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Alex Tagliani Naptown Buzz Giveaways

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Naptown Buzz is working with IndyCar driver Alex Tagliani to bring our mutual followers some awesome prizes.

First up is a signed Tag hat AND a signed B&W / Barracuda Networks visor.

These prize giveaways will be a little different than the ones we’ve ran in the past, so please read up…

Giveaway Rules

  • One entry per person.
  • Open to US & Canada residents.
  • You must follow both @Tagliani AND @NaptownBuzz on Twitter. (If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can sign up at Twitter.com.)
  • Once you are following both @Tagliani and @NaptownBuzz on Twitter, please fill out the form below to be entered to win this, and any future Alex Tagliani giveaways we run.
  • The winner of the signed Tag hat & a signed B&W / Barracuda Networks visor will be notified by Monday, May 14, 2012 via e-mail.

Enter to Win

To enter please  follow both @Tagliani and @NaptownBuzz on Twitter, then fill out the form below to be entered to win this, and any future Alex Tagliani giveaways we run.

One (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive the prizes.

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Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

Alex Tagliani

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Alex is always giving away very nice prizes, so keep your eyes open and best of luck!

Win VIP tickets to Pole Day at IMS in Verizon’s Suite

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It’s race time in Indy and we want to send you to Pole Day in VIP fashion courtesy of Verizon.

Pole Day will take place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 19, 2012 and the VIP package from Verizon includes two tickets to Verizon’s suite, a gift pack and food and beverages throughout the day.

Enter to Win

To enter please fill out the form below or e-mail us with your full name,valid e-mail address by 11:59pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012 and one (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a pair of tickets.

Your information is confidential and will only be used for contacting the winner and for prize fulfillment purposes.

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Giveaway Rules

  • One entry per person.
  • Open to Indiana residents.
  • Verizon employees are not eligible.
  • You MUST be able to attend Pole Day, the tickets are non-transferable.
  • You MUST be at least 18 years of age.
  • You will need to claim your prize by phone by Tuesday, May 15.
  • The winner will be notified on Friday, May 11, 2012 via e-mail.
  • Fill out the form above or e-mail us with your full name & valid e-mail address to be entered to win by 11:59pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012.

Verizon and IndyCar

Verizon is the official wireless provider of the IZOD IndyCar Series and is sponsoring Will Power and Team Penske.

INDYCAR® Mobile, available in Verizon Apps and Google Play, puts race fans closer to the track than ever before, with live audio streaming on race day, real-time leaderboards, race results, drive bios and more. Download on your smartphone today.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is covered by Verizon’s 4G LTE network, providing blazing fast speeds so customers can share photos and videos from the track.

Mid America Speedway 2012 Schedule

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Mid America Speedway opens their 2012 season this Saturday night at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

The 2012 season schedule is as follows:

  • April 14 (rain out, rescheduled for April 28th)
  • April 28 (rain out, rescheduled for May 5th)
  • May 5
  • June 9
  • June 23
  • July 14
  • July 28
  • August 4
  • August 17 (Friday) – Night before the MotoGP
  • September 8 – Heavy Vintage Night
  • September 15
  • September 29
  • October 6
  • October 20
  • October 27 – Halloween Race

All races begin at 7:00pm and end around 10:00pm.

Tickets

  • Grandstand age 10+: $8
  • Grandstand age 5-9: $4
  • Pits age 10+: $10
  • Pits age 5-9: $5
  • Age 5 and under free

 The Bikes

A speedway motorcycle is unlike any other motorcycle that you have ever seen. The motors are 500cc methanol burning four strokes. The bikes weigh in at about 170 pounds and put out somewhere in the neighborhood of 75 horsepower. With the light weight, and high horsepower, a speedway bike is capable of going from 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds. The bikes are remarkably simple in that they have no transmission, very little front suspension, no rear suspension, no starting mechanism, and no brakes. That’s right, no brakes! The rider enters the turn full throttle, throws the machine sideways to get the motorcycle turned, and aims for the next turn.

The Race

A speedway “meeting” consists of four heats, and a main event. Each rider will ride in four heats, starting each one from a different spot or “gate” on the starting line. The four riders with the most points after four heats go on to the main event. All heats, and mains are four laps, and the fast guys can run their four laps in less than 50 seconds.

The Rules

A rider cannot touch the tapes before the start. If he does, he goes back to the penalty line. If he breaks the tapes, he gets to watch from the sidelines. If two or more riders go down on the first lap, the race is re-started with the rider causing the re-start going to the penalty line. Should a downed rider be unable to start his machine after two-minutes, he is excluded from the re-start, and headed for the pits.

For more information, visit midamspeedway.com and follow Mid America Speedway on Twitter at @MidAmSpeedway.

Day Nursery Race Into Reading

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 5:30 until 7:30 pm
The Riverwalk-6729 Westfield Blvd in Broad Ripple

Race Into Reading is a new fundraiser supporting the Day Nursery Association Tuition Assistance Scholarship fund. The race-themed event celebrates early childhood literacy and Day Nursery’s century-long commitment to early childhood education.

The honorary chair of the event is 2010 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Simona De Silvestro, driver of the #78 Nuclear Clean Air Energy car from the Lotus HVM Racing Team. The event will be emceed by veteran motor sports broadcaster Bob Jenkins.

Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, talk motor sports, try your hand at our Lap Around Literacy games and get a first look at the 2012 Day Nursery Teachers’ Choice Best Books selections.

Support of the Day Nursery Race Into Reading event will help low-income children from 250 Indianapolis families have access to a literacy-rich environment and a great early childhood education through the Day Nursery Tuition Assistance Scholarship fund.

Tickets are $100 each and are on sale now online at www.daynursery.org/events or by calling the Day Nursery Association office at 317-636-9197 ext. 222 during normal business hours.

Founded in 1899, Day Nursery is the oldest and largest non-profit provider of early care and education in Indiana. Each year Day Nursery of Indianapolis serves more than 1,300 children ages six weeks to six years old in seven centers.

96th Indianapolis 500 Schedule

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(All times local, subject to change)

Thursday, May 10, 2012 – ROOKIE ORIENTATION PROGRAM
Free (Only public access is South Terrace grandstands adjacent to Gate 2 entrance)

  • 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Practice

Friday, May 11, 2012 – FIRESTONE FREEDOM 100 TESTING
Free (Only public access is South Terrace grandstands adjacent to Gate 2 entrance)

  • 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Practice

Saturday, May 12, 2012 – OPENING DAY/CELEBRATION OF AUTOMOBILES
$10 admission; 12 and under free

  • 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Public Gates Open
  • 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Celebration of Automobiles (Vintage and Historic Car Show, Emerging Tech Showcase, Automobile Festival)
  • 10:30-10:50 a.m., Q&A Session about 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series car, Coca-Cola Stage
  • Noon-6 p.m., Practice
  • 12:15 p.m., Celebration of Automobiles Awards, Coca-Cola Stage
  • 6 p.m., Celebration of Automobiles Dinner

Sunday, May 13, 2012 – PRACTICE
$10 admission; 12 and under free

  • 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Public Gates Open
  • 10:30-11 a.m., Q&A with Beaux Barfield, Coca-Cola Stage
  • Noon-6 p.m., Practice

Monday, May 14, 2012 – Thursday, May 17, 2012 – PRACTICE
$10 admission; 12 and under free

  • 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Public Gates Open
  • Noon-6 p.m., Practice

Friday, May 18, 2012 – FAST FRIDAY
$10 admission, 12 and under free

  • 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Public Gates Open
  • 11-11:30 a.m., Q&A with Owner/Driver/Sponsor Panel, Coca-Cola Stage
  • Noon-6 p.m., Practice
  • 6:15 p.m., Pole Day Qualifications Draw, Coca-Cola Stage

Saturday, May 19, 2012 – POLE DAY
$15 admission, 12 and under free

  • 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Public Gates Open
  • 8-10 a.m., Practice
  • 10-10:30 a.m., Q&A with Past Pole Winners, Coca-Cola Stage
  • 10:15 a.m., American Dairy Association Pin Distribution, Pagoda Plaza
  • 11 a.m.-4 p.m., First Qualifying Segment
  • 4 p.m., Ceremonial Lap Honoring 50th Anniversary of Parnelli Jones’ 150-mph Lap
  • 4:30-6 p.m., Fast Nine Pole Qualifying
  • 6 p.m., Pole Award Presentation, Yard of Bricks
  • 6:15 p.m., Live Music by Here Come The Mummies, Coca-Cola Stage

Sunday, May 20, 2012 – BUMP DAY/IMS ARMED FORCES DAY
$15 admission, 12 and under free

  • 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Public Gates Open
  • 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Military Vehicle Display, Pagoda Plaza, MotoGP Course Turns 7 and 9
  • 10-11 a.m., Practice
  • 11:15-11:40 a.m., Armed Forces Enlistment Ceremony, Yard of Bricks
  • 11:15-11:45 a.m., Q&A with Bump Day Drivers, Coca-Cola Stage
  • Noon-6 p.m., Qualifying

Monday, May 21, 2012 & Tuesday, May 22, 2012

  • NO TRACK ACTIVITY

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – 500 FESTIVAL COMMUNITY DAY
(No track activity) – $8 advance/$10 gate, 6 and under free

  • 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Public Gates Open
  • 11 a.m., 500 Festival Community Day Pin Distribution, Pagoda Plaza
  • 11 a.m.-noon, Firestone Indy Lights Driver Autograph Session, Plaza Pavilion 1C/1D
  • 12:30-1:30 p.m., Indy 500 Autograph Session #1 Wristband Distribution, MotoGP Garage 36
  • 1:30-2:30 p.m., Indy 500 Autograph Session #1, Plaza Pavilion 1C/1D
  • 2-3 p.m., Indy 500 Autograph Session #2 Wristband Distribution, MotoGP Garage 36
  • 3-4 p.m., Indy 500 Autograph Session #2, Plaza Pavilion 1C/1D
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m., Indy 500 Autograph Session #3 Wristband Distribution, MotoGP Garage 36
  • 4:30-5:30 p.m., Indy 500 Autograph Session #3, Plaza Pavilion 1C/1D

Thursday, May 24, 2012 – FIRESTONE FREEDOM 100 PRACTICE, QUALIFYING
Free

  • 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Public Gates Open
  • 9 a.m.-noon, Firestone Indy Lights Practice
  • 1:15-2:15 p.m., Firestone Indy Lights Qualifying
  • 2:30-4 p.m., Vintage Car Laps

Friday, May 25, 2012 – CARB DAY
$20 admission, 12 and under free

  • 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Public Gates Open
  • 10:30-11 a.m., Q&A with IndyCar Crew Members, Coca-Cola Stage
  • 10:45 a.m., Firestone Pin Distribution, Pagoda Plaza
  • 11 a.m.-noon, Indianapolis 500 Final Practice
  • 12:30 p.m., Firestone Freedom 100 (40 laps)
  • 1:35 p.m., Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge
  • 3:30 p.m., Miller Lite Carb Day Concert featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd

Saturday, May 26, 2012 – LEGENDS DAY HONORING ROGER PENSKE
$10 admission; 12 and under free

  • 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Public Gates Open
  • 8:45-9 a.m., Chase Rookie of the Year Candidates Q&A, Coca-Cola Stage
  • 9-10 a.m., 2011 Starting Field/Indy 500 Winners Autograph Session, Pagoda Plaza
  • 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Indianapolis 500 Memorabilia Show, Plaza Pavilion 1A/1B
  • 9:30-10:20 a.m., Vintage Car Laps
  • 10:30-11 a.m., Public Drivers Meeting, Tower Terrace
  • 11-11:30 a.m., Q&A with Roger Penske, Coca-Cola Stage
  • 1-4 p.m., Indy 500 Veterans Autograph Session, Pagoda Plaza

Sunday, May 27, 2012 – 96TH INDIANAPOLIS 500 RACE DAY
Tickets start at $30

  • 5:33 a.m.-6 p.m., Public Gates Open
  • 7 a.m., Snake Pit Opens
  • 8:30 a.m., Parade of Bands
  • 9:30 a.m., 500 Festival Princesses Lap
  • 11 a.m., Vintage Car Lap
  • 11:10 a.m., Military Tribute Lap
  • 11:30 a.m., Driver Introductions
  • Noon, Start of 96th Indianapolis 500 (200 laps)

Children 12 and under will be receive free general admission to any IMS event in 2012 when accompanied by an adult general admission ticket holder.

Watch for schedule additions as the dates approach and follow @IMS, @IndyCar & @NaptownBuzz on Twitter for updates.

Win Verizon VIP tickets for Indy 500 Pole Day on Saturday, April 21

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The Indianapolis Verizon Wireless store on Lafayette Road is giving away VIP tickets for Pole Day at the Indianapolis 500.

Twelve lucky winners will each receive a voucher to claim a pair of tickets to spend a day in the Verizon suite, receive a gift pack and complimentary food and beverages.

Starting at noon on Saturday, April 21, the first 50 people at the store will have a chance to win. First come, first served.

To participate, just head to the Verizon Wireless Communications Store at Centre West, 4525 Lafayette Road.

RSVP on Facebook and invite your friends: http://on.fb.me/HZmLMr.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is covered by Verizon’s 4G LTE network, providing blazing fast speeds, so customers can share photos and videos from the track.

Verizon Wireless offers the largest 4G LTE network in the nation. Popular Science called Verizon’s network the “fastest yet,” and PC World recognized Verizon’s 4G LTE network as one of the 100 Best Products of 2011.

Indianapolis 500, Kentucky Derby Horsepower vs. Horsepower Combo Tickets

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For the first time, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., will offer special Horsepower vs. Horsepower ticket packages for two of the world’s most legendary sporting events, the Indianapolis 500 and the Kentucky Derby.

These special packages include tickets for the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 5 and the 96th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27. Also included are tickets to the 138th Kentucky Oaks for 3-year old thoroughbred fillies on Friday, May 4 at Churchill Downs and Miller Lite Carb Day on Friday, May 25 at IMS. Miller Lite Carb Day features the final Indianapolis 500 practice, Firestone Freedom 100 Firestone Indy Lights race, the Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge and a concert featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Two Horsepower vs. Horsepower packages are available:

•Party Pack: The Party Pack features general admission tickets to the Kentucky Oaks, the Kentucky Derby, Miller Lite Carb Day and the Indianapolis 500, and access to the Snake Pit on Race Day at the Indianapolis 500. Among other features, Party Pack ticket holders will have front-row access to a performance by a nationally known DJ/producer on the Snake Pit stage and can watch the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert on Miller Lite Carb Day from a specially designated area near the front of the stage. The Party Pack ticket package is $115 per person.

•Club Pack: The Club Pack features first-floor reserved grandstand bleacher seating at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby, which includes a lunch buffet in the Infield Club. In addition to other premium features, ticketholders will receive admission to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Brickyard Club, reserved grandstand seats for the Indianapolis 500 and access to a fully catered premium food buffet and complimentary bar. The Club Pack ticket package is $995 per person.

The Club Pack is available, while supplies last, through Sunday, April 15. The Party Pack can be purchased through Thursday, May 3. Both packages can be purchased at www.imstix.com or www.churchilldowns.com.