Back in the RV and we're off and hoping to make it to the Speedway American Legion Post 500 before 4 pm, EDST. Now, if we don't get lost, we're there.
I crack open the Indy Star newspaper which has, obviously, quite a few articles on the upcoming race on Sunday.
One article said the Indy 500 was set to become the largest sporting event as far as fans are concerned since the pandemic hit back in March 2020. There is a sell-out crown of 135,000 expected even though that is at reduced capacity.
The Speedway is the largest sporting facility in the world with more than 250,000 grandstand seats and the ability to host up to 400,000 through the whole property. Not surprising in that the course is two and a half miles around.
The 135,000 represents 40% capacity.
In addition, the track had lifted its local blackout ban so Central Indiana fans can watch it as it happens. That is a rare thing.
Sadly, a lot of the other events that make the race so much fun were canceled. We especially miss the Carb Day activities which take place on Friday. We usually get to the Legion on Thursday so that we can have fun at Carb Day.
--Road500
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