That’s right. It’s been blacked out for most of the time. Still is.
One thing I didn’t know before moving to the Indy area is that all of May is dedicated to the race around here. Checkered flags go up all around town. That’s because of all the trial runs they do before the big race.
I have never been to the actual race, though a lot of people here go frequently. I have been to the Brickyard and “kissed the bricks”. It’s a cool place.
One funny story I have is that years ago, my UPS man was delivering a large number of packages to our house. So as he unloaded the items, we chatted. He told me that he was going to be retiring soon. Then he told me he had been working as a pit crew member at the Speedway, and that his goal was to one day get a ring for being on the winning pit crew. He had the style and everything picked out. He carried around the order form as motivation, and he showed it to me. That was probably 5 or 6 years ago. He did indeed retire from UPS shortly after that.
Fast forward to 2021. We watched Helio Castoneves win that year. Before I knew it, I saw Johnny on the TV screen drinking milk with Helio and the rest of the crew! He was so excited, and I was excited for him!! Cool achievement, bro!
That’s Awesome !!! Only in America.
Wonderful story thanks for sharing
Wow...
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Your UPS bud had it right there -—
The Track is the monster !
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Testing goes on all year long and I would
set a light at the Start-Finish line.
I’d state that I was gonna Beat That Track then spit on those Bricks!
And Yes Arie Won it and I got My Ring !
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With one more Race...
Run the Race as to Win IT !