Not only was I there I was a member of the Pike High School marching band and we marched and played around the the track that day. But the race got rained out. It was an ugly year.
I might have seen you on TV!
Since I was little my family would have a 500 cookout.
My great-uncle would clear out his garage. Moved in a picnic table, grill and a TV and we would watch the 500.
Family tradition for decades!
Yup...i first watched this race as a 8YO in 1972 with my dad when Donohue won. I was immediately taken. Couldn’t wait for the ‘73 ace and wow!!
Recently stumbled across this- some amazing photos of Savage trying to pry himself from his car
http://www.codex99.com/unclassified/trial-by-fire.html
Great ratings for the race Sunday
https://racer.com/2024/05/28/nbc-reports-5-3-million-viewers-for-indy-500/