This year marked the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. To be honest, I am not a racing fan but I do love history and any excuse to have fun over
a lot a couple adult beverages with friends. The Indy 500 is the largest event held here in Indiana that attracts almost a half a million people to the West side of town. I live only about 5 or so miles from the Speedway and had Neil Carr Van Services (317-414-6842) pick myself and my friend, Lindsey, up around 7:45am. It took us 3.5 hours to get there but just in time for the opening ceremonies: the National Anthem performed by Kelly Clarkson, Seal, David Foster; God Bless American sung by Florence Henderson; the fly over from the B12 Stealth Bomber (awesome!); the introductory laps;er and of course, Jim Nabors. It was a very nostalgic moment that brought chills to myself and many of my friends. The crowd chanted USA! USA! USA! and it was just such a special time to be at the track.
I met up with my friend, Macy, who was in town from California, and her friends from Logansport. When the drivers made their first official lap past Turn 3 (where we were stationed) they shook and sprayed their beers wildly in the air. Lindsey and I stood from a far distance.
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| Celebratory Beer Spraying to kick off the Race |
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| Macy got soaked! |
I decided to channel my inner derby girl with my attire but it paid off in the long run because at the end of the day, I wasn't fried and didn't have the annoying tan lines.
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| Me! |
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| Lindsey, Steph, Macy and myself |
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| Linds and I |
Here's a sample of the hilarious attire seen out in the infield....
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| Channeling the 80s |
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| Mullet action! |
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| Buns of Steel! |
I wish I had taken more pics because there were plenty of awesomely crazy looking people. I met up with a few more friends before the end.
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| Old buddy of mine, Jeremy!! |
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| Hello, Leon! |
I had a great time and can't wait to see what the rest of the summer brings!
