Another one of my favorites. I can remember this like it was yesterday. Bill had been having a very rough couple of days in the hospital, and in walks Joe, Jill and Steve Reutemann with this poster-sized picture. He immediately got a huge smile on his face, and it was as if he was pain free for the moment. If you knew Bill well enough, you knew that if you were on the receiving end of the "single finger salute", it was meant with love. The picture remained in his hospital room for the duration of his stay, and now proudly hangs in our home office. I am forever grateful to Joe, Jill, Steve and Chris Pedersen (racephoto1) for this memory!

7/21/14, 9:48 PM
Bill Gardner
City/State: Cloverdale, Indiana
Zip Code: 46120

This type of humor may not seem normal for some people, but I treat it as a form of love.

I've had a tough few days in thej hospital and I'm still not still not finished yet,

Just make sure your life is full of the laugher & enjoyment of the type of people in this photo.

I love you guys!! Put on the show and kick sum butt!!!

Sorry for typos... I'm been on so me heavy doeses of Pain medices.
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Bill Gardner
bill@indianaopenwheel.com

We are just one day out and the weather forecast looks perfect!

I don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend full of family, friends and racing!

And ice cream!!

Of course! I have no idea how I forgot the ice cream! 🍦

Here's best wishes for a great weekend of racing and a great get together at the Gardner spectacular. I didn't know Bill real well, but I knew him well enough to pass along some race talk and get his perspective on racing and sometimes life in general. I enjoyed chatting with him many times as he cruised along in his golf cart. I am happy that we have not just a race, but an event named in his honor. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend due to plans made months ago. We are in Hawaii soaking up some hot tropical sun (like we don't have enough in Indiana). I do wish everyone the best and I guarantee that I won't miss it next summer.

Even though we will miss you, I hope you make more memories than you can handle during your amazing trip, Al!

The weather is looking to be fantastic for the weekend! A little bit of rain is taking care of the water truck's job, and it is bringing in more pleasant temperatures.
Friday 83/58
Saturday 82/58
Perfect weather for the Bill Gardner Sprintacular!!!

I second that!!!!!

And dessert!!

The Bill Gardner Sprintacular is finally here!
A couple things to note:
1) Friday Gate Opening Changes - 4:30pm for Pit Gate and 4:45 for Main Gate
2) Make sure the kids hold onto their kids tickets! The Indiana Open Wheel Kids Club will be drawing for gift bags at the conclusion of each classes heat races!