wish we could be there this year.

I go every other year, I am not going this year. However, i did go to pole day. meet Danica who is such a sweety and very attractive. Great time in the infield

Carolinadreamin' · Post by **Carolinadreamin'** » May 23, 2007 8:27 am

We lived in Fishers from '93-'96. The first year my husband had to talk me into going.

After that, I was hooked. By time the '96 race rolled around, he gave me/us really great seats for our anniversary and I was thrilled!

Besides half the show is OUTSIDE the track!

I miss Indiana and the race. The month of May is awesome in Indy!

Hoosier PH · Post by **Hoosier PH** » May 23, 2007 6:24 pm

Capt.Flock wrote:
PalmTreeGal wrote:Having grown up in Indy, the month of May was always exciting. I haven't actually been to the race in a while but Georgetown Rd. for a couple of days is pretty crazy. The parade is awesome too. I'm sure, with the Colts being the Super Bowl Champs and Peyton Manning being the grand marshall of the parade, I'm sure it's going to be pretty awesome. Wish we could be there this year.
I go every other year, I am not going this year. However, i did go to pole day. meet Danica who is such a sweety and very attractive. Great time in the infield

I was there for pole day also, although I don't remember much of it.

Carolinadreamin' · Post by **Carolinadreamin'** » May 23, 2007 8:12 pm

Hoosier PH wrote:
Capt.Flock wrote:
PalmTreeGal wrote:Having grown up in Indy, the month of May was always exciting. I haven't actually been to the race in a while but Georgetown Rd. for a couple of days is pretty crazy. The parade is awesome too. I'm sure, with the Colts being the Super Bowl Champs and Peyton Manning being the grand marshall of the parade, I'm sure it's going to be pretty awesome. Wish we could be there this year.
I go every other year, I am not going this year. However, i did go to pole day. meet Danica who is such a sweety and very attractive. Great time in the infield
I was there for pole day also, although I don't remember much of it.

The year we had the great seats, 5 really drunk guys sat in front of us with 3 coolers filled with beer. It was apparent they had been drinking all day and they remained very nice drunks and kept offering us some (we had our own) and then they ALL PASSED OUT and never saw the race!! We felt pretty bad that they missed what they came to see....or not.

Lightning Bolt · Post by **Lightning Bolt** » May 23, 2007 10:01 pm

it's on my list of life experiences i just HAVE TO ATTEND at least ONCE in my life!!
I've enjoyed this event since childhood sitting in the front patio listening on radio with my grandfather.

I even get kinda misty when Jim Nabors sings "Back Home In Indiana"
..can't wait for Sunday!!!!

Hoosier PH · Post by **Hoosier PH** » May 24, 2007 5:44 am

Carolinadreamin' wrote:
Hoosier PH wrote:
Capt.Flock wrote:
PalmTreeGal wrote:Having grown up in Indy, the month of May was always exciting. I haven't actually been to the race in a while but Georgetown Rd. for a couple of days is pretty crazy. The parade is awesome too. I'm sure, with the Colts being the Super Bowl Champs and Peyton Manning being the grand marshall of the parade, I'm sure it's going to be pretty awesome. Wish we could be there this year.
I go every other year, I am not going this year. However, i did go to pole day. meet Danica who is such a sweety and very attractive. Great time in the infield
I was there for pole day also, although I don't remember much of it.
The year we had the great seats, 5 really drunk guys sat in front of us with 3 coolers filled with beer. It was apparent they had been drinking all day and they remained very nice drunks and kept offering us some (we had our own) and then they ALL PASSED OUT and never saw the race!! We felt pretty bad that they missed what they came to see....or not.

I know there are lots of people who go but aren't there for the race.

The first time I ever saw a naked woman was at the track. My dad took me when I was 8 or 9. I remember some woman was dancing naked on top of a van and either her boyfriend or husband had a hat collecting money.

Crazy Navy Flyer · Post by **Crazy Navy Flyer** » May 24, 2007 11:33 am

Lightning Bolt wrote:it's on my list of life experiences i just HAVE TO ATTEND at least ONCE in my life!!
I've enjoyed this event since childhood sitting in the front patio listening on radio with my grandfather.

I even get kinda misty when Jim Nabors sings "Back Home In Indiana"
..can't wait for Sunday!!!!

Amen.

Capt.Flock · Post by **Capt.Flock** » May 24, 2007 11:37 am

Hoosier PH wrote:
Carolinadreamin' wrote:
Hoosier PH wrote:
Capt.Flock wrote:
PalmTreeGal wrote:Having grown up in Indy, the month of May was always exciting. I haven't actually been to the race in a while but Georgetown Rd. for a couple of days is pretty crazy. The parade is awesome too. I'm sure, with the Colts being the Super Bowl Champs and Peyton Manning being the grand marshall of the parade, I'm sure it's going to be pretty awesome. Wish we could be there this year.
I go every other year, I am not going this year. However, i did go to pole day. meet Danica who is such a sweety and very attractive. Great time in the infield
I was there for pole day also, although I don't remember much of it.
The year we had the great seats, 5 really drunk guys sat in front of us with 3 coolers filled with beer. It was apparent they had been drinking all day and they remained very nice drunks and kept offering us some (we had our own) and then they ALL PASSED OUT and never saw the race!! We felt pretty bad that they missed what they came to see....or not.
I know there are lots of people who go but aren't there for the race.

The first time I ever saw a naked woman was at the track. My dad took me when I was 8 or 9. I remember some woman was dancing naked on top of a van and either her boyfriend or husband had a hat collecting money.

something like that happen last year

Crazy Navy Flyer · Post by **Crazy Navy Flyer** » May 24, 2007 11:40 am

Capt.Flock wrote:
Hoosier PH wrote:
Carolinadreamin' wrote:
Hoosier PH wrote:
Capt.Flock wrote:
PalmTreeGal wrote:Having grown up in Indy, the month of May was always exciting. I haven't actually been to the race in a while but Georgetown Rd. for a couple of days is pretty crazy. The parade is awesome too. I'm sure, with the Colts being the Super Bowl Champs and Peyton Manning being the grand marshall of the parade, I'm sure it's going to be pretty awesome. Wish we could be there this year.
I go every other year, I am not going this year. However, i did go to pole day. meet Danica who is such a sweety and very attractive. Great time in the infield
I was there for pole day also, although I don't remember much of it.
The year we had the great seats, 5 really drunk guys sat in front of us with 3 coolers filled with beer. It was apparent they had been drinking all day and they remained very nice drunks and kept offering us some (we had our own) and then they ALL PASSED OUT and never saw the race!! We felt pretty bad that they missed what they came to see....or not.
I know there are lots of people who go but aren't there for the race.

The first time I ever saw a naked woman was at the track. My dad took me when I was 8 or 9. I remember some woman was dancing naked on top of a van and either her boyfriend or husband had a hat collecting money.
something like that happen last year

That sounds like the Daytona and Talladega infields

Hoosier PH · Post by **Hoosier PH** » May 24, 2007 6:06 pm

Lightning Bolt wrote:it's on my list of life experiences i just HAVE TO ATTEND at least ONCE in my life!!
I've enjoyed this event since childhood sitting in the front patio listening on radio with my grandfather.

I even get kinda misty when Jim Nabors sings "Back Home In Indiana"
..can't wait for Sunday!!!!

If you ever get the chance let me know. And tickets are easy to come by. You can't really appreciate the size of the track until you are there. The place is huge.

Hoosier PH · Post by **Hoosier PH** » May 24, 2007 6:55 pm

Sadly, Jim Nabors will NOT be singing Back Home Again in Indiana this year.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a ... 1/70524042

Jim Nabors will not sing "Back Home Again in Indiana" during pre-race ceremonies at this year's Indianapolis 500, due to an undisclosed illness, according to a release issued by the speedway.

Lightning Bolt · Post by **Lightning Bolt** » May 24, 2007 9:21 pm

Hoosier PH wrote:Sadly, Jim Nabors will NOT be singing Back Home Again in Indiana this year.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a ... 1/70524042

Jim Nabors will not sing "Back Home Again in Indiana" during pre-race ceremonies at this year's Indianapolis 500, due to an undisclosed illness, according to a release issued by the speedway.

...and thanks for the friendly gesture, too.
I have got to re-prioritize Memorial Day weekend like I used to.
This year, I'm working on both Sat and Mon.

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