Critique my end of May racing trip

VSneader2 · 4/30/13, 5:05 AM

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Originally Posted by racefan20

I would go with Pit Stop BBQ in Brownsburg or Squealers in Mooresville or 86th st on the north side of Indy.

You can not go wrong with either of these options here. I like the sauce better at Squealers but the atmosphere at Pit Stop is hands down the best for a race fan.

Andrew S. Quinn · 4/30/13, 5:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sprntr

My plan:

Sunday May 26th
Indy 500
Badger Midgets at Angell Park

That must be a nice Sunday afternoon drive. Do you watch the first lap at Indy and then leave?

hungthrottlepodcast · 4/30/13, 4:04 PM

Thanks for all the great suggestions and it's interesting seeing everybody's itinerary. My buddy from CA says he is locked into the BBQ. Hmmm, I need to find a way out of that.

The shop tours and memorabilia shows should interesting also.

Going from Indy back to Sun Prairie is quite a haul. About 6 hours if you're doing it quickly. Maybe you are flying?

sprntr · 4/30/13, 5:39 PM

If we make Angell Park in time we'll go to the race & stay over night, if not it's only another 250 miles home.

steiny

Indy1808 · 4/30/13, 8:39 PM

My plan:

Of course none of this really shows alternate plans, in case the weather doesn't cooperate. I pray that doesn't enter into the picture.

Wednesday May 22nd
USAC Sprints at The Terre Haute Action Track

Thursday May 23rd
Travel 120miles
Library, coffee shop, pool, Update paperwork
USAC Silver Crown Series at The Fairgrounds

Friday May 24th
Travel 75 miles
Staples, Panera, pool
Gas City Speedway – Local Sprints

Saturday May 25th
Travel 32miles
Update paperwork, set up scoring sheets for LIL 500
If time...Library, coffee shop, pool
LIL 500

Sunday May 26th
Travel 97 miles
Staples, Panera, pool, Update paperwork
Kokomo Klassic

Return home 275 miles. Possibly broke from fuel expense but well raced (I hope!)with great memories and a smile.

Will Shunk · 4/30/13, 9:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VSneader2

You can not go wrong with either of these options here. I like the sauce better at Squealers but the atmosphere at Pit Stop is hands down the best for a race fan.

I agree you can't go wrong as Pit Stop is definitely a racer's joint. Squealers on 86th is my annual stop for a "Hoosier Tenderloin" sandwich to go as I travel across Indiana enjoying the best racing in the world!

Stevensville Mike · 4/30/13, 11:03 PM

Maybe I am biased from going there a lot, but I would not miss Gas City Friday Night and Kokomo Sunday Night. Everything else will be filler.

Andrew S. Quinn · 5/1/13, 6:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hungthrottlepodcast

My buddy from CA says he is locked into the BBQ. Hmmm, I need to find a way out of that.

Drop your buddy off at Judge's and then go to Gas City. Tell him you'll pick him up on the way back.

He should be full by then!

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Originally Posted by sprntr

If we make Angell Park in time we'll go to the race & stay over night, if not it's only another 250 miles home.
steiny

If you actually want to see a race after the 500,I'd recommend going to Kokomo.

hungthrottlepodcast · 5/1/13, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevensville Mike

Maybe I am biased from going there a lot, but I would not miss Gas City Friday Night and Kokomo Sunday Night. Everything else will be filler.

Does everybody agree with this?

ThrowbackRacingTeam · 5/1/13, 11:20 AM

Can't this year but we always did the "Night before the 500" at Raceway Park (IRP/LORP) and then hauled outta there fast and sped down to Putnamville. I remember catching the B and A main's for free.

4/30/13, 8:39 PM	#15 Re: Critique my end of May racing trip
Indy1808 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 37 Race Count Last Year: 35 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,801	My plan: Of course none of this really shows alternate plans, in case the weather doesn't cooperate. I pray that doesn't enter into the picture. Wednesday May 22nd USAC Sprints at The Terre Haute Action Track Thursday May 23rd Travel 120miles Library, coffee shop, pool, Update paperwork USAC Silver Crown Series at The Fairgrounds Friday May 24th Travel 75 miles Staples, Panera, pool Gas City Speedway – Local Sprints Saturday May 25th Travel 32miles Update paperwork, set up scoring sheets for LIL 500 If time...Library, coffee shop, pool LIL 500 Sunday May 26th Travel 97 miles Staples, Panera, pool, Update paperwork Kokomo Klassic Return home 275 miles. Possibly broke from fuel expense but well raced (I hope!)with great memories and a smile. __________________ Peace & love to all. God bless our Troops at home and abroad. INDY1808 SEE YOU AT THE RACES ! "Sitting in the Stands " #noteamracing

4/30/13, 4:04 PM	#13 Re: Critique my end of May racing trip
hungthrottlepodcast Member Race Count This Year: 8 Race Count Last Year: 20 Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 112	Thanks for all the great suggestions and it's interesting seeing everybody's itinerary. My buddy from CA says he is locked into the BBQ. Hmmm, I need to find a way out of that. The shop tours and memorabilia shows should interesting also. Going from Indy back to Sun Prairie is quite a haul. About 6 hours if you're doing it quickly. Maybe you are flying?

4/30/13, 11:03 PM	#17 Re: Critique my end of May racing trip
Stevensville Mike Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3,358	Maybe I am biased from going there a lot, but I would not miss Gas City Friday Night and Kokomo Sunday Night. Everything else will be filler.

5/1/13, 11:20 AM	#20 Re: Critique my end of May racing trip
ThrowbackRacingTeam Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,002	Can't this year but we always did the "Night before the 500" at Raceway Park (IRP/LORP) and then hauled outta there fast and sped down to Putnamville. I remember catching the B and A main's for free.