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.
Did Aramark Hit the Mark?
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 16, 2024 by OilpressureFond 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.
Guess Where I’m Headed Today
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 14, 2024 by Oilpressure
As you read this I am heading back to Indianapolis after a very quick turnaround. For the second year in a row, and for the third time since 2019; I will be attending every day of practice (except for the final session next Monday) for the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Also for the second year in a row, rain is in the forecast for today – the first day of the oval practice. Last year, I got up early and arrived in time to see trucks going around the track to dry it. According to today’s forecast, they might not even get that far before they decided to cancel it.
Random Thoughts on the Sonsio Grand Prix
Posted in Indianapolis 500 on May 13, 2024 by Oilpressure
The race two weeks before the Indianapolis 500 has carried many names. The Grand Prix of Indianapolis, Angie’s List Grand Prix, IndyCar Grand Prix presented by Sea-Doo, GMR Grand Prix and new for this year – the Sonsio Grand Prix (which had been the name of the IndyCar race at Road America for the past couple of years). This year was the tenth anniversary of the event and the tenth running, since it was not held in 2020. In ten races, there have only been five winners – Simon Pagenaud, Will Power, Rinus VeeKay, Colton Herta and Alex Palou.
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