Parakeet Jones Posted June 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Seeking6 said: Update for Indy. Penske says 500 will be run only with fans. https://racer.com/2020/06/07/penske-on-indy-500-we-will-run-it-only-with-fans/ I like Robin Miller, but he dropped the ball by not asking the follow up question, “All fans or a reduced number?” Edited June 8, 2020 by Parakeet Jones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1972iu Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 NASCAR bands confederate flags at racetracks per ESPN. Sorry, I know this isn't a NASCAR thread, but thought racing fans might be interested. Mods, if this seems political, please remove with my sincere apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted June 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Race to be run at 50% capacity. I got an email from IMS stating I should be able to get seats close to my regular ones since I only get two. Everyone is limited to two tickets, so if you normally have a group of 20, you have to figure out which 18 folks you’re going to mess over. At least I will have some room to spread out for once. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Parakeet Jones said: Race to be run at 50% capacity. I got an email from IMS stating I should be able to get seats close to my regular ones since I only get two. Everyone is limited to two tickets, so if you normally have a group of 20, you have to figure out which 18 folks you’re going to mess over. At least I will have some room to spread out for once. I understand there to be a priority system in place. I found out tonight that we are getting 6 of our usual 8 seats. We’ve been getting tickets every year since 1969, so I think we have a high priority number. I’m not sure though, my brother takes care of the tickets for the family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Guess I'll throw this here. Jimmie Johnson tests positive for coronavirus. Will miss this weekend in Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 Anyone getting cancel notices on 500 tickets? Or maybe some are getting because IMS wants total control of how tickets are going to be distributed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted July 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 41 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Anyone getting cancel notices on 500 tickets? Or maybe some are getting because IMS wants total control of how tickets are going to be distributed? The only thing I’ve seen is the email I got asking if I wanted to keep two tickets for this year or apply credit toward next year. I opted to keep my two. I lurk an INDYCAR forum and I’ve not seen any mention of that. I’m confident it would have come up there. Mods, would it be possible to drop “2019” from the thread title since we are using it to discuss this year’s race? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 IMS announced earlier today 25% capacity, masks required, temp checks at gates,etc... Probably the best way to go about. Bristol had 30k on an 1/8 mile track that seats 160k. Numbers wise it appears IMS and Roger are being cautious with roughly 80-90k being in attendance for a track and area 20x the size of Bristol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 On 7/8/2020 at 7:54 PM, Parakeet Jones said: Mods, would it be possible to drop “2019” from the thread title since we are using it to discuss this year’s race? Keet. Since you created the thread, you should be able to do that by editing the first post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehiiu Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Keet. Since you created the thread, you should be able to do that by editing the first post. Correct. Just hit edit on your first post. Keet. Scroll up to the thread title to make your edit. Edited July 21, 2020 by milehiiu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted July 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 IMS announced today attendance would be limited to 25%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 Local blackout lifted in Indy for 500. PS....Can Penske head up our national response? 88 page explanation on everything about this year's race. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted July 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 My reassigned seats are two seats down from where I was. It looks like they might have cancelled the shuttle buses though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: My reassigned seats are two seats down from where I was. It looks like they might have cancelled the shuttle buses though. I'm not a season ticket holder. Usually just buy. Did they say anything in terms of how close you will or won't be to others? I know general admission is off but I'm curious if they would let people with actual seats go into the infield. I'm tempted to find a few and head to the mounds inside turn 2 if they allow. Plenty of space there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted July 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 21 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: I'm not a season ticket holder. Usually just buy. Did they say anything in terms of how close you will or won't be to others? I know general admission is off but I'm curious if they would let people with actual seats go into the infield. I'm tempted to find a few and head to the mounds inside turn 2 if they allow. Plenty of space there! I think you might still be able to buy GA tickets. I think they cut off the selling of grandstand tickets last Friday. I’m going to have to get a parking pass if the buses aren’t running. I dread the thought of driving to the race, but maybe with only 25% attendance it won’t be so bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 25 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: I think you might still be able to buy GA tickets. I think they cut off the selling of grandstand tickets last Friday. I’m going to have to get a parking pass if the buses aren’t running. I dread the thought of driving to the race, but maybe with only 25% attendance it won’t be so bad. I'm playing things by ear as of right now. Will decide as we get closer. Starting to hear plenty talk about race day parties. My concern is that even if they limit the fans inside the track....I think you might see a "couple dozen" or so outside the track tailgating and watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted July 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 23 hours ago, Seeking6 said: I'm playing things by ear as of right now. Will decide as we get closer. Starting to hear plenty talk about race day parties. My concern is that even if they limit the fans inside the track....I think you might see a "couple dozen" or so outside the track tailgating and watching. I called the track today and was able to get a parking pass in the lot directly across from my seats. They said they had not updated their inventory of parking passes online yet after handling refunds on them for people not using them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: I called the track today and was able to get a parking pass in the lot directly across from my seats. They said they had not updated their inventory of parking passes online yet after handling refunds on them for people not using them. Out of curiosity which turn or area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted July 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Just now, Seeking6 said: Out of curiosity which turn or area? I’m in the Southwest Vista in turn one. I got a parking pass in the main lot just across 16th St. I’m trying to figure out what 25% capacity traffic will be like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 24 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: I’m in the Southwest Vista in turn one. I got a parking pass in the main lot just across 16th St. I’m trying to figure out what 25% capacity traffic will be like. This is just my two cents of being out there for a bit....same as you. My guess is if there's going to be foot traffic it's more than likely to be in that area. Maybe halfway up the front stretch from those areas/neighborhoods....all the way back around to turn 2 with those lots along 16th across the street. Don't think you'll have much to worry about but at least you have a pass. With the blackout being lifted it could help (backyard cookouts,etc...people at bars) or could hurt (people tailgating across the street and watching on TV's they bring with them like what happened at Brickyard). Guess we'll find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted August 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Official - no fans this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Parakeet Jones said: Official - no fans this year. That's a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Wonder if Penske will cancel the race. He said "No fans...no race" before. Guess we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Parakeet Jones said: Official - no fans this year. All things considered probably right move....but if a venue who can hold the Kentucky Derby, Vatican City, Rose Bowl, Yankee Stadium, Roman Coliseum, Wimbledon's Campus....all inside the track can't have social distance where in the f do we expect to have people this year? I applaud Penske. Tough call for sure. He's our steward of the track but man.... Oh well. Fire up the backyard party, listen to the race and can't wait for May next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 12, 2020 Report Share Posted August 12, 2020 Cars rolling out on the track as first practice is getting started. Feels weird and strange. Might have to take a ride out to the track and take a look. Probably can see between 1 and 2 and at least will be able to hear. I'm thinking Fast Friday with the extra boost might be worth a ride down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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