Indy 500 2019

[Ballstater98]

Great. Isn't it state law that no one is to mention the race and that other "r" word!?

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

My first job out of college was in Oklahoma City in 1988, and in May, the local radio station did Indy 500 Trivia questions every day. Guys I worked with thought I must be a big race fan, since I knew all the answers, but I told them "I've never been to the track, I just grew up in central Indiana". That race was also the first time I got to watch it live on TV.

 

[SouthernStar25]

What time does it open?

8:00AM6:00PM

[h=4]Gates Open[/h]
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8:00AM3:30PM

[h=4]Midway Open[/h]





8:00AM

[h=4]Historic Race Car Laps[/h]





10:00AM

[h=4]Indy Lights Autograph Session[/h]





11:00AM12:30PM

[h=4]Indianapolis 500 Final Practice[/h]Exciting action resembling the 200-lap race will unfold on track during an open practice for all qualified drivers. Expect heavy traffic and plenty of drafting and passing at race pace since this practice will be the longest post-qualifying on-track session for the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge field before Race Day.

SPOTTER GUIDE





12:35PM

[h=4]Freedom 100 Driver Introductions[/h]





12:43PM

[h=4]Invocation[/h]To be delivered by Pastor Time Ayres.






12:44PM

[h=4]National Anthem[/h]





12:55PM

[h=4]'Drivers Start Your Engines'[/h]





1:00PM

[h=4]Freedom 100 presented by Cooper Tires (40 Laps)[/h]





2:00PM3:30PM

[h=4]Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge[/h]





2:00PM

[h=4]Concert Gates Open[/h]The Miller Lite Carb Day Concert will turbo-charge Indy 500 weekend once again, with legendary rock band Foreigner headlining the show on Friday, May 24. Kool & the Gang will open the concert following final practice for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, the Freedom 100 presented by Cooper Tires and the Indy 500 Pit Stop Competition – all available for one great price!

Coolers are allowed in Concert General Admission and Concert Pit areas, but are NOT permitted within the VIP Deck.

 

[jagee]

I'll be at the race. I've only missed 1 in the last 15ish years.

Only been to carb day once. I'd like to go again sometime.

 

[Vigilant]

If you get there when it opens you can park in the IMS lot across from the straightaway and literally walk across the street and into the track. Probably less walking than parking in the infield to a shuttle.

The problem with that, my yeti and wagon can’t come in. If you walk in, you’re limited to those itty bitty coolers. If you drive in, you’re limited to what will fit in your vehicle!Yes, I’m one of those Carb Day drinkers, I save the serious fandom for the real race on Sunday. Friday is all about Booze, Bros, and Boobies!

 

[Ballstater98]

Why my cooler has wheels. I'll be in the Paddock in my annual seats in Box 9.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Why my cooler has wheels. I'll be in the Paddock in my annual seats in Box 9.

Wow... I've been to the track several times and I never knew any of those things were there! No wonder the old Turn 1 "Snake Pit" was always muddy, what with the horse racing going on there.

 

[Principal Skinr]

I'll be in turn 3 on Sunday! Can't wait! I wish I could do Carb Day, but I just can't miss work.

 

[churchmouse]

We just rolled past the Coke field. It is filling up.

 

[Leadeye]

Haven't been to the race in years, Memorial day has become more of a relax,eat, drink, and talk holiday with my sons.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Been watching the news from the track this morning and anybody going to carb day today should be advised... wear boots! The infield is a muddy mess all over apparently.

 

[NKBJ]

The venue being used for pro-abortion political messages is every bit as disgusting as the knee stuff in the football games.

 

[churchmouse]

The venue being used for pro-abortion political messages is every bit as disgusting as the knee stuff in the football games.

The practice of using these events for such things is wrong on so many levels. Lets go racing. Lets play ball. Leave the other Bravo Sierra at the curb.

 

[4651feeder]

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[BobDaniels]

The practice of using these events for such things is wrong on so many levels. Lets go racing. Lets play ball. Leave the other Bravo Sierra at the curb.

I wonder what Roger had to say to little Joey about his woman's choice of clothing. I can't imagine him being okay with that crap, regardless of which view she has.

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

I'll be in a VIP suite in turn 2 tomorrow with my dad.

 

[churchmouse]

The terrorists are ready for the crowds tomorrow. They run the parking and soda pop sale. I just supply security...

We have repeats every year. Close enough for a short warm up walk into the turn 4 gates and not to far after its over.
Plus we always have the grills going. If you wish there may be a cheeseburger. With sides.

 

[Trigger Time]

The terrorists are ready for the crowds tomorrow. They run the parking and soda pop sale. I just supply security...

We have repeats every year. Close enough for a short warm up walk into the turn 4 gates and not to far after its over.
Plus we always have the grills going. If you wish there may be a cheeseburger. With sides.

Damn i know which way im walking

 

[Jeepfanatic]

The terrorists are ready for the crowds tomorrow. They run the parking and soda pop sale. I just supply security...

We have repeats every year. Close enough for a short warm up walk into the turn 4 gates and not to far after its over.
Plus we always have the grills going. If you wish there may be a cheeseburger. With sides.

If the heathens were a little bit older to go to the race we would be seeing you. Sadly I don't see a soon to be 5 year old actually wanting to go to the race let alone sitting still to watch it. Which is a shame because a vendor of mine gave me awesome seats in the SW Vista Section 8 Row K. I had to give them away because the girls are too young and Mama is too pregnant.

I actually got those tickets in addition to suite box tickets for the Grand Prix race as well as Carb Day

 

[VUPDblue]

The terrorists are ready for the crowds tomorrow. They run the parking and soda pop sale. I just supply security...

We have repeats every year. Close enough for a short warm up walk into the turn 4 gates and not to far after its over.
Plus we always have the grills going. If you wish there may be a cheeseburger. With sides.