My first year coming to "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing" was 1988. I was 10 years old and still remember it to this day. I have been back every year since.
I've sat in the rain for days waiting to hear those engines. I've walked through a tornado, never been so wet in my life. Its the only place in the world where large trash bags are exceptable "fashion"! I've been so hot I could hardly stand it. And cold!
I've seen so many GREAT drivers. Rick Mears, A.J., Mario & Michael Andretti, Gordon Johncock, Johnny Rutherford, Al Sr. & Al Jr., Helio, Gil, and Sammy just to name a few!
And so many GREAT races. Emo and Little Al when Jr. ended up in the wall. Rick Mears and Michael Andretti exchancing the lead in '91! Little Al beating Scott Goodyear at the line. But the best one ever was Sam Hornish Jr. in 2006! I'll never forget that one!
Indy holds a special place in my heart. It started with just me and my Grandfather in 1988. Then my Uncle Jim started coming with us in 1992. Other family members have attended throughout the years. In 1999 I started taking some friends with me. Uncle Jim ended up buying a home and moving to the Indianapolis area. He expects 20-25 people staying at his house over race weekend. I also have a 5 year old son that I cannot wait to take to INDY and pass on the tradition.
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