[Healeys] Indy 500 tips wanted

[Bob Haskell]

Jim,

Wasn't that one a fun race. I understand that during recent tire tests that 
they were able to get 20 laps from a set of tires - a 100% improvement. 
Still sad.

We normally park east of the track, north of 16th and on the other side of 
the railroad tracks. The folks in the neighborhood sell parking spaces in 
their yards.  A bit longer walk, but we miss all the traffic.


Ken,

You might also look into going to the "Night Before the 500" USAC midget 
racing at the 5/8 mile paved oval at O'Reilly (Indianapolis) Raceway Park. 
  Anyone remember the 1993 Jaguar XJ220 series, FastMasters?

Bob

Jwhlyadv at aol.com wrote:
> At this years Brickyard I got a great parking spot between turns 1 and 2  
> across from the tunnel to the infield. We went up on Friday for practice and  
> parked there. (we commute from Louisville daily) On Friday you can purchase  
> parking for race day in advance so we knew we had the spot on Sunday and we  could 
> just drive right to the track.
>  
> A large parking lot with food vendors and port-a-cans, literally across the  
> street from our entrance and seats. After the race the traffic is terrible so  
> plan on tailgating for an hour or two. We got to watch all the NASCAR car  
> haulers pull out as we munched on fried chicken and beer.
>  
> After the race we head south to Louisville. Instead of heading west to the  
> Interstate like most people we go east into downtown and the traffic moves much 
>  better.
>                      
> Jim  Werner
> Louisville, KY