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Indianapolis 500 Field Visits Big Apple For Media Blitz
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05-19-2008 01:20 PM |
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 Indianapolis 500 Field Visits Big Apple For Media Blitz All 33 drivers in the starting field of the 92nd Indianapolis traveled to New York City today for an international media blitz, including a photo in front of the famous Charging Bull sculpture in the Financial District. Stay tuned to indy500.com for complete coverage of the trip. IMS Tickets Read Full Story 
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05-19-2008 04:10 PM |
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Why New York? Why do the drivers go to New York City for a media blitz? I realize NY City is much larger than Indianapolis but what does it have to do with the INDIANAPOLIS 500? I don't see the connection. Why not have the media blitz here in Indy and show off what INDY has to offer the world.
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05-21-2008 10:02 PM |
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re: Why New York? Ditto that Randy! Heck, I live in Houston, let's make it an A.J. Foyt deal here instead! Houston has some cool stuff too, like the oil biness! Quote: Originally Posted by Randy Smith Why do the drivers go to New York City for a media blitz? I realize NY City is much larger than Indianapolis but what does it have to do with the INDIANAPOLIS 500? I don't see the connection. Why not have the media blitz here in Indy and show off what INDY has to offer the world.
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05-22-2008 03:59 PM |
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Of course they go to NY... Why do they go to NY? Take a step back and think about the race as an international event. As a former resident of Indy for 20 years, I can attest to the quality local media outlets in Indy, especially SPEED's own Robin Miller. However, Indy media has access to the drivers throughout the month of May and get to interview the drivers and owners on a daily basis. Unfortunately or fortunately (depending how you look at it), the Indianapolis Star and WRTV are not syndicated across the globe so everyone can't read and watch their stories about the drivers and race. Considering the fact that approximately 90% of our nation's press bureaus reside in New York City, along with the majority of the international press, it makes since they go to NYC. And when you think about the fact that this year's field of 33 drivers is made up of 20 foreigners (I love the fact that Indy 500 is now dominated by foreigners), you realize that the 500 is much bigger than Indiana, which is why the IndyCar Series goes to NY to get some international attention on a global stage. As nice of place as Indiana is, it will never be able to compete with what NYC has to offer and if Tony George wants his new "combined" series to succeed and garner global appeal, he'll be going to NYC and LA much more often for media tours...
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