Quote Originally Posted by crazycanuck View Post
Hey ladies,

This is all up in the air atm & it's just a hypothetical q. I want to surprise Ian for his B-day & visit my family whilst up in the northern hemisphere.

I have no idea if anyone's ever been or if their husband/dpita has ventured to the INdy 500 but want to ask a couple of questions.

1-I've no idea where in the stands/area to sit. I've been on the Indy 500 site but am a bit clueless..

2-We'll probably fly to Vancouver and venture from there. Can anyone tell me if there are any direct flights from Van or Seattle?

3-What about nice but inexpensive places in INdianapolis. I know we have a few ladies from that area & would love your input. Anyone mind a few people camping in your backyard?

Thanks for your help

c
Answering questions:
1. If you want to watch the race sit in turn 4, either stand J (my favorite) or the northwest vista. If you want to experience the pagentry sit as close to the start/finish line as possible, but vewing of actual race is most limited here. Any seats high in turns provide best race vewing.

2. Not sure, but seattle is more likely, and would be cheaper.

3. Best resonably priced place I've found to stay is the Studio 6 in Fishers Indiana, about 20 miles from the track. For under $100.00 a night you get a large romm with small kitchen and sitting area. But book soon.

I have no freaking idea how I got here, but I do cycle and am an Indy 500 nut. Not a woman though.

Hope this helps.