Free Admission To The Indy Museum - Auto Racing Forum

Joe Starr · 12-17-2009, 03:34 PM

FREE ADMISSION, TOUR DEC. 23 AT IMS MUSEUM FOR "12 DAYS" PROMOTION

INDIANAPOLIS, (Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009) -- The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum is offering free admission to the Museum and the narrated track tour on Wednesday, Dec. 23 as part of the "12 Free Days of Indy Christmas."

For the fourth consecutive year, IMS is participating in the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association's popular program that offers the public free admission for one day to many of Indianapolis' top tourist attractions. The IMS Hall of Fame Museum houses one of the world's most diverse collections of race cars and historically-significant automobiles as well as motorsports artifacts and art.

The Hall of Fame Museum features more than 75 vehicles on display representing various facets of motorsports and automobile history including the Indianapolis 500, stock car racing, sports car racing and vintage luxury passenger models.

Cars currently on display in the Museum include the Marmon "Wasp," winner of the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911; all four cars that A.J. Foyt drove to victory in the Indianapolis 500; the one-of-its-kind 1957 SS Corvette; a Benetton F1 car driven by Michael Schumacher; and Tony Stewart's 2005 Brickyard 400-winning Chevrolet.

Also on display is a large array of vintage motorcycles including a 1910 Indian and a 500cc Suzuki that American motorcycle racing legend Kevin Schwantz rode to the 1993 world championship. Schwantz rode the same motorcycle during pre-race festivities for the second Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 30.

After viewing all that the Hall of Fame Museum has to offer, stop by the newly refurbished Brickyard Authentics gift shops in the Museum lobby to pick up any last-second holiday gifts.

The Hall of Fame Museum is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Dec. 23. For more information, contact the Museum at (317) 492-6784 or visit www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.

Other Indianapolis-area attractions participating in the "12 Free Days of Indy Christmas" include: Various Concerts and the Circle of Lights (Dec. 13), Rhythm! Discovery Center (Dec. 14), Indy Wine Trail (Dec. 15), Morris-Butler House, James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, Meredith Nicholson Home (Dec. 16), Indianapolis Museum of Art, Lilly House & Winter Solstice (Dec. 17), NCAA Hall of Champions (Dec. 18), Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, Indiana Medical History Museum, Indianapolis Artsgarden Concert (Dec. 19), President Benjamin Harrison Home (Dec. 20), Indiana State Museum's Celebration Crossing (Dec. 21), Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art (Dec. 22) and Children's Museum of Indianapolis (Dec. 24).

DanicaFan · 12-17-2009, 04:17 PM

If any of you guys get the chance to go to this museum, go, it is so worth it. A real cool place, but then again, the whole track is real cool. I have been to the museum numerous times, not as much as the track though.

Tim_Weaver · 12-17-2009, 04:38 PM

This is a great place to spend most of a day.

terry · 12-17-2009, 06:17 PM

Cool. Now all I have to do is come up with enough money to get to Indy

In all seriousness, some day I will be there for the 500.

DCR · 12-17-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terry

Cool. Now all I have to do is come up with enough money to get to Indy

In all seriousness, some day I will be there for the 500.

Same here Terry, someday.

DanicaFan · 12-18-2009, 01:34 AM

I feel kind of guilty. Im only about an hour away from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

But yes, if you get the chance to get out here, do it. You wont be disappointed. The track has a special feel or aura when you are there that no other track Ive been to has. It's hard to explain or may sound crazy unless you have been here.

Joe Starr · 12-18-2009, 09:01 AM

2010 "500" Pace Car To Be Unveiled At Noon December 18 At IMS Museum

The Official Pace Car that will lead the starting field of the 2010 Indianapolis 500 to the green flag will be unveiled at noon (ET) Friday, Dec. 18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.

IMS Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Belskus and Jeff Chew, marketing manager, Chevy Racing, will unveil the car.

The public is welcome to attend the event.

12-17-2009, 03:34 PM	#1
Joe Starr Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 13,240 Rep Power: 1769	Free Admission To The Indy Museum FREE ADMISSION, TOUR DEC. 23 AT IMS MUSEUM FOR "12 DAYS" PROMOTION *INDIANAPOLIS, (Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009) --* The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum is offering free admission to the Museum and the narrated track tour on Wednesday, Dec. 23 as part of the "12 Free Days of Indy Christmas." For the fourth consecutive year, IMS is participating in the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association's popular program that offers the public free admission for one day to many of Indianapolis' top tourist attractions. The IMS Hall of Fame Museum houses one of the world's most diverse collections of race cars and historically-significant automobiles as well as motorsports artifacts and art. The Hall of Fame Museum features more than 75 vehicles on display representing various facets of motorsports and automobile history including the Indianapolis 500, stock car racing, sports car racing and vintage luxury passenger models. Cars currently on display in the Museum include the Marmon "Wasp," winner of the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911; all four cars that A.J. Foyt drove to victory in the Indianapolis 500; the one-of-its-kind 1957 SS Corvette; a Benetton F1 car driven by Michael Schumacher; and Tony Stewart's 2005 Brickyard 400-winning Chevrolet. Also on display is a large array of vintage motorcycles including a 1910 Indian and a 500cc Suzuki that American motorcycle racing legend Kevin Schwantz rode to the 1993 world championship. Schwantz rode the same motorcycle during pre-race festivities for the second Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 30. After viewing all that the Hall of Fame Museum has to offer, stop by the newly refurbished Brickyard Authentics gift shops in the Museum lobby to pick up any last-second holiday gifts. The Hall of Fame Museum is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Dec. 23. For more information, contact the Museum at (317) 492-6784 or visit www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com. Other Indianapolis-area attractions participating in the "12 Free Days of Indy Christmas" include: Various Concerts and the Circle of Lights (Dec. 13), Rhythm! Discovery Center (Dec. 14), Indy Wine Trail (Dec. 15), Morris-Butler House, James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, Meredith Nicholson Home (Dec. 16), Indianapolis Museum of Art, Lilly House & Winter Solstice (Dec. 17), NCAA Hall of Champions (Dec. 18), Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, Indiana Medical History Museum, Indianapolis Artsgarden Concert (Dec. 19), President Benjamin Harrison Home (Dec. 20), Indiana State Museum's Celebration Crossing (Dec. 21), Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art (Dec. 22) and Children's Museum of Indianapolis (Dec. 24). __________________ Photo

12-17-2009, 04:17 PM	#2
DanicaFan Hall of Fame Member (bronze level) Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 493 Rep Power: 104	If any of you guys get the chance to go to this museum, go, it is so worth it. A real cool place, but then again, the whole track is real cool. I have been to the museum numerous times, not as much as the track though. __________________ Danica Patrick - Future Indy 500 Winner Danica's IndyCar Points -275 - 11th Place

12-17-2009, 04:38 PM	#3
Tim_Weaver Hall of Fame Member (bronze level) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richmond, Kentucky Age: 54 Posts: 405 Rep Power: 476	This is a great place to spend most of a day. __________________ Tim Weaver "Former Racer"

12-17-2009, 06:17 PM	#4
terry PIT-PASS Membership Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Thornton Age: 54 Posts: 2,822 Rep Power: 594	Cool. Now all I have to do is come up with enough money to get to Indy In all seriousness, some day I will be there for the 500. __________________ Terry RIP Bill Stanford - Deputy Chief, Cheyenne Police Department 10/12/61 - 8/13/07 Cancer is so limited.... It cannot cripple Love, it cannot shatter Hope, it cannot corrode Faith, it cannot destroy Peace. It cannot kill Friendship, it cannot suppress Memories, it cannot silence Courage or invade the Soul. It cannot steal Eternal Life nor conquer the Spirit.

12-18-2009, 01:34 AM	#6
DanicaFan Hall of Fame Member (bronze level) Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 493 Rep Power: 104	I feel kind of guilty. Im only about an hour away from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. But yes, if you get the chance to get out here, do it. You wont be disappointed. The track has a special feel or aura when you are there that no other track Ive been to has. It's hard to explain or may sound crazy unless you have been here. __________________ Danica Patrick - Future Indy 500 Winner Danica's IndyCar Points -275 - 11th Place

12-18-2009, 09:01 AM	#7
Joe Starr Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 13,240 Rep Power: 1769	2010 "500" Pace Car To Be Unveiled At Noon December 18 At IMS Museum The Official Pace Car that will lead the starting field of the 2010 Indianapolis 500 to the green flag will be unveiled at noon (ET) Friday, Dec. 18 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. IMS Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Belskus and Jeff Chew, marketing manager, Chevy Racing, will unveil the car. The public is welcome to attend the event. __________________ Photo

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