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Night Before the Indy 500 pictures from the Naptown Buzz mounted action camera on Georgetown Road during the early evening on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
Have you every wondered what happens on Georgetown Road outside of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway the night before the Indy 500?
Brian, Amanda, Kurt & Nathan camped out on Georgetown Road on Saturday, May 28, 2016 and recorded this live broadcast starting at around 9:30pm.
Have a listen and imagine the scenery as thousands of people in jorts and on motorcycles mill about the area.
If you like this episode, let us know in the comments! We have a late night recording as well that we can publish if you’re into this sort of thing. (And that one is quite a bit more R rated, because, you know, the inebriated only know one word after a certain point.)
An amazing lineup has been fully revealed for 17 days of national entertainers on the Free Stage at the 2016 Indiana State Fair, which will take place August 5-21. Each day of the Fair features a concert that is free with paid State Fair admission. Each show allows concertgoers the opportunity to experience top-level talent in an intimate outdoor setting.
“Our goal every year is to provide the greatest value and best possible customer experience to each and every fairgoer, and what better way to do that than offering 17 days of free headline concerts,” said Cindy Hoye, Executive Director of the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. “We don’t think you’ll find a better concert value anywhere this summer,” she added.
The 2016 Indiana State Fair Free Stage Concert Lineup is as follows:
All shows subject to change without notice
State Fair tickets are available online now at a discounted rate of $8 plus transaction fees on the Indiana State Fair website. Tickets can also be purchased at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office during regular business hours at the discounted rate. Tickets purchased at the gate are $12.
Purchase of an Indiana State Fair ticket allows for general admission to the Free Stage concert seating area. No seats can be reserved unless otherwise specified. In response to customer demand and in an effort to improve the customer experience the Indiana State Fair will sell alcohol in a designated area at the Free Stage.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will bring new levels of cheer to this holiday season with a spectacular “Lights at the Brickyard” seasonal event. Attendees will experience more than 40 scenes filled with 400 light displays along a 1.7-mile driving experience, which includes crossing the famous “Yard of Bricks” at IMS.
“‘Lights at the Brickyard’ is going to be a fantastic holiday event that becomes a tradition for families from near and far,” said Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles. “We’re always looking for new ways to engage with the community year-round and this event is a perfect fit. This extravaganza will be a truly unique experience during the holiday season, combining world class lighting installations with a world-class driving experience through portions of our iconic racetrack.”
In addition to the Lights at the Brickyard driving experience, other out-of-car holiday festivities and attractions will be offered for families to complete their adventure at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Dates are subject to change, but the event is tentatively scheduled to run from Nov. 18-Dec. 31. Exhibits will include festive holiday celebrations as well as racing-themed installations throughout the iconic venue.
IMS has partnered with Winterland Inc., an international leader in holiday light installations and events to deliver the thrilling experience.
“Winterland Inc. is a world leader in holiday festivities and it is a pleasure to partner with the ‘Racing Capital of the World’ to celebrate the holiday season in a truly unique setting,” said Winterland Inc. President R. David Fred.
Early-bird tickets will start at just $20 per car and will be available at a later date on www.IMS.com, or by calling the IMS ticket office. A $40 early-bird pass will provide expedited passage into the event. Prices will eventually increase to $30 and $60 for each.
SOURCE: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis 500 race fans are invited to meet with Team Penske drivers for a one-hour autograph session at the Verizon Wireless Plainfield store at The Shops of Perry Crossing on Wednesday, May 25.
Featured drivers:
Location:
Verizon Wireless
The Shops at Perry Crossing (formerly Metropolis Mall)
312 City Center Way, Suite 105
Plainfield, Ind., 46168
Time: The fan autograph session will be one hour from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the store.
Caitlyn Foye of Newburgh has been crowned the 2016 500 Festival Queen. Foye is a sophomore at Butler University where she is studying Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She is one of 33 young women who were selected for the 2016 500 Festival Princess Program, where they serve as ambassadors for the 500 Festival. Foye is a graduate of Castle High School.
The 500 Festival Queen and Princesses attend 500 Festival events and volunteer throughout the month of May. In addition, the 33 princesses are involved with statewide outreach programs of their choosing. Princesses also participate in the Indianapolis 500 Victory Circle celebration.
As 500 Festival Queen, Foye is the recipient of a $1,500 educational scholarship from the 500 Festival. In addition, she will wear the one-of-a-kind 500 Festival Queen’s crown at 500 Festival events and the Indianapolis 500. She will participate in a variety of appearances throughout the week and participate in the Indianapolis 500 pre-race and Victory Circle celebrations. She will continue to represent the 500 Festival at various functions throughout the year.
SOURCE: 500 Festival ♦ PHOTO: Brian Groce
The 500 Festival has announced that tickets to the 60th IPL 500 Festival Parade have sold out. This marks the sixth 500 Festival event to sellout in 2016. The IPL 500 Festival Parade will be held Saturday, May 28 in downtown Indianapolis. Parade festivities will start at 11:45 am.
One of the original 500 Festival events, the IPL 500 Festival Parade is one of the nation’s largest, most respected parades, consistently earning national acclaim alongside the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. More than 300,000 people will line the streets of downtown Indianapolis to experience the larger-than-life floats, giant helium balloons, celebrities, all 33 drivers competing in the 100th running of the Indy 500, specialty units, and award-winning bands from across the country.
Not only does 2016 mark the 60th running of the IPL 500 Festival Parade, it’s a once-in-a-generation year for Hoosiers, filled with celebrations including 40th OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, as well as the State of Indiana’s Bicentennial. To honor these celebrations, the theme for the 2016 IPL 500 Festival Parade is Experience the Celebration, a call-to-action, reminding Hoosiers that the celebration surrounding these iconic events is not to be missed!
“The IPL 500 Festival Parade is a cherished race weekend tradition that has become a vital part of our community’s cultural fabric,” said Bob Bryant, president and CEO of the 500 Festival. “The IPL 500 Festival Parade, which started as a movement by civic leaders to connect the community to the significance of the Indianapolis 500, has led to new traditions, $400 Million in economic impact, and an impactful community-led road to the greatest spectacle in racing.”
The 2016 IPL 500 Festival Parade will take place on Saturday, May 28, with festivities along the route starting at 11:45 am. It will be nationally televised on NBC Sports Network and locally on WTHR, Channel 13. For more information about the IPL 500 Festival Parade, please visit www.500festival.com/parade or search #500Parade on social media.
The fourth round of concerts for the 2016 Indiana State Fair Free Stage has been announced, as follows.
Each night of the Fair features a concert that is free with paid State Fair admission. State Fair tickets are available online now at a discounted rate of $8 plus transaction fees on the Indiana State Fair website. Tickets can also be purchased at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office during regular business hours at the discounted rate. Tickets purchased at the gate are $12.
Additional 2016 Indiana State Fair Free Stage concerts announced so far include:
Each May we have the privilege of doing some pretty cool events related to the Indy 500 and INDYCAR. While we don’t officially kick off the Indy 500 festivities until Monday, today we had the opportunity to head up to hhgregg with the entire family to “Race an Andretti”.
During May we don’t have a lot of time to enjoy the festivities with the kids, and with the demise of IMS “Community Day” last year, that left a hole during the time slots we’re not working the Indy 500. So I have to thank hhgregg & Andretti Autosport for putting this event together.
My kids had a blast at this event, and will be talking about it for years to come. And by the looks of the crowd, I’m sure that they’re not the only ones. These are the type of events that make memories and also make new fans.
As far as the racing side of things goes, the professionals cleaned house. I think I saw maybe one person beat them, and I believe that was by someone who races RC cars a lot.
Even though I didn’t win, I enjoyed myself immensely. And it was quite nice to have an afternoon doing something race related that was relaxing AND with the entire family. For tomorrow we hit the track running.
Nighttime thunderstorm with a lot of lightning on the south side of Indianapolis on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.
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