By Eric Powell
indy500.com
Tuesday, November 4, 2003
Imagine putting yourself, a client or an employee in the cockpit of a two-seat IRL(R) IndyCar(R) Series car for laps around the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Or imagine standing on the Speedway's famous "Yard of Bricks" as the start of the Indianapolis 500 approaches and seeing an advertisement for your company in the Official Program of the "500."
Those benefits - and many others - come with membership in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 500 Club.
500 Club membership offers a combination of exciting behind-the-scenes access, activities and first-class hospitality to provide individuals and companies with the perfect opportunity for hosting clients and employees.
"500 Club members experience Indy in the Month of May like no other group," said Joie Chitwood, Speedway senior vice president of business affairs. "The only people closer to the action are the drivers and teams. The exclusive access, fun activities and lavish hospitality provide tremendous value to individuals and businesses while entertaining at the world's greatest spectator-sporting facility."
The 500 Club experience starts with VIP access to the Gasoline Alley Suites, which overlook the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's pit lane and offer delicious entrees, desserts and beverages, for all 15 days of Indianapolis 500 activity in May.
A new or existing client, or successful employee, would relish the opportunity to ride in the Indy Racing Experience two-seat IndyCar Series car, which takes customers on three high-speed laps around the Speedway's famous 2.5-mile oval. Each 500 Club member receives two two-seater rides in the month of May.
A 500 Club membership also will provide credentials for Race Day morning access to the Speedway's main straightaway.
500 Club members also will have the opportunity to watch the stars of the Indianapolis 500 at other IRL IndyCar Series venues, thanks to the IRL Road Trip to Kentucky Speedway and The Ultimate Race Pool.
On Aug. 15, 2004, the IRL Road Trip to Kentucky Speedway will feature group transportation, hospitality and VIP credentials and tickets for 500 Club members, and the winner of the Ultimate Race Pool drawing, which takes place at the 500 Club Qualifying Party on May 23, 2004, will win a trip for four to any of the remaining 2004 IndyCar Series events.
The many other benefits of the 500 Club include:
- Indianapolis 500 Race Day police escort to the track
- Infield suite parking
- 100 qualifying day and/or Carb Day tickets, and the opportunity to purchase additional Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400 and United States Grand Prix tickets
- Tickets for the 500 Festival Parade and "500" Victory Celebration.
- A full page, full color advertisement in the Indianapolis 500 Official Program
- Part of each 500 Club membership is included in the overall "500" Prize Fund for drivers and teams
For information on the 500 Club, contact Tonia Hawkins at (317) 492-6750. ***
2004 tickets: Tickets are available for the 2004 Indianapolis 500. For information, log on to www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com, or call the IMS ticket office at (800) 822-INDY or (317) 492-6700.
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