After a very disjointed week of practice due to weather, Fast Friday promises to be just as disjointed. Tuesday’s practice started at 9:00 am, and lasted for 26 minutes before it was halted by rain. Not another lap was turned for the rest of the day.
Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Preview
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 17, 2024 by OilpressureThe Weatherman Fooled Us Again
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 16, 2024 by Oilpressure
Thursday dawned with promise that we would be able to get in a full eight hours of running with no interruptions for rain. The blue skies this morning assured me of that.
Did Aramark Hit the Mark?
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 16, 2024 by Oilpressure
You may or may not be aware that there is a new concession vendor at IMS. Levy Restaurant’s took over the concessions in 2014. I’m assuming it was a ten-year deal, because there is a new vendor for 2024. Aramark is now responsible for feeding us, at least in The Pagoda Plaza.
Fond Memories of Rain Delays
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 16, 2024 by Oilpressure
As I spent most of yesterday watching raindrops hit the pavement of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I was taken back to my childhood. Beginning in 1967, my father decided to add to our Month of May ritual by attending Pole Day each year. It was him, my two brothers and me. I don’t ever recall my mother going to qualifying, but I could be wrong on that.
Now, That Was More Like It
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 15, 2024 by Oilpressure
The weatherman pulled a fast one on us. When Tuesday’s practice was called around 2:30, the general consensus was that Wednesday was going to be a beautiful day. It wasn’t.
Thirty Years Ago–The Secret
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 15, 2024 by Oilpressure
This May marks thirty years since one of the more controversial Months of May. If you have read the book Beast, by Jade Gurss, you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it.
A Little Running, and a Lot of Rain
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 14, 2024 by Oilpressure
Well, things don’t always go as planned. But come to think of it – this went about as most expected. Unlike last year, Opening Day for Indianapolis 500 practice actually saw cars on-track – for a total of 26 minutes.
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