In that same standpoint I could say the NBA must be dying because it gets no coverage here in Pittsburgh.
Indy 500-Parking Strategy
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In that same standpoint I could say the NBA must be dying because it gets no coverage here in Pittsburgh.
Yes it is, but I gladly walk the 2 miles instead of waiting in traffic for hours...plus they serve free coffee and donuts.
The race is now sold out and will be shown on TV live in Indy this year for the first time in 60+ years.
In this thread @UTFO made the comparison between craft beer and the 500, and now you're doing it with the NBA? Not sure about either comparison.
Just for humor:
http://www.theonion.com/americanvoices/on-indy-500s-declining-popularity-17552
I said in my first response that it has declined in popularity. Everything has from the days when people had 4 channels on tv and no internet.
But it is ignorant to say it only matters in central IN. It is still the biggest event for racing fans/drivers worldwide.
Few things are like they "used" to be. Dog shit shows like The Dukes of Hazard pulled in 20+ million viewers per week. The World Series used to have a share of 50+.
It wouldn't have to be my group's party....there are a hundred thousand people doing exactly the same thing I am inside the track, and another hundred thousand outside of the track. But, yes, you seem like the type that would love it if you went to the event.
You are getting closer on this, but you are still putting entirely too much emphasis on the race itself and not the entire event.
Even if I were coming in from out of town, I would bring a bike on my vehicle, parallel park in some random neighborhood north of downtown, and take the bike over to the Speedway. Actually taking a vehicle over there seems ludicrous to me. Some instructions on where to bike are included in this webpage.
I've never been to the race myself. One year I will go, but I'd only go by bike.
I've never been to the race myself. One year I will go, but I'd only go by bike.
I rode my bike both days last weekend and it was pretty much as they describe it in the article. For the most part none of the security even acknowledged us and we just cruised right up to the lot just behind the tower and locked the bikes. No one even asked for money or tickets.
I can't imagine they would let us slide like that for the race, but I sure wouldn't want to park my bike at 12th and Main in Speedway. That's damn near 2 miles to my seat.......
I can't imagine they would let us slide like that for the race, but I sure wouldn't want to park my bike at 12th and Main in Speedway. That's damn near 2 miles to my seat.......
I cant remember the last time I was able to get a grill, 4lbs of ground beef, 8 brauts, 2 bags of chips, 4 bottles of water and a 12 pack of beer on my bike.
Kid's trailer. I have one.
I gotta say that the grill is tough. Other stuff seems pretty doable with a trailer.
Have ridden my bike to race for years. I cruise down White River Trial to 16th street and take the police escort lane straight in....it's a little dicey but a total blast and quick as hell. Definitely not for the timid or kids.
Indy Park watches the bikes outside of Turn 1 for free.
Indy Park watches the bikes outside of Turn 1 for free.
I park at a house off Lynhurst next to the Speedway Water department. They have a small lot next to the house for parking. They also have a porta potty available. It is useful after our 3 hour drive to the race and allows you to avoid using the Speedway restrooms after the race.
The further you are from the track, the less time you spend waiting in traffic. We walk past a lot of cars sitting still. The worst place I ever parked was the Speedway High School. We sat there forever before we made it to the street. Now, we get in the car, take 10th Street and we are on 465 in 5 minutes. I am more concerned about taking 37 to I-69 than where I am parking. My son wants to stop in Bloomington to eat or I would try I70 - 231 - I69.
We always turn the grill back on after the race. Eat a couple brats, have some water/pop/beer for the non drivers, and wait on the mad rush to die down. Tailgating for another 45 min makes leaving easy.
