Indy 500-Parking Strategy

[IU Meathead]

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.

 

[FrankTGucker]

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+.

 

[Hank Reardon]

It's going to rain Sunday anyway. Just stay home.

 

[Hoops Cat]

Yeah you're not trying to provoke at all....lol.

It was on the glass - I had to tip it in.

 

[hurryin76hoosier]

You would have it no other way.

So, basically, what your saying is that if I lived in Indy, have been to the race a number of times ever since I was a wee lad, and attended a race weekend soiree hosted by @hurryin76hoosier, then I would love it? Isn't that what I've been saying?

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.

 

[UncleMark]

We're Back!

"It's Indy! It's Indy!"

 

[tunk]

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.

 

[R2]

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.......

 

[IU Meathead]

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 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.

 

[MillerTime]

get on their map app and be creative

 

[tunk]

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.

 

[iubud]

Anyone have suggestions? I typically have always headed West on 16th from Capitol and hope to make it past Tibbs and find a spot. This year with huge crowds coming I'm not sure what to expect.

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.

 

[IU Meathead]

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.

 

[Chad_36]

I'm seriously considering biking from downtown or taking the shuttle from downtown. It's going to be insane plus they haven't dealt with a crowd like this in 20 + years. It's going to be a cluster.