Indy 500

2012 Indianapolis 500 Opening Day In Pictures

May 12, 2012 by Brian Groce

Here are some of our best shots from the 2012 Indianapolis 500 Opening Day.

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Alex Tagliani Naptown Buzz Giveaways

May 7, 2012 by Brian Groce

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

Do you want a chance to win even more Alex Tagliani prizes?

Be sure to check out:

Alex’s website at: tagliani.com
Alex’s Facebook page
Alex’s YouTube channel
Alex’s Twitter feed

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

May 7, 2012 by Brian Groce

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.

96th Indianapolis 500 Schedule

April 23, 2012 by Brian Groce

(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

April 17, 2012 by Naptown Buzz

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

April 5, 2012 by Brian Groce

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.

2011 Indianapolis 500 Race Day In Pictures

May 29, 2011 by Brian Groce

The 2011 Indianapolis 500 was a hot, but excellent, day for race fans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. There were celebrities, racing legends, bands, a record setting truck jump and of course, the big race with a jaw dropping finish.

Here are our best photos from the day.

2011 Indianapolis 500 A. J. Foyt Day In Pictures

May 28, 2011 by Brian Groce

The 2011 Indianapolis 500 A.J. Foyt Day was an excellent day for fans to check out Indianapolis Motor Speedway and to get autographs of multiple past Indy 500 drivers.

Here are our best photos from the day.

2011 Indianapolis 500 Carb Day In Pictures

May 27, 2011 by Brian Groce

I normally spend Carb Day in the stands or down by the pits, but decided to opt for a different experience this year and spend the afternoon in turn 3, a.k.a. “The Snake Pit”, with our friends from the Smiley Morning Show on WZPL (99.5 in Indy) for their first Undy 500.

WARNING: The folks in the Snake Pit like to party and some may deem the photos offensive. But we spared you the photo of the guy who insisted on showing his uncovered back side…trust me, you should thank us for that.

That said, here are our best photos from the day.