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Post by chromehorn08 on May 29, 2015 12:19:13 GMT -5
So I'm starting to plan for my adventures next year for the 500. Does anyone have any reviews on the Holiday Inn Express on 5855 Rockville Road? Trying to get a room for the Saturday before the race to not have to deal with driving an hour from the In-laws house on race day. Any advice and tips are welcome. Where do you guys suggest getting tickets. I want to be on the Pit Road seats. What say you? Thanks!
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Post by indycals on May 29, 2015 14:22:43 GMT -5
Have you ever sat in those pit road seats?
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Post by chromehorn08 on May 29, 2015 15:14:02 GMT -5
Nope. Never been in any seats. Only been to the speedway for a couple track tours.
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Post by clm1545 on May 29, 2015 15:43:47 GMT -5
North,and South vista are the best seats IMO.
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Post by indycals on May 29, 2015 16:11:29 GMT -5
I would highly advise against sitting in the pit road seats. The only exception being some of the seats high up on the northern end of pit road, but if you were thinking the ones right behind the pits, forget about it, you won't see a thing.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2015 20:26:05 GMT -5
I say high up in the turns. I LOVE Turn 1! We were in stand E section 22 row Q. We were under cover and could see about 1/3 of the track and had a jumbo tron in front of us for the rest.
What direction are your in-laws. Mine are west of town in Plainfield. We took the bus in from the airport. Best in and out I ever had in 25 Indy 500's. Well worth the $45. They run shuttle buses from 4-5 different areas. Search Indy 500 shuttle bus.
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Post by chromehorn08 on Nov 22, 2015 23:40:53 GMT -5
Think I got my tickets! South Vista section S I think. What do you guys think??? I'm pretty excited I got tix regardless!!! Can't wait!
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Post by indycals on Nov 23, 2015 0:15:09 GMT -5
Rows are lettered, sections are numbered. In any case - congratulations! Looking forward to seeing you at Phoenix and Indy!
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Post by chromehorn08 on Nov 23, 2015 10:00:29 GMT -5
Section 15 row MM. I can't freakin wait! See you in April AND May!
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Post by chromehorn08 on Nov 23, 2015 10:05:08 GMT -5
I say high up in the turns. I LOVE Turn 1! We were in stand E section 22 row Q. We were under cover and could see about 1/3 of the track and had a jumbo tron in front of us for the rest. What direction are your in-laws. Mine are west of town in Plainfield. We took the bus in from the airport. Best in and out I ever had in 25 Indy 500's. Well worth the $45. They run shuttle buses from 4-5 different areas. Search Indy 500 shuttle bus. In laws are in New Castle. We got a hotel for the night before the race so we didn't have to deal with traffic! Plan is all coming together! I will look into a shuttle service so we don't have to worry about parking. |
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Post by chadm500 on Nov 23, 2015 11:44:53 GMT -5
I've sat in many different seats over the years. Turn one is the best, Box 17 Row M, you've covered from the sun and you have a great view.
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Post by trevor83 on Nov 23, 2015 12:26:24 GMT -5
I have a preference to high up in turn 3 NW Vista above Sections 8-10  |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Nov 23, 2015 12:48:15 GMT -5
The Best ever for me is Penthouse Paddock. You see part of the short chute thur turn 4, the entire straight, turn 1 and part if the short chute to turn 2. In the shade for more than half the race, bathroom and concessions near by.
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Post by ttocs78z28 on Nov 23, 2015 17:02:42 GMT -5
We sat in L stands sec 9 Row V and then NE Vista sec 21 Row V from 1975 to 2005. If I can ask......how did you get your tickets? My cousin and I want to go again with this being the 100th race but when he called IMS they put us on a waiting list. Just wondering...........
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Post by chromehorn08 on Nov 23, 2015 19:35:18 GMT -5
We sat in L stands sec 9 Row V and then NE Vista sec 21 Row V from 1975 to 2005. If I can ask......how did you get your tickets? My cousin and I want to go again with this being the 100th race but when he called IMS they put us on a waiting list. Just wondering........... I filled out an application for tickets as soon as they made it available. They ask you to choose your 3 spots you want to sit and give you the best available. It started with renewals and upgrades from past ticket holders then applications. After that it'll open up to everybody else. |
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Post by indydog on Nov 23, 2015 20:03:29 GMT -5
There have always been tickets available for the past few years, even on race day. However, this being the 100th, there may not be.
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Post by ttocs78z28 on Nov 23, 2015 20:13:25 GMT -5
Yes, correct, there are always tickets. It's just that we're trying to avoid the no-so-good seats and not pay a scalper (yet). We also filled out the 3 best type application but don't remember when we sent it. Had to be early summer.
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Post by ttocs78z28 on Dec 20, 2015 8:05:32 GMT -5
Speedway processed our request this week. We'll be in NE Vista Section 25 Row R. That's the highest we could get. OK, can I ask what others here do for accommodations? It's been awhile since going and we used to mostly camp. Too old for camping now. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Post by clm1545 on Dec 20, 2015 10:03:30 GMT -5
I don't know which direction you are coming from. We come from the North. My advice is, stay on the NW, or SW side of town, don't stay near the airport(too expensive), race morning, drive to the airport, there is a separate parking lane for the race, take the shuttle to the track. You will have a pretty long walk(go thru the infield). After the race, the shuttle will take you back to the airport, and you will avoid most of the traffic.
Others can chime in with their ideas.
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