Welcome to the 91st Running of the May 27, 2007 Indianapolis 500!

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Welcome to the May 27, 2007 91st running of the Indianapolis 500!

A Family Event:

For all families to enjoy, especially the Pre-race **Community Festival.
Directions for arriving at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
IndianapolisMotor Speedway
4790 W. 16th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46222
http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/directions/

Indy 500 Traditions:
http://www.indy500.com/traditions/

Since the inaugural race in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has become steeped in rich tradition, one of the most alluring aspects of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
Here is the history of some of the most popular and enduring traditions of the “500,” written by Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson:
500 Festival Parade
The 500 Festival Parade took place for the first time in 1957. It, and several other related activities, largely came about following a series of newspaper editorials by local columnists over a two- or three-year period, who had witnessed the several-day celebration in advance of the Kentucky Derby.

For a map of the Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
http://www.indy500.com/modules/images/trackmap/track-map-500-lrg.jpg

The Grand Marshall of the 91st Indianapolis 500 Parade is the 2007 Super Bowl winning team Colt's Quarter Back Peyton Manning.

For other information:
http://www.indy500.com/

An interesting thing to do with your family, and friends during these scheduled dates, and times is to either ride in a two-seat IndyCar Series car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, or take one for a spin while driving behind one of the Indy Racing Experience's professional drivers.
http://www.indy500.com/news/story.php?story_id=8385

You will also want to take your family, and friends to visit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum during your stay:
http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/museum/

**For a really fun day for the entire family, you will want to attend the 500 Festival Community Day, and don't forget to bring your camera's:
Wed., May 23, 2007
http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/schedule/

American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day - $7 admission; 5 and under free
Public Gates Open                                                                            9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Public Track Laps/Garages Open to Public                              9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Freedom 100 Driver Autograph Session, F1 Garage Area    11 a.m.-Noon
Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session, Garage Area                 1:30-5:30 p.m.




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