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Originally Posted by hungthrottlepodcast
I've lurked this website for years and decided to post.
Coming down from WI for some open wheel racing at the end of May. The main event is the Indy 500 which I got some free tickets to, but I really enjoy local short track racing more than anything. Was able to visit Bloomington and Haubstadt last year during sprint week and loved it.
So, the plan is to come down on Wed. May 22 for the sprint car race at Terre Haute that night. We are staying in Greencastle.
Thursday, I got no plan for the day so maybe someone has a good idea? Maybe a shop tour or something cool like that. Did the Indy Museum last year, so want to do something different. Then Thursday night out to the Fairgrounds for the Silver Crown race.
Friday we plan on hanging at IMS for carb. day. Is there anything that is a must not miss during that day? I'm 44, and the guy with me coming in from CA is 60, so we are not interested in concerts or partying hard. That night he wants to go to a BBQ at Judges BBQ (any good??), but I'm more for finding a good short track show. Anybody got some good ideas?
Saturday, pretty sure we will relax until heading out to Anderson for the Little 500. It's a show I've always wanted to attend. What time should we arrive? If there is a better show close by I could be talked into that.
Lastly, on Sunday we are heading to the Indy 500. Been to it several times over the years and enjoy it every time.
Well, what do you think? Tips or opinions greatly appreciated.
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I made the trek down from Wisconsin a couple years ago to help on a car for the Little 500. I will never miss that race again. Super cool! Im planning on hitting Gas City this year on Friday, Little 500 Saturday and Kokomo Sunday night. After carb day, watch the Indy Lights race. Was a great show last year (sometimes 3 wide). Then the Pit stop challenge is right after. Pretty cool to watch a few rounds of that. Piece of advice for the Little 500. Get seats in a corner (Turn 1 has a good view). Your head will feel like it wants to roll off your body if its going back and forth watching 500 green flag laps. Would be great to meet up with a fellow Cheesehead to watch some open wheel racing!