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2011 Indianapolis 500 – May 29, 2011

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has posted a digital fan guide, it contains great information for race fans.
Access it HERE. 18 pages of great stuff.

Indianapolis 500 Events – May 18 to Race Day

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Sun, May 18
BUMP DAY QUALIFYING/ARMED FORCES DAY – $10 admission; 5 and under free

Public Gates Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Live Music by Rapid Fire, Coke Zero Stage 10:15-11 a.m.

IndyCar Series Practice 10:15-11:15 a.m.

Coca-Cola Trading Pin and IndyCar Series Driver Trading Cards (Set 3 of 3) Distribution, MotoGP Garage 34 11 a.m.

Armed Forces Enlistment Ceremony 11:20 a.m.

National Anthem performed by Military Band, followed by Flyover 11:24 a.m.

Qualifications Noon-6 p.m.

Legends of the 1988 Indy 500 Q&A, with Michael Andretti and Bobby Rahal, Coke Zero Stage 1-1:30 p.m.

Legends of the 1988 and 1998 Indy 500 Autograph Session, Pagoda Plaza 1:45-2:45 p.m.

Live Music by Jon McLaughlin, Coke Zero Stage 3-4 p.m.

Mon, May 19
NO TRACK ACTIVITY

Tue, May 20
NO TRACK ACTIVITY

Wed, May 21
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE 500 FESTIVAL COMMUNITY DAY (No track activity) – $7 admission; 5 and under free

Public Gates Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Public Track Laps/Garages Open to Public 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

CardioChek Free Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings presented by Vision Racing, MotoGP Garage #33 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Firestone Indy Light Driver Autograph Session, MotoGP Garages 11 a.m.-noon

Wristband Distribution for Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session #1, MotoGP Garage #35 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session #1, Pagoda Plaza 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Wristband Distribution for Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session #2, MotoGP Garage #35 2-3 p.m.

Rick Mears Q&A, Coke Zero Stage 2:30-3 p.m.

Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session #2, Pagoda Plaza 3-4 p.m.

Rick Mears Book Signing, Pagoda Plaza 3-4 p.m.

Wristband Distribution for Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session #3, MotoGP Garage #35
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session #3, Pagoda Plaza 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Thu, May 22
FIRESTONE FREEDOM 100 PRACTICE & QUALIFYING – Free

Public Gates Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Firestone Indy Lights Practice 9-9:45 a.m.

Firestone Indy Lights Practice 11-11:45 a.m.

Firestone Indy Lights Qualifying 1:15 p.m.

Firestone Indy Lights Practice 3:40-4 p.m.

Fri, May 23
MILLER LITE CARB DAY – $10 admission; 5 and under free

Public Gates Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

CardioChek Free Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings presented by Vision Racing, MotoGP Garage #33 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

IndyCar Series Practice 11 a.m.-noon

Firestone Freedom 100 Pre-Race Noon

National Anthem performed by Lisa Dames, Victory Circle 12:24 p.m.

Firestone Freedom 100 Race 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Music by DJ Orion, Featuring the Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders, Victory Podium 1:30-3 p.m.

Pit Stop Challenge 1:30-3 p.m.

Vintage Car Laps 3 p.m.

Miller Lite Carb Day Concert, Featuring Stone Temple Pilots, Miller Lite Stage (located behind Hall of Fame Museum) 3:30 p.m.

Sat, May 24
PUBLIC DRIVERS’ MEETING/NO TRACK ACTIVITY – Free (IMS activities)

Public Gates Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Autograph Session with Indy 500 Starting Field, Pagoda Plaza 9-10 a.m.

Public Drivers’ Meeting 10:30 a.m.

IPL 500 Festival Parade (Downtown Indianapolis) Noon

Sun, May 25 92nd INDIANAPOLIS 500 – Tickets starting at $20

Public Gates Open 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Spectacle of Bands 8 a.m.

Celebrity Red Carpet Walk Hosted by EXTRA!, Pagoda Plaza 10 a.m.

“On the Banks of the Wabash” Performed by the Purdue Marching Band 11:15 a.m.

Pre-Race Concert Featuring Jack’s Mannequin, Coke Zero Stage 11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Celebrity/VIP Parade Lap 11:30 a.m.

2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden Demonstration Lap 11:50 a.m.

Military Recognition Lap and March 12:09 p.m.

Driver Introductions, Yard of Bricks 12:32 p.m.

“God Bless America” Performed by Florence Henderson, Victory Podium 12:51 p.m.

National Anthem Performed by Julianne Hough, Victory Podium, Flyover 12:54 p.m.

Invocation by Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, Victory Podium 12:58 p.m.

“Taps,” Victory Podium 1 p.m.

“Back Home Again in Indiana” Performed by Jim Nabors, Victory Podium, Balloon Spectacle 1:02 p.m.

Command to Start Engines, Mari Hulman George, Victory Podium 1:03 p.m.

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Driver Emerson Fittipaldi Leads the Field to the Start 1:04 p.m.

Honorary Starter Floyd Mayweather Waves the Green Flag to Start the 92nd Indianapolis 500-Mile Race 1:11 p.m.

Mon, May 26 INDIANAPOLIS 500 VICTORY CELEBRATION

IMS Plaza Pavilion 5 p.m.

Schedule subject to change

Indianapolis 500 – Sunday, May 25, 2008

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
16th & Georgetown
Indianapolis, IN

This is THE RACE. The grand-daddy of all auto races. The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. This year the date is Sunday, May 25. People of all races, creed and color will make their way to 16th & Georgetown to watch the big dogs race.

Mark your calendar, set your TIVO, buy a new TV, whatever, just be ready for this one.

Here is the scoop on what will happen and when –
** NOTE ** Schedule is subject to change

Sun, May 4
INDIANAPOLIS STAR OPENING DAY/ROOKIE ORIENTATION
$5 admission; 12 and under free
Public Gates Open
Rookie Orientation Program
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Noon-5 p.m.

Mon, May 5
ROOKIE ORIENTATION
$5 admission; 12 and under free
Public Gates Open
Rookie Orientation Program
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Noon-5 p.m.

Tues, May 6 –
Thur, May 8
PRACTICE
$5 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Noon-6 p.m.

Fri, May 9
FAST FRIDAY –
$5 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
Pole Day Qualifying Draw
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Noon-6 p.m.
6 p.m.

Sat, May 10
POLE DAY QUALIFYING
$10 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
Pole Qualifications
Pole Winner Ceremony
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Noon-6 p.m.
6 p.m.

Sun, May 11
SECOND DAY QUALIFYING
$10 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
Pole Qualifications
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Noon-6 p.m.

Mon, May 12 –
Tues, May 13
NO TRACK ACTIVITY

Wed, May 14 –
Fri, May 16
PRACTICE
$5 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Noon-6 p.m.

Sat, May 17
THIRD-DAY QUALIFYING
$10 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
Pole Qualifications
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Noon-6 p.m.

Sun, May 18
BUMP DAY/IMS ARMED FORCES DAY
$10 admission; 5 and under free; Members of military in uniform or with valid military I.D. admitted free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
Pole Qualifications
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Noon-6 p.m.

Mon, May 19 –
Tues, May 20
NO TRACK ACTIVITY

Wed, May 21
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE 500 FESTIVAL COMMUNITY DAY
(No track activity) – $7 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
Public Track Laps/Garages Open to Public
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Thur, May 22
FREEDOM 100 PRACTICE & QUALIFYING
Free Admission
Public Gates Open
Indy Pro Series Practice
Indy Pro Series Practice
Indy Pro Series Qualifying
Indy Pro Series Practice
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
9 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
1:15 p.m.
3:40 p.m.-4 p.m.

Fri, May 23
MILLER LITE CARB DAY
$10 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open
IndyCar Series Practice
Freedom 100 Pre-race
Freedom 100
Checkers/Rally’s Pit Stop Challenge
Miller Lite Carb Day Concert
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
11 a.m.-Noon
Noon-12:30 p.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
3:30 p.m.

Sat, May 24
NO TRACK ACTIVITY
Free (IMS activities)
Public Gates Open
Public Drivers Meeting
IPL 500 Festival Parade (Downtown Indianapolis)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
11 a.m.
Noon

Sun, May 25
RACE DAY
92nd Indianapolis 500
1 p.m.

Mon, May 26
INDIANAPOLIS 500 VICTORY CELEBRATION
IMS Plaza Pavilion
5 p.m.

** NOTE ** Schedule is subject to change

Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade – May 24, 2008

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Celebrating 51 years of tradition, the IPL 500 Festival Parade will return to the streets of downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, May 24, 2008.
More than 300,000 spectators will kick-off race weekend while enjoying time with family and friends by watching the pageantry and larger-than-life floats light up the city.

Children will be amazed by the sight of some of their favorite costumed characters, Last year’s event featured Angelica and Chuckie from the Rugrats, Fred Flinstone and Barney Rubble.
The tradition continues with the 33 starting drivers of the Indianapolis 500 serving as honorary grand marshals the day before the race, riding in the traditional rows of three, with the winner of the pole position bringing up the rear.
The 2007 Parade was one of the most spectacular as the 500 Festival celebrated its 50th Anniversary and the 50th Parade. The 2007 Grand Marshal was Indianapolis Colts Quarterback and Super Bowl XLI Most Valuable Player Peyton Manning. Nationally-known celebrities, costumed characters, marching bands, patriotic units, specialty units, spectacular floats and giant helium balloons filled the streets to celebrate the world’s largest single-day sporting event, the Indianapolis 500.