2023 Indy 500 “I was There” Thread

[indyjohn]

At one point in the latter half of the race, I had P1, P2, & P8 in the pool. Then there were crashes, pit stop cycles, and O'Ward unsuccessfully tried to force the issue.

 

[Nugget]

Spent the day in the Northwest Vista. Same place I've been on race day every year since 1990. We've got it down to a science though. Head in late. Street parking a mile away. Hustle in, straight up to our seats. Watch the race. Run back to the car. Drive like mad to get away from the masses.

 

[Super Bee]

We were going to carb day but the wife was called into work at the last minute to finalize some grades. Booo.

All of you who attended had a perfect day. Looked like a good crowd, thought it was a great race.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Not all of us jumped on that bandwagon.

If we boycott every organization that has done something that goes against our views it would be awfully boring

I dunno about that. I dont see a single logo I give a about in that meme. And I am pretty damned entertained/entertaining. LOL

 

[Hoosier Carry]

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At one point in the latter half of the race, I had P1, P2, & P8 in the pool. Then there were crashes, pit stop cycles, and O'Ward unsuccessfully tried to force the issue.

I thought Pato got shafted in that deal. He was in for the pass clean and the other cars spotter should have been giving the “inside” que. O’Ward said in his interview that he’ll remember that. I feel the other driver( forget who) was ignoring his spotter and driving low on purpose. Was a good race.

 

[Denny347]

Was fortunate enough to have met 4 star General Nakasone at the race. He was there shaking the hands and talking with all the service members there for the 500. He was a very nice man and it was quite humbling to meet the Commander of US Cyber Command, Director of NSA, and Chief of the Central Security Service. The true highlight of my day.

 

[dekeshooter]

Going into the race, I thought Newgarden had no chance for a win today, however Mrs. dekeshooter has been a fan of JNew since Sarah Fisher plucked him out of Indy Lights and he is still her #1 IndyCar driver. She was cheering like mad for him today.

 

[bwframe]

Indy 500 fan whose car was struck by errant tire invited to kiss the bricks

Robin Mathews' Chevrolet Cruze had to be towed away after it was struck by a tire that got launched from the track during the race.

www.wthr.com

 

[bwframe]

I'm a longtime Jewel fan, but listening to her sing the National Anthem was dissapointing..

Jewel's twist on national anthem at Indianapolis 500 fails to resonate with fans, panned as 'disrespectful'

Singer-songwriter Jewel performed the national anthem before the start of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday but her twist didn't sit well with fans online.

www.foxnews.com

 

[mike4sigs]

Not all of us jumped on that bandwagon.

If we boycott every organization that has done something that goes against our views it would be awfully boring

BINGO!

 

[Cameramonkey]

I'm a longtime Jewel fan, but listening to her sing the National Anthem was dissapointing..

Jewel's twist on national anthem at Indianapolis 500 fails to resonate with fans, panned as 'disrespectful'

Singer-songwriter Jewel performed the national anthem before the start of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday but her twist didn't sit well with fans online.

www.foxnews.com

Now you know how I feel every year now Listening to Back Home Again in Indiana. Dude. It goes DOWN at the end of the song.

I guess this was pick random notes to sing day. She was doing it too.

 

[Bugzilla]

Jimi Hendrix is the only person allowed to alter the National Anthem!

 

[Ballstater98]

Got to meet up with @Doug28450 , always great to meet members and put faces with names.

Kid wanted a toy car. Now he has a collectible.

Adam Driver about to drop the flag.

 

[Ballstater98]

 

[Doug28450]

 

[DragonGunner]

Old days you could only hear on radio, nice to watch now. Saw the tire thing…wow. You tube has lady who owns the white car. She said car name is Snowball and it took one for the team….lol. Don’t get people hating Jewel. I didn’t even now who it was but thought the anthem she sang was great. Everyone on FB saying it was the worse??? Go listen to Rosanne Barr and get back with me. I also like Hendrix and Nugent versions also. Give it a break.

 

[BigRed]

Go listen to Rosanne Barr and get back with me

LOL

 

[cbhausen]

LOL

Or Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. I will not defile INGO by posting a link to that abomination.

 

[Shadow01]

a short one of the field going by.

 

[rob63]

One with my son, and one from our seats: