[NormsRevenge]

Schedule of Events
http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/schedule/show/3445-the-96th-running-of-the-indianapolis-500-may-27th/

5:33 am - Public Gates Open -

7 am - E.D.I./Lockstar - Turn 3 Infield

7 am - Snake Pit Opens - Turn 3 Infield

It’s the most mega party in May! Special performances by Benny Benassi and Krewella. Must have a Snake Pit Wristband and any race day ticket to enter.

8:30 am - Parade of Bands - Track

8:45 am - Krewella - Turn 3 Infield

9:30 am - Bikini/Hot Bod Contest - Turn 3 Infield

9:45 am - 500 Festival Princesses Lap - Track

9:55 am - All Cars To Pit Lane - Track

10:15 am - Cars Begin To Grid On Track - Track

10:40 am - All Cars In Place On Grid - Track

10:50 am - Engine Warm-Up - Track

10 am - Benny Benassi - Turn 3 Infield

11 am - Indianapolis 500 Pre-Race Begins - Track

11 am - Vintage Car Laps - Track

11:10 am - Military Tribute Lap - Track

11:30 am - Driver Introductions - Yard of Bricks

12 pm - Start of the 96th Indianapolis 500 (200 Laps) - Yard of Bricks

[digger48]

11 am - Indianapolis 500 Pre-Race Begins - Track

11 am - Vintage Car Laps - Track

11:10 am - Military Tribute Lap - Track

11:30 am - Driver Introductions - Yard of Bricks

12 pm - Start of the 96th Indianapolis 500 (200 Laps) - Yard of Bricks

12:01 pm - Blackout of coverage for those of us within 100 miles. : (

[umgud]

Matina did a right fine job of the nathem.

[tcrlaf]

I live at the edge of the blackout zone, and the Chicago ABC station isn’t coming in at all today.

[usconservative]

My wife and I were at the Indinapolis 500 the year that Buddy Rice won. We went as guests of Team Rahal, of which Buddy drove for.

We had pit passes prior to the race, lunch with Team Rahal the day before the race, and got to see the cars up close and personal in the garage. David Letterman was there also, but the guy was a complete jerk who won't acknowledge or talk to anyone.

Bobby Rahal, Buddy Rice and Vitor Miera couldn't possibly have been nicer. At the victory party after the race, all three posed with my wife and I for pictures and we have all three of their signatures on the hats we wore that day, along with the winning team shirts that were given away at the after-party. We also have the pit passes signed by all three, and have the pins, ticket stubs, etc from that day.

It was a great two-day experience that the wife and I look back on very fondly. Still big fans of Team Rajal, hope they have a GREAT day today.