John, You mean I might not see the red Lebaron this year?

So, will the bus stay there all day so we can tailgate?

The plan is to have the bus running a continous loop from the various stops. Bring your own barf bag....

Driving directions to Denver, CO
1,086 mi – about 16 hours 8 mins
Indianapolis, IN

1. Head west on E Washington St toward N New Jersey St 256 ft
2. Turn right at N New Jersey St 499 ft
3. Turn right at E Market St 0.1 mi
4. Take the ramp onto I-65 S/I-70 W 1.2 mi
5. Take exit 110B to merge onto I-70 W toward St Louis
Entering Illinois 221 mi
6. Continue on I-270 W (signs for Kansas City/I-270 W)
Entering Missouri 29.3 mi
7. Take exit 20A-B-C to merge onto I-70 W toward Kansas City 231 mi
8. Slight left at I-670 W/I-70-ALT W (signs for 13th St/Downtown/I-35 S/I-70-ALT/I-670 W/Wichita/Topeka)
Entering Kansas 3.9 mi
9. Merge onto I-70 W
Partial toll road
Entering Colorado 595 mi
10. Take exit 274 to merge onto I-25 S toward Colo Springs 4.0 mi
11. Take exit 210A for US-40/Colfax Ave/US-287 0.2 mi
12. Turn left at W Colfax Ave/I-70-BL E 1.2 mi

Denver, CO


Just to let you know how to get here to pick me up...! And I am expecting this bus to look like this...

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Since I am directionally-challenged, I will be coming from Plainfield...which way should I go?? I have a preferred parking pass, so if anyone can direct me the right way, I would be greatly appreciative!
This is my first Indy so any suggestions on places to go, eat, shop would be great too.

I've already made plans to do the Speedway tour and would like to tour any race shops, if possible. Arriving Tuesday.

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Looks like I'll be needing some ice cream after today!!

Cheryl - Racetrack from Plainfield - NE on Hwy 40 (Washington) to Raceway.
Turn left (North) to Crawfordsville. Left on Crawfordsville to ORP!

Race shops - north on 267 to Northfield in Brownsburg. Lunch at Bricker's Pub on the NE corner (a favorite of race teams)! Follow Northfield - JFR is just past 56th. Turn right at JFR - several shops down there. Or . . . continue on Northfield - DSR is on the left just before railroad tracks. Don't know if any of the shops will be open. JFR is "closed to the public" but I've always been able to get into DSR lobby - worth the trip to see their amazing display area even if you can't get into the shop! Have fun! - Jim

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Info Update....

We are planning on having someone on the bus with a cell phone so you can call and get an update to the location of the bus.

It would be helpful for people to list the name of the hotel you are staying at so that we may include them in our route. Thanks!

There are many restaurants/bars in the area that we are currently contacting for inclusion in the route. Some include...

Staging lanes
Brickers Pub
Green Street Restaurant/Bar
Wings Etc
Applebee's
Boulder Creek
Cigar Bar
Brownsburg Bowling and Dog House bar
Texas Roadhouse
TGI Fridays
Staging lanes
suggestions welcome!

I just went past the road closure this morning and it looks like it's almost done. But thats an uneducated guess.I'll keep you guys updated....

Or you can just go the back way too.

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This is so cool, John. Eliminating the hassle rocks.

Wis I could make it..I'd be utilizing your great idea.

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Great news Kim...fingers crossed! Thanks for the update!

Do it swiftly pleazzze!

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Ha! Ha! I get it! Haven't heard that before.

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He he heeee!

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What a great idea,you guys really know how to do it! Wish I could be there,haven't been to indy since '94

Update...we are still working on the details. I should have more info on Thursday!