Weather: it’s Indiana. It’s Indiana in spring time. Be prepared for Hot, Dry, Wet and Cold. I remember one year, where race day was 52F and overcast. The track was cold and the tires were cold, and on the first pace lap the guys got a little overzealous in trying to warm their tires, that there was a big pile up in turn two. Took out a bunch of cars.
Like I said, this is Indiana and weather can be unpredictable.
You didn’t say if you had tickets or were going to the infield. I’m assuming tickets for the stands since you’re coming from Calgary.
Do not park in the infield unless you don’t mind waiting to get out. Shuttle busses from parking areas do get priority on the streets. The streets will be a parking lot at times. For a true 500 experience, get there the afternoon/night before and get a spot in someone’s front yard. Everyone (mostly) who lives near the track has parking in their yards. Hang out and watch the evening show of people coming in and partying. Sleep in the car and head in in the morning.
Good walking shoes are a must! If you’re hauling a cooler with beverages and food, a wagon or luggage dolly is a must. Obviously, if you have seats, a wagon will not be allowed in the stands, so a stowable dolly would be best.
Don’t have much more than that. I haven’t been to the race since tony George started changing things so my info is dated. It might be time for me to reconsider going to the race again.
Have fun and enjoy the race and Hoosier Hospitality.
Thanks. Yes, our tickets arrived a couple of weeks ago.
Hadn’t planned on taking food or drink; was prepared to get ripped off at the track (once in a lifetime, I don’t care about saving money!).
Yeah, TG sure did a number on AOWR! Never recovered from the split.
Thanks,
Jim