Lunch in Indy, Friday, 7/28?

[V8TV]

We're heading out to the Somernites Power Cruise on Friday morning, and we're planning to stop in Indianapolis for lunch. We're leaving St. Louis around 6:30 am (if all goes well) and should be in Indy around 11-11:30 am (if all goes well). We're driving our red '62 Galaxie, so there's a 99% chance something will happen along the way.

Anyone have any good suggestions for a decent place to eat that's not too far off 70? Or bring your car if you're local - we're shooting the road trip to the event, and it might be a cool way to meet up and shoot some cars.

Thanks!

- Kevin Oeste

[Garage Dog 65]

Hi Kevin,

The Nascar boys are in town this week for the Brickyard 400. You could always cruze by the Speedway if you've never been there before. If you have time - The museum is always open and you'll also be able to get into the track Friday. Recommend checking the museum if you have time - it's got some awesome displays and they change them every 30 days so it's always something new.

You should do a segment on this place some time. Tremendous automotive history here - plus the racing/driver part of the story. I'd be glad to do all the leg work for you guys - they have a fantastic press room here with access to all the speedways archives, photo's, video - etc. They even use to race wright brother type planes here back in the day - 1911 I think. (I have a panorama photo on my den wall of that race) I might be able to setup an interview with Donald Davidson the track historian or even the museum curator if that's something that might interest your audience. I'd be glad to help in any way needed.

Food - there is a local pizza place by the track that all the teams hang out at. It's called Union Jack's and they serve great Chicago style pizza plus - all the standard burgers and stuff. They also have a bunch of IMS memorabilia there.

http://unionjackpubs.com/speedway.html

70 intersects 465 there by the airport. Take 465 north (left) to 16th street/Crawfordsville Road (about 6 miles) and go East (right). First stop light turn north (left). First street on the right. Stay on 16th street going east for another 4 miles and you'll run right into the main gate at IMS.

If you know much about the history of this place - they were some of the first Lat-G car guys out there Bro ....

Jim Halliburton

[clill]

Or you could just come to Collinsville on Friday . We have the gateway dragstrip rented.

[V8TV]

Hey Jim,

Thanks for the info! That's a great idea! We would love to shoot a piece on the track and museum. I don't think we have the time this round, but I'll contact you when we're ready. We appreciate your willingness to help out!

- Kevin Oeste

[V8TV]

Originally Posted by clill

Or you could just come to Collinsville on Friday . We have the gateway dragstrip rented.

Hey Charlie -

We'd love to come by, but we gotta split early AM Friday. Are you in town Thursday night? I wanted to see Pete Gerling, too. You know Pete?

[PRRC]

Kevin, I would invite you to stop buy our shop. But we are getting ready to head out for Somernites Cruise.
Tim

[V8TV]

Hey Tim,

We'll see you on the road at the cruise!

- KO