Saturday, May 3, 2008
Information about 92nd Indianapolis 500 activity Sunday, May 4, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
DAY: Indianapolis Star Opening Day presents the Unsers/Rookie Orientation Program
SCHEDULE (all times local):
| 9 a.m. | Public Gates Open |
| 11 a.m. | Opening Ceremonies |
| 11:20 a.m. | Unser Honorary Lap, with Al Unser and Al Unser Jr. |
| 11:57 a.m. | National anthem performed by Tracey Dubuc, Victory Circle |
| 11:59 a.m. | Honorary Starter: Greg Ballard, mayor of Indianapolis |
| Noon-5 p.m. | Rookie Orientation Program |
| 1-1:30 p.m. | Unser family question-and-answer session, with Al Unser, Al Unser Jr., Al Unser III, Robby Unser and Johnny Unser, Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Unser family autograph session, with Al Unser, Al Unser Jr., Al Unser III, Robby Unser and Johnny Unser, Pagoda Plaza |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Live music by Healing Sixes, Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
| 4-5 p.m. | Live music by Healing Sixes, Coke Zero Stage, Pagoda Plaza |
| 6 p.m. | Track Closes |
TICKETS: $5, 12 and under free.
HONORARY STARTER: Greg Ballard, mayor of Indianapolis
PROMOTIONS: Indianapolis Star limited-edition collectible trading pin. Pin distribution begins at 11 a.m. in MotoGP garage No. 34, just south of the Bombardier Learjet Pagoda, and will continue while limited supplies last (one pin per guest). Free special collector edition Unser Family trading card distribution begins at 11 a.m. at MotoGP garage No. 34. Free temporary tattoos in the Pagoda Plaza from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sign up for free The Wing & Wheel e-newsletter in the Pagoda Plaza from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT: "Healing Sixes" plays on the Coke Zero Stage in Pagoda Plaza from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.
PUBLIC GATES OPEN: 9 a.m. (local time). Gates open are 2, 3, 4/4A, 7, 10/10A, 10 Walk-in.
STANDS OPEN: Pit Road Terrace, Tower Terrace (by section as needed), South Terrace, Short Chute Disabled, Family Viewing Mounds, Second Turn Viewing Mounds, Third Turn Viewing Mounds, Gasoline Alley Roof
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Indy 500 tickets on sale: Tickets are on sale for the 2008 Indianapolis 500, the 92nd running of the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on Sunday, May 25.
Fans can order tickets online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com, by calling the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700 or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area, or at the ticket office at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Parking and camping information also can be obtained through the ticket office.
Hours for phone orders and the ticket office are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, while online orders can be made at any time.
Ticket prices start at just $20.
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