tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42485897925046582882024-03-13T13:09:28.128-04:00...and he’s on itAnnotations on IndyCar and other high-speed pursuitsChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-42477150122847527162017-05-31T16:45:00.000-04:002017-05-31T16:45:20.450-04:00The Indianapolis 500 – how fans used data on their mobile devices this year<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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Verizon fans shattered last year’s record for the historic 100<sup>th</sup> running of the race using 26 terabytes of data on their mobile devices for race weekend in 2017 – sharing photos, posting to social media and uploading videos from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The amount of data used over the race weekend is enough to stream video on 4G LTE for 8.5 years.<u></u><u></u></div>
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Verizon’s data network this year was boosted with the installation of Matsing Ball technology, the first of its kind at a sports venue this large. There are also 25 small cell sites permanently installed around the Speedway to improve coverage for the fans headed in and out of the track and to surrounding neighborhoods and businesses.</div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-43342956071520916802016-06-02T08:43:00.001-04:002016-06-02T08:43:28.188-04:00Quiet Execution Speaks Volumes<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/">Verizon Wireless</a> may not be garnering the attention it once did, when it premiered as <a href="http://www.indycar.com/">IndyCar Series</a> title sponsor, but they quietly doubled down, this May. Again. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">INDIANAPOLIS — </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Verizon customers streamed more video and shared more of their experiences at the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 than ever before over Verizon’s 4G LTE network. <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">From Friday, May 27 to Sunday, May 29, a total of <b>20.8 terabytes of data</b> moved over Verizon’s network – more than double what was used by fans in 2015.</span> One terabyte of data is equivalent to streaming roughly 1,000 hours of online video content.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">“We’ve seen the amount of data used at the Indianapolis 500 double each of the past few years, which is incredible,” said Abby Knowles, executive director of network operations for Verizon’s Great Lakes Market. “Thanks to detailed analysis and planning by our network teams, we continue to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations even with dramatic increases in data use.”<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.verizon.com/about/news/indianapolis-motor-speedway-fans-are-expected-double-network-usage-indy500&source=gmail&ust=1464956326962000&usg=AFQjCNFo5DmTaPTqC9RWqWKoD5_viA4NNg" href="http://www.verizon.com/about/news/indianapolis-motor-speedway-fans-are-expected-double-network-usage-indy500" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Verizon was prepared</a> for this year’s sellout crowd with its custom wireless network facility built at the track that can handle the voice and data needs for up to 400,000 fans at any given time. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway serves as the largest network footprint in the country for a single event.</span></div>
Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-68070054828269402112015-06-06T10:24:00.000-04:002015-06-06T10:24:24.698-04:00Indy 500: How well did you do getting the word out?[release]<br />
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Verizon Wireless, a technology leader with the nation’s largest and most
reliable 4G LTE network, confirmed today that data usage by fans at the 2015
Indianapolis 500 saw a 200 percent increase on Race Day. Between social
media, calls and texts, Verizon engineers confirmed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
Sunday, May 24, <b>more than 3 terabytes</b> of data moved exclusively over the
Verizon’s 4G LTE distributed-antenna-system (DAS) inside the venue. This
is a 200 percent increase compared to the same window of time during the 2014
race. Engineers confirmed that over the entire weekend from Friday, May
22, to Sunday, May 24, a total of<b> 9 terabytes</b> of data moved over the
Verizon 4G LTE DAS.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also released today an online behind-the-scenes </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHcImsauydg&feature=youtu.be"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">video</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> of the network
innovations put in place for the 2015 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
(IMS), including nearly a dozen small cells around the exterior of the track to
handle growing data traffic. Verizon engineers spent more than a year designing
and creating a custom wireless network facility built at the track to handle
the voice and data capacity for upwards to 400,000 fans sharing photos and
videos on social media at a series of events. As the world’s largest
sporting venue, IMS serves as the largest network footprint in the country for
a single event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">“Our
customers expect a strong network experience and our network engineers worked
to make sure the hundreds of thousands of racing fans could do what mattered
most to them: share the moment with their family and friends by calling,
texting, and sharing on social media,” said <b>Region President Lauren
Love-Wright.</b> “The busiest moment was the start of the race where we
also saw the most traffic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. It’s clear
a number of fans enjoyed sharing emails, texts, pictures and videos during the
‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing.’”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Verizon
network handled the following number of social media connections during the
Indianapolis 500, Sunday, May 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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145,025 data connections<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Race Day 2014, 4G LTE traffic on the Verizon Wireless network increased 300
percent at the Indianapolis 500 over usage on Race Day 2013, and Verizon
customers consumed 1.4 terabytes of data at the Indianapolis 500. For
comparison, 1 terabyte can include 472 hours of broadcast quality video, 150
hours of high-definition recording and enough words that it would take every
adult in America speaking at the same time five minutes to say them all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the 2015 racing season, Verizon network engineers enhanced the following areas:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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small cell technology to enhance the network for large crowds and data traffic
by adding nearly a dozen small cells around the exterior of the track<span style="color: #1f497d;">; <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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a custom wireless network facility at the track to handle voice and data
capacity and house infrastructure directly at the speedway, including:<span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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custom designed COPs (cell-on-platform), with a new innovative approach that
includes the capacity equivalent to 7 COWs (cell-on-wheels);<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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redundancies <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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days of battery backup on-site<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fiber for backup<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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monitoring on-site while events underway<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
team of Verizon engineers walked the track with modified packs to test wireless
capability during the race;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Enhanced
additional XLTE capacity in more than 38 key sectors around the track
including:<span style="color: #1f497d;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Fan Village, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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new antennas added to the distributed antenna system (DAS) bringing the total
antennas inside the venue to more than 200; <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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an additional COW (cell-on-wheels), for tailgaters and gate traffic near 30th
Street and Georgetown Road.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-17068191621285873142015-05-23T10:55:00.000-04:002015-05-23T11:01:26.537-04:00Verizon Continues to Improve Fan Experience at IMS<div class="MsoNormal">
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Verizon Wireless, a technology leader with the nation’s largest and most
reliable 4G LTE network, announced today new network upgrades at the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) including nearly a dozen small cells around
the exterior of the track to handle growing data traffic. With upwards to 400,000
fans expected to attend a series of events sharing photos and videos on social
media, Verizon engineers have been working for more than a year on an
unprecedented approach. <span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">As
the world’s largest sporting venue, IMS serves as the largest network footprint
in the country for a single event. Verizon engineers created a custom wireless
network facility built at the track to handle the voice and data capacity. The
standalone, on-site facility utilizes advanced technology that provides three
times the total capacity of the network design for the 2012 Super Bowl at <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>Lucas Oil Stadium.</span><span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">“Verizon’s
network enhancements will ensure that fans can count on their mobile devices to
share emails, texts, pictures and videos during the ‘Greatest Spectacle in
Racing,’” said Region President Lauren
Love-Wright. “Small cells are an integral part of Verizon’s commitment
to the customer experience to stay ahead of the growing demand for mobile data
by boosting capacity for popular venues and large crowds. This technology adds
4G LTE capacity in important high traffic areas so that our customers can share
the best moments from the track, especially on social media.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Race Day 2014, 4G LTE traffic on the Verizon Wireless at the Indianapolis 500 network
increased 300 percent over usage on Race Day 2013, and Verizon customers
consumed 1.4 terabytes<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>of data just at the
Indianapolis 500. For comparison, one terabyte can include 472 hours of
broadcast quality video, 150 hours of high-definition recording and enough
words that it would take every adult in America speaking at the same time five
minutes to say them all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
the 2015 racing season, Verizon network engineers have enhanced the following
areas:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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small cell technology to enhance the network for large crowds and data traffic
by adding nearly a dozen small cells around the exterior of the track<span style="color: #1f497d;">; <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Built
a custom wireless network facility at the track to handle voice and data
capacity and house infrastructure directly at the speedway, including:<span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Three
custom designed COPs (cell-on-platform), with a new innovative approach that
includes the capacity equivalent to 7 COWs (cell-on-wheels);<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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redundancies <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">30
days of battery backup on-site<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Redundant
cooling systems <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Redundant
fiber for backup<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">24/7
monitoring on site while events are under way<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have an on-site network monitoring center and an off-site command center the
day of the Indianapolis 500;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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team of Verizon engineers will be walking the track with modified packs to test
wireless capability during the race;<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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additional XLTE capacity in more than 38 key sectors around the track
including:<span style="color: #1f497d;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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lot<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fan Village <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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garages<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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new antennas added to the distributed antenna system (DAS) bringing the total
antennas inside the venue to more than 200; <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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faster data traffic for the entire venue, including Advanced Calling Features
on devices that allow users to use HD Voice, Video Calling and Simultaneous
Voice and Data (since last fall, more than 1 billion calls have been placed
used Advance Calling);<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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an additional COW (cell-on-wheels) for tailgaters and gate traffic near 30th
Street and Georgetown Road.</span></div>
Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-30609012452088588062015-05-07T12:58:00.001-04:002015-05-10T09:34:13.564-04:00The Right Call: Recycle an Old Cell Phone for Good<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That old cell phone stuck in a shoe, in your closet. The charging cord that gets you tangled up in knots every time you open your junk drawer. What to do?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Responsibly recycle it, eliminate clutter, and help an awesome cause.</b> The best part? You hardly have to do a thing—just bring it to the track.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Verizon, INDYCAR, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are announcing a HopeLine drive, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">for the month of May, to raise critical funds and awareness for domestic violence prevention. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">HopeLine from Verizon offers the public an opportunity to help prevent domestic violence by donating no-longer-used wireless phones and accessories—in any condition and from any carrier. Wireless phones given to HopeLine are refurbished and recycled in an environmentally sound way generating proceeds going toward financial support of domestic violence awareness and prevention programs. Verizon also donates phones through HopeLine–complete with service–to local domestic violence agencies or law enforcement agencies for use by domestic violence survivors.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>How to do it:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just drop any unwanted cell phones and accessories at Indianapolis Motor Speedway gates </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1, 3, 9 or 10-A, on the following days in May: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, Saturday, May 9</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Indianapolis 500 Qualifications, Saturday, May 16</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Old National Armed Forces Pole Day, Sunday, May 17</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coors Light Carb Day, Friday, May 22</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Indianapolis 500, Sunday, May 24</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In return, a substantial HopeLine grant will be presented by Verizon to the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence to immediately replenish its Emergency Housing and Transportation Survivor Fund.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tweet a photo of your donation using the hashtag <b>#VZHopeLineIN.</b><br /><br />HopeLine from Verizon Statistics (since 2001):</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11.4 million+ phones collected nationwide</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">$29 million+ cash grants provided to domestic violence organizations</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">190,000+ phones donated to domestic violence victims and survivors</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You make the call. Let your old cell equipment languish in a drawer, or put it to good use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You're a superstar!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chris </span>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-91514463725074803902014-07-15T11:58:00.001-04:002014-07-15T11:58:34.340-04:00IndyTech 101<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's a fun way to put the amazing performance of an Indy car into perspective. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out this cool infographic from Verizon.</span></div>
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-66496879332697985262014-05-24T15:25:00.001-04:002014-05-24T15:25:52.631-04:00Verizon & IndyCar: Racing Into the Future Together<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Turn back the calendar a few months and I thought, fab, the <a href="http://www.indycar.com/">IndyCar Series</a> nabs a title sponsor with more than 103 million retail connections, 1,700 retail locations, and $81 billion dollars in revenue--this is promising for raising the profile of the sport. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But after having recently participated in a <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/">Verizon</a> Tech Tour, at the <a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/">Indianapolis Motor Speedway</a>, it turns out the relationship is about much more than just sponsorship. This is a real partnership. A partnership aimed at speeding both organizations into a high-technology future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>For IndyCar</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They get a crack at innovative <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/news/article/2014/05/verizon-wireless-lte-multicast.html">Verizon LTE Multicast</a>. Introduced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, over a commercial 4G LTE network, it delivers rich, multi-faceted media content to multiple devices at once rather than sending it in a separate stream to each user.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Right. What does that mean? With a series of cameras deployed trackside to capture the cars as they travel around the circuit, combined with in-car cameras that get unparalleled views of what the drivers see, the content delivered over LTE Multicast gives IndyCar teams, using a special app, pictures and angles in real time they may have never seen before. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ultimate goal and what's in it for you: The idea is to roll this technology into a solution for the ultimate fan experience. Large audiences in specific locations--like race tracks--would have access to the same live video and data on their personal devices that teams now have in the pits. Think of it as an evolution of the current <a href="https://www.verizonwireless.com/insiders-guide/inside/indycar/">IndyCar14</a> app with multiple channels of live video, and more, added. Much like the same technological amenities you might enjoy on multiple devices in your living room brought right to your seat at the race track. Fastastic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They get to use IndyCar as a springboard to what clearly appears to me to be a transition from solely a mobile provider to a full-fledged tech company.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A free app that allows you to use your smartphone to pay for purchases. You can add payment cards and have it hold your offers and participating store loyalty programs, so they’re always with you.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So there you have it. A peek behind the barriers at how Verizon and IndyCar are shaping their futures <i>together</i>. Things look bright.</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-69634823445091451012014-05-22T17:22:00.000-04:002014-05-23T08:44:18.892-04:00Everyone Needs a Rookie to Root For II<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Continuation of our wildly popular [blatant exaggeration] inaugural rookie roundup from 2013.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year sees a healthy class of seven newbies who have qualified to contest the world's greatest race. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From a NASCAR champion, to a Russian rock guitarist and speedy upstart who grew up across the street from the Andrettis, there's a little something for everyone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As we rev up for the 98th running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," take a moment to meet this year's crop of fast learners—because everyone needs a rookie to root for. Who's your favorite?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>SMP Racing Schmidt Peterson Motorsports #7</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Age: 27</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hometown: Moscow, Russia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Nicknames: "The Russian" "Mike Allen" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The scoop: The first Russian driver ever to compete in the <a href="http://www.indycar.com/">Verizon IndyCar Series</a> and the <a href="http://www.indy500.com/">Indianapolis 500</a>. A former World Series by Renault champion, in Europe, he had never been to the United States prior to joining IndyCar. He's shown flashes of speed, thus far, but the jury's still out. Guitarist in a Russian rock band. \m/</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Suretone Andretti Autosport #26 </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Age: 35</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hometown: Las Vegas, NV, USA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Nicknames: "KuBu" "Outlaw" "Double Outlaw"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The scoop: Like a box of chocolates! A NASCAR champion, he currently drives for Tony Stewart's team, in the stock car series. Focus of much attention, this May, he's the first to attempt "The Double" (Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day) in, like, a while. Unforgettably hateful rip on poor TV commentator, Dr. Jerry Punch, in the day, but he's been well behaved, this month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Always Evolving Racing KV Racing Technology #33 </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Age: 27</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hometown: Melbourne, Australia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Nickname: "Big Jimmy" [???]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The scoop: A late add to give KVRT a 4-car Indy 500 lineup, Davison's been around: A couple of Indy Lights wins, at least one IndyCar start for Coyne at Mid-Ohio, Rolex Series, Carrera Porsche Cup, and so on. Racing is in Davison's genes—h</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">is grandfather Lex Davison won the Australian Grand Prix four times, while his father Jon raced Formula 5000. Can't speak to current status, but he once dated Tony George's daughter, Lauren.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Energee Bryan Herta Autosport/BBM with Curb Agajanian #98 </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Age: 23</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hometown: Bradford, England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Nicknames: "The Hawk" "sHAWK and Awe" "J-Hawk" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The scoop: Coming off an admirable season of Indy Lights, he was the surprise pick of Bryan Herta for a full season of IndyCar competition. So far, so fast. The kid appears to be good. Here's one: He was so convinced he wouldn't have a race ride for 2014, he nearly tapped out and got his personal trainer's license. Rich, old-world accent...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Cafe de Colombia Dale Coyne Racing #18</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Age: 22</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hometown: Bogota, Colombia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Nickname: "[your favorite here]" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The scoop: Tested by Panther Racing, then picked up by Dale Coyne, when Panther folded, he's one of four Colombians in this year's '500' field. Four IndyCar starts to his name, a lone top 10 is the highlight. Once drove for a team owned by Formula 1 superstar Kimi Raikkonen. Such a media darling, reckon I've never heard him speak.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Brantley Gilbert/Comfort Revolution Dreyer & Reinbold-Kingdom Racing #22 </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Age: 19</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hometown: Nazareth, PA, USA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Nicknames: "SK$" "Kid Karam"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The scoop: High school senior—that's right—Karam is hot off a 2013 Indy Lights championship. His notable performances for Chip Ganassi's sports car program have him in a development deal with the owner, but with four cars already in the Ganassi IndyCar stable, Karam's been farmed-out to Dreyer and Reinbold for the '500.' Sage dates former Indy car driver Gil de Ferran's daughter, Anna. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>ABC Supply A.J. Foyt Racing #41</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Age: 26</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hometown: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England [fancy]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The scoop: The wee Brit stepped out of the sports car shadows to contest the Indy Double of the Grand Prix of Indianapolis and Indy 500 for the legendary SuperTex. He's had a total of four IndyCar starts, with unremarkable results, but <i>has</i> claimed a 24 Hours of Le Mans class win and FIA World Endurance sports car championship. By all reports, a likable chap. Married to a former Miss Indiana and likes to be called, "Marty." [part of that statement is true]</span><br />
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-90911095951027774382014-05-19T12:55:00.003-04:002014-05-19T12:55:53.357-04:00Is an IndyCar driver coming to your town?<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my case, YES. Tomorrow, Tuesday May 20th, <a href="http://www.racewithpippa.com/">Pippa Mann</a> will pay me a personal (well, not actually) visit in the great city of Cincinnati, Ohio.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The other <a href="http://www.indy500.com/">Indy 500</a> drivers will also fan out over North America to spread the good gospel of the world's greatest race and <a href="http://www.indycar.com/">IndyCar</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out the graphic, below, to see if one will be near you.</span><br />
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Birmingham<u></u><u></u></div>
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Charlie Kimball<u></u><u></u></div>
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Bristol, CT<u></u><u></u></div>
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Helio Castroneves<u></u><u></u></div>
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Charlotte<u></u><u></u></div>
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Juan Pablo Montoya<u></u><u></u></div>
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Chicago<u></u><u></u></div>
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Scott Dixon<u></u><u></u></div>
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Cincinnati<u></u><u></u></div>
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Columbus, OH<u></u><u></u></div>
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Takuma Sato<u></u><u></u></div>
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Dallas<u></u><u></u></div>
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Tony Kanaan<u></u><u></u></div>
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Dayton, OH<u></u><u></u></div>
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Alex Tagliani<u></u><u></u></div>
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Denver<u></u><u></u></div>
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Justin Wilson, JR Hildebrand<u></u><u></u></div>
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Detroit<u></u><u></u></div>
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Will Power, Ryan Briscoe, Buddy Lazier<u></u><u></u></div>
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Houston<u></u><u></u></div>
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Ryan Hunter-Reay<u></u><u></u></div>
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Louisville<u></u><u></u></div>
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Jack Hawksworth, Plowman, Sage Karam, Carlos Huertas, James Davison, Mikhail Aleshin<u></u><u></u></div>
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Miami<u></u><u></u></div>
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Carlos Munoz, Sebastian Saavedra, Oriol Servia<u></u><u></u></div>
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Milwaukee<u></u><u></u></div>
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Ed Carpenter, James Hinchcliffe<u></u><u></u></div>
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Nashville<u></u><u></u></div>
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Josef Newgarden<u></u><u></u></div>
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New Orleans<u></u><u></u></div>
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Graham Rahal<u></u><u></u></div>
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New York<u></u><u></u></div>
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Kurt Busch, Marco Andretti<u></u><u></u></div>
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Tampa<u></u><u></u></div>
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Sebastien Bourdais<u></u><u></u></div>
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Toronto<u></u><u></u></div>
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Jacques Villeneuve, Simon Pagenaud<u></u><u></u></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-27228848119583122982014-05-15T13:05:00.000-04:002014-05-15T13:05:25.276-04:00Historically high stakes on Indy 500 qualifying<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's a lot more than bragging rights and a cozy starting position on the line for <a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/">Indy 500 </a>qualifying, this weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's about points. Lots and lots of <a href="http://www.indycar.com/">Verizon IndyCar Series Championship</a> points.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take a look, and don't miss a minute of the action.</span><br />
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-91433011885300646122014-05-14T17:34:00.001-04:002014-05-14T17:44:36.268-04:00Have a better IMS experience and share it easier<div class="WordSection1">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently, <a href="http://www.indycar.com/">IndyCar Series</a> title sponsor, <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/">Verizon Wireless,</a> offered a special sneak preview, to tech and track bloggers, of the myriad upgrades they've made at the </span><a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Indianapolis Motor Speedway</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, to enhance the fan experience.</span></div>
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the month of May.</span></div>
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Prix of Indianapolis and Indy 500 and throughout the series, ensuring a winning
experience for fans at the races and across the country.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A 250 percent increase in 4G LTE capacity.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Two COLTS (Cell on Light Truck) stationed in the area surrounding the Speedway for extra capacity.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Deploying AWS (Advanced Wireless Services) to enhance the customer experience on AWS-enabled devices.</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What it means for customers and visitors to
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Verizon
is delivering a superior customer experience on the nation’s largest, most
reliable wireless network to fans, drivers and officials at the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our teams have been working to ensure customers can use their smartphones, tablets and other wireless devices not only to send pictures and texts, and post on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms, but also search for and watch news on their favorite drivers, and access the INDYCAR 14 app — including listening to race radio while sitting in the top row of the bleachers or on the crowded infield — or IndyCar website. Our focus on network prep and coordination with public safety means emergency response teams on site will have the vital connections needed to ensure safety and quick response to the thousands of fans attending the races and other events at the Speedway.</span><b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Verizon is the first wireless carrier to complete building its 4G LTE network in Indiana, which started at Purdue University in the fall of 2010.</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In 2013 alone, Verizon invested $130 million in the Indiana network.</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Verizon is now focused on adding Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) for additional capacity and greater speeds.</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Verizon has been recognized this year as best overall wireless carrier in Indiana and the nation by independent testers RootMetrics and J.D. Power and Associates.</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">Commonly-used network
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4G LTE</b> stands for “Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution.” Years ago, this term introduced Americans to the high-speed wireless service that has revolutionized mobile phones by enabling super-fast connections that help deliver high-speed data services such as video on demand and instant turn-by-turn directions.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">Spectrum</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">: Radio frequencies travel over the
air via spectrum, providing invisible pathways for wireless signals –
everything from commercial radio programs and cellphone calls to data
transmissions and the signal that allows you to change the channels on your TV
with your remote control from your couch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">AWS</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;"> (or AWS-1) means “Advanced Wireless
Services” and is the name of one of the wireless telecommunications spectrum
bands used by Verizon Wireless to deliver mobile data services, video and
messaging over the air. Verizon Wireless uses AWS spectrum to supplement its
existing 4G LTE service, which also uses the 700 MHz spectrum band originally
deployed in 2010 when the company first introduced one of the world’s first
commercial LTE networks – the largest in the U.S. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">Carrier aggregation</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;"> allows a wireless provider to
operate two spectrum bands as one so that smartphones, tablets and other
devices can take advantage of airwaves on either band at the same time. By
combining the spectrum of Verizon Wireless’ 700 MHz and AWS bands as well as
any future spectrum as one asset, carrier aggregation increases the network’s
ability to provide consistent performance along with increased capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">LTE Advanced</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;"> is a combination of more than 15
network enhancements and performance features that are designed to create
greater performance and capacity on 4G LTE networks in the future. Two of the
more important features are carrier aggregation and heterogeneous networks.
Engineers at Verizon Wireless today are beginning the work of deploying these
capabilities around the U.S. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">Heterogenuous network</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;"> describes the complex
interoperation among macrocell, small cell, and in some cases WiFi network
elements used together to provide a mosaic of coverage, with handoff capability
between the different network elements.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">DAS</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;"> (Distributed Antenna Systems,
sometimes pronounced “dass” as in “pass”) are networks of cables and antennas
that can be installed in high-traffic areas – stadiums, convention or shopping
centers, office buildings, train stations, airline terminals, and even dense,
outdoor urban areas such as midtown Manhattan – to create additional capacity
when many users are accessing the wireless network at peak times. Verizon
Wireless installs many DAS systems to provide additional capacity where it is
needed, including one for IndyCar fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cells</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">: Small cells are like mini cell towers, smaller
scale units generally deployed on lamp posts, utility poles and building walls
to relay cell phone signals through fiber optic cables. Small cells are used
primarily to enhance localized capacity and coverage where there is
concentrated traffic, such as in a business district, shopping mall or a
college campus.</span><br />
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-31041359207394709642014-04-14T09:06:00.001-04:002014-04-14T09:06:11.466-04:00So, what's the real story?<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's not Jacques Villeneuve. It's not Juan Montoya—or even Kurt Busch. The <i>real </i>story of this year's <a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/">98th running of the Indianapolis 500</a> is Mr. <a href="https://twitter.com/sagekaram">Sage Karam</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perplexed? Don't be. Sure, JV, JPM, and KuBu will make a bit of a splash <i>within</i> the racing community, but the <a href="http://www.indycar.com/">Verizon IndyCar Series</a> needs new eyes. Enter high school senior, Sage Karam.</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JMFM91Xn1ig/U0vbhGCBvoI/AAAAAAAAATs/k11RMpsNnp8/s1600/Sage-Karam-Auto-Club-Speedway-2013-Indy-Lights-Images-C.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JMFM91Xn1ig/U0vbhGCBvoI/AAAAAAAAATs/k11RMpsNnp8/s1600/Sage-Karam-Auto-Club-Speedway-2013-Indy-Lights-Images-C.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">photo courtesy <a href="http://sagekaram.com/">SageKaram.com</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's right. If Karam makes this year's '500' field, he'll compete before he's heard the first note of <i>Pomp and Circumstance</i>. <i>That's </i>a compelling storyline the masses can relate to. And that's why IndyCar and the <a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/">Indianapolis Motor Speedway</a>, et al, should milk it for all it's worth. Pander it to the mainstream press like there's no tomorrow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"High School Senior Competes in Biggest Race in the World." There's your headline. Let's roll.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—Chris</span>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-60779712252566332612014-03-27T09:10:00.000-04:002014-03-27T09:10:21.465-04:00We Should Have Waited<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you've hung around here for any length of time, you know we have a simmering bromance with <a href="https://twitter.com/dariofranchitti">Dario Franchitti</a>—living Indycar legend and most accomplished driver of his time. Opinion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But honoring his legacy by inviting him to wheel the pace car at this year's <a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/">Indianapolis 500</a> is too soon. Should he have the opportunity? Absolutely. But a year down the line...or two.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It feels many are still reconciling the abrupt end to Dario's career, in their minds, and, in fact, he is still healing from his injuries.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For an honor to come this early smacks of—dare I say—pity. Waiting a wee bit puts everyone in the "right" mindset and, perhaps, makes a celebration of Dario a larger, more impactful event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, will I blow it out for D in May? Damn straight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—Chris </span>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-54361931653957938992014-03-25T09:23:00.001-04:002014-03-25T09:23:48.541-04:00The Big Bang Theory<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We're believers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone likes getting a deal and, in this writer's opinion, there's none better than that offered by the <a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/">Indianapolis Motor Speedway</a> for the inaugural <a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/grandprixofindianapolis/">Grand Prix of Indianapolis</a> in May.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What you'll receive:</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 days unapologetically crammed, start to finish, with <a href="http://www.indycar.com/">Verizon IndyCar Series</a> and <a href="http://www.indycar.com/RoadToIndy">Mazda Road to Indy</a> goodness. One formula giving way to another in a near-seamless ballet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">schedule courtesy of indianapolismotorspeedway.com</span><br />
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This Day is FREE and Open to the Public</div>
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9 am - Gates Open - IMS</div>
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10 am - 10:45 am - Verizon IndyCar Series Practice - Track</div>
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11 am - 11:45 am - USF2000 Practice - Track</div>
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12 pm - 12:45 pm - Pro Mazda Practice - Track</div>
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1 pm - 1:45 pm - Indy Lights Practice - Track</div>
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2 pm - 2:45 pm - Verizon IndyCar Series Practice - Track</div>
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3 pm - 3:30 pm - USF2000 Practice - Track</div>
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3:45 pm - 4:15 pm - Pro Mazda Practice - Track</div>
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4:30 pm - 5:15 pm - Indy Lights Practice - Track</div>
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5:30 pm - Celebration of Automobiles Track Laps - Track</div>
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6:30 pm - Gates Close - IMS</div>
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9 am - Gates Open - IMS</div>
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10 am - 10:45 am - Verizon IndyCar Series Practice - Track</div>
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11 am - 11:45 am - USF2000 Qualifying - Track</div>
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12 pm - 12:45 pm - Pro Mazda Qualifying - Track</div>
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1 pm - 1:45 pm - Indy Lights Qualifying - Track</div>
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2 pm - 3:10 pm - Verizon IndyCar Series Qualifying - Track</div>
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3:30 pm - USF2000 Race #1 - Track</div>
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4:30 pm - Pro Mazda Race #1 - Track</div>
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5:30 pm - Indy Lights Race #1 - Track</div>
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7 am - 6:00 pm - Celebration of Automobiles - Pagoda Plaza</div>
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10 am - Indy Lights Warm Up - Track</div>
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10 am - 2:00 pm - IMS Kids Zone Open - IMS</div>
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11 am - USF2000 Race #2 - Track</div>
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12:10 pm - Pro Mazda Race #2 - Track</div>
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1:30 pm - Indy Lights Race #2 - Track</div>
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2:45 pm - Verizon IndyCar Series Pre-Race Festivities - Track</div>
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3:30 pm - Inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis - Track</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Uh, nothing for Thursday—it's FREE. That's right. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday general admission is just $20. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday—race day—only $25. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sure, you can spend more, if that's what balloons your tires, but the point is, you don't have to to have a fantastic time—and be a part of history. <a href="http://secure.brickyard.com/Tickets/GrandPrixofIndianapolis.aspx">Full deets on tickets here.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Children 12 and under will receive free general admission to any IMS event in 2014 when accompanied by an adult general admission ticket holder. Any individual, regardless of age, must have a ticket for a Reserved Seating area. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Racing, and that includes simply watching it, can be pricey. If you like getting the most bang for your fandom buck, sure seems like the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GPofIndy&src=hash">#GPofIndy</a> has some explosive potential.</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-36117883816875495402013-11-15T13:04:00.000-05:002013-11-15T13:04:05.481-05:00The Natural<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The legacy of the Target Chip Ganassi Racing #10 could suffocate every driver in the IndyCar paddock but one. Scott Dixon. And that's whether he ever wins another race in it, or not.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's why: He's a seasoned Target representative, established team member and teammate to Dario, and he's the only one that gets a "pass" in that car until it or he retires. In other words, he's the only driver that doesn't draw unnecessary scrutiny and allows TCGR to carry on its winning ways without a hitch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The rest stay right where they are. Charlie already has a close tie to a sponsor other than Target and hasn't fully proven he's a rising <i>star.</i> My opinion. Tony Kanaan is in the twilight of his career and will do just fine without the pressure of being in the "9" or "10."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So who fills the hole Scott leaves behind? A young shoe that <i>clearly</i> shows all the signs of super stardom. Pick a name, but it's not clear to me, yet. Or, an available vet that's a proven winner. I threw out the first two that came to mind in my tweet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—Chris</span>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-4919509828189433642013-08-24T11:06:00.000-04:002013-08-24T11:06:05.829-04:00Get Creative, Do a Little Good<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm passionate about <a href="http://www.indycar.com/">IndyCar,</a> and I enjoy seeing those that need help getting it. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">An opportunity to combine both interests? HELLA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Indianapolis, IN </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">–Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Graham Rahal announced today that the Graham Rahal Foundation will be hosting its second annual helmet design contest. Fans will have access to a pre-made helmet template where they can create a unique design. The template and rules are available online at </span></span><a href="http://www.grfcontests.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.GRFContests.org</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Designs must be submitted electronically on </span></span><a href="http://www.grfcontests.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.GRFContests.org</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> between<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1754856639" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">August 24, 2013 and September 8, 2013</span></span> in accordance with the official contest rules.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the conclusion of the submission period, Rahal will select the top five designs and post them on both the contest website, </span></span><a href="http://www.grfcontests.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.GRFContests.org</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, and his mobile application, which is available on all iPhones and Androids. Fans will then be able to vote for the winning helmet design from September 9, 2013 through September 16, 2013 via either </span></span><a href="http://www.grfcontests.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.GRFContests.org</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or Rahal’s mobile application. When voting concludes, the design receiving the most votes will be painted by Art Rotondo (</span></span><a href="http://www.artrotondo.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.ArtRotondo.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">), who provides the artwork for all of Rahal’s Bell helmets. Rahal will then wear the helmet during the IZOD IndyCar Series finale at the Autoclub Speedway in Fontana, California on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1754856641" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">October 19, 2013</span></span>.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following the race, the Graham Rahal Foundation will auction the helmet at </span></span><a href="http://celebrity.ebay.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://Celebrity.eBay.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to raise money for both of its charities, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer and SeriousFun Children’s Network.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Graham Rahal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization founded by Graham Rahal. The Graham Rahal Foundation is dedicated to work for a cause that was significantly important to Rahal’s former race team owner and friend, the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman -- helping children with medical conditions. Through various fundraising events and activities, the Graham Rahal Foundation helps Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer and SeriousFun Children’s Network. For additional information, please visit </span></span><a href="http://www.grahamrahal.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.GrahamRahal.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></span></div>
Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-60163636740350148462013-08-03T19:00:00.000-04:002013-08-03T19:00:10.732-04:00Mid-Ohio Day 2: The reception was BETTER THAN YESTERDAY<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Those of you that follow us on Twitter know that. Couldn't get any pics out, but saylavee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Means Street: </strong>If you've ever suffered a moment of Brain Fade and thought Chip, Roger, Michael, Graham, H3lio, et al, were just regular Joes, take a stroll down Motor-home Row (where you can, here, but you can't at Indy). STRONG.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>I'm no Curt Cavin... </strong>But if the size of today's crowd on the mounds is any indication, you'll be fighting for elbow room, tomorrow. Nice. <em>Yeah, Honda, blah, blah, blah...</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>#TheBoys: </strong>They work their arses off, and I don't miss my little foray a smidge, from that perspective.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>It's a keeper: </strong>The fans love Mid-O, the drivers love it, too. We'll see how it plays on the telly, tomorrow, but I hope it's around for a long, long time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>It's not a hill, it's a HOLE: </strong>Pit #24, at the far end of pit road (Barracuda), is the short straw. Incredible elevation change and a distinct disadvantage. Sure the others near it aren't a lot better, but I was amazed. Luca's gonna need to deliver a clutch performance. Winky face.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When engine changes happen after qualifying, it's ridiculously hard to follow because of the penalties, but... If H3lio--your points leader--rolls off last-ish, tomorrow, instead of 15th, does he take a haircut in points with Dixie (2nd in points) starting 3rd, where he can <em>easily </em>kiss the grass--or whatever they do here?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ryan "I was born in America" Hunter-Reay nabs pole. 3rd in points, can he turn the trick and make a magical run for the championship, like he did last year?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shout-out to Charlie's boys, Charlie, and the entire Ganassi organization. He stuffs it, they thrash, think better of it and go to the spare in time for qualifying, where he makes the Fast 6 and whoops up on his teammate, Dario, settling for 5th. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Speaking of the Franchen-monster, he was more than a wee bit miffed after quals. With the year he's having (P7 in points), I seriously hope it isn't dragging down his desire to race--I want to see him race for as long as possible. My personal opinion.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love me some, Tag, but I also enjoy a good underdog story. Luca Filippi isn't from around these parts, but he's shown early speed in his debut IndyCar weekend. Nothing would make me happier than to see him mow down the field. Forza Italia.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">--Chris</span>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-74932104442456119952013-08-02T19:48:00.000-04:002013-08-02T19:48:15.242-04:00Mid-Ohio Day 1: The reception was PANTS<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For a dude that likes to tweet that's...uh...unfortunate. Saylavee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's dispense with the formalities, and get right to it [we never have formalities]. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Go home, Weather, you're drunk: </strong>Sun, clouds, spitting rain, wind...but it all went off. YEA.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key viewing spot: </strong>The Keyhole. Not only can you see a nice chunk of track, the height of the viewing mound provides a glorious peek at the stellar Ohio landscape, as a backdrop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Watch out for the Gators! </strong>In keeping with its rural location, Mid-O uses ATV Gators, hauling people wagons, as their shuttle vehicles. Earthy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Freshen-up</strong>: MO needs one. And that's all I'll say about that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Own it</strong>: Saw Kim Green of Green/Savoree fame (proprietors) on site... See above. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Fan me: </strong>Saw several peeps sporting Mid-Ohio T-shirts, etc. Much like IMS, lots of fans of the <em>track. </em>I love that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>"INSIDE": </strong>...Turn 1--another nice area to take it all in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Stalking victims: </strong>A few random celebs we saw. Geoff Brabham (Matthew's dad), Plowey, Conor Daly, and PIPPA.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Did you know? </strong>Indycars have convex mirrors? I didn't. At a minimum, Graham has them on here...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Stacked: </strong>Graham Rahal's team has <em>everything </em>in place to be successful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Nationwide is on MO's side: </strong>Pleased to see a company of that stature have such a nice presence on the grounds. Headquartered in Columbus? Not certain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>TGIF: </strong>The best day to go to a race track, in my opinion. Plenty of action, not so many of your fellow fans. BOOM.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Rare bird: </strong>One of the nice things about Mid-Ohio is that you have a lovely view of the pits from above. Maybe it was just me, but there seemed to be an excess of males panting--er, observing--Hinchtown's pit. Winky face.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Unique whips:</strong> Sam Schmidt has a badass wheelchair--trimmed in livery bits from Pagenaud's car. 'Nuff said.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Watch and learn: </strong>Incredible what you can see and absorb by just watching the activity in the pits. Next time you're at the track, stand in one place for awhile. You won't regret it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Thanks to Jessie Ghiorzi and the staff at Mid-Ohio: </strong>Tzit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Like a kid again...</strong> Get a wicked buzz out of seeing kids excited about meeting and getting an autograph from an accommodating IndyCar driver. It's just cool.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>The bromance is OVAH: </strong>Well... at least, it has changed. Against my will, I pressed the flesh with Graham Rahal, today. Frankly, I don't know how to proceed. To be continued...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">All I got. As always, thank you for reading.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Stay tuned...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">--Chris</span>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-89495805391962909612013-07-26T12:22:00.000-04:002013-07-26T12:40:25.842-04:00Who is James Davison?<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Racing is awesome in its own right, but when you know the players, it's twice as nice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was announced, this week, that <a href="https://twitter.com/JDDavison21">James Davison</a> will make his <a href="http://www.indycar.com/">IZOD IndyCar Series</a> debut in next weekend's <a href="https://www.midohio.com/Schedule/The-Honda-Indy-200-at-Mid-Ohio-2013">Honda Indy 200</a> at <a href="https://www.midohio.com/Home">Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course</a>, driving the No. 18 for <a href="http://www.dalecoyneracing.com/">Dale Coyne Racing</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, who is he? Let's check his vitals:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Nationality: </b>Australian (Melbourne)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Age: </b>26</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2004 — <span style="background-color: white;">Victorian State Formula Ford Championship (Australia) </span></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 win, 1 pole</span> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2005 — </b><strong style="background-color: white;">Formula BMW USA Junior Series </strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 win (US Grand Prix, Indianapolis), </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 podiums</span></li>
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<strong style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2007 — Star Mazda Series (Velocity Motorsports) </span></strong></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 wins, 3 poles</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 win (Mid-Ohio), 1 pole </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Sunoco Most Improved Driver</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2009 — Indy Lights Series (Vision Racing)</b></span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2nd in championship</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 win (Mid-Ohio), 3 poles, 4 podiums </span></span></li>
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<li>Driver coach for Milka Duno in the IndyCar Series</li>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">2011</span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;">Grand-Am Rolex Series race, Laguna Seca (Michael Shank Racing) </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">Maiden IndyCar test with Andretti Autosport</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;">Porsche Carrera Cup debut, Australian Grand Prix</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;">Bathurst 12 hour Sportscar race, Class B Porsche GT3</span></li>
<li>IndyCar test with Dale Coyne Racing (Mid-Ohio)</li>
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If you actually read that, you'll see Davison has won twice at Mid-Ohio in Indy Lights, as well as tested there in an Indycar.</div>
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Good luck to James and DCR, next week. </div>
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Get your Mid-Ohio tickets <a href="https://www.midohio.com/Store/Tickets/Event-Tickets/The-Honda-Indy-200">HERE</a>.</div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-38722372232779275792013-05-29T09:08:00.000-04:002013-05-29T09:17:46.584-04:00No Comparison<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following, is a list of the common elements of <a href="http://www.nascar.com/en_us/sprint-cup-series.html">NASCAR</a> and <a href="http://www.indycar.com/">IndyCar</a> racing:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tzit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's all... So, at last, can those that consistently look to NASCAR for inspiration in "saving" IndyCar please cease the practice?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is NASCAR more successful than IndyCar? Yes. But NASCAR has built its fan base on a blend of racing and entertainment that's unique in the world. Good for <i>them.</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The fact is, the vast majority of race series across the globe survive/thrive <i>without</i> using the NASCAR formula—whatever that is.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why must we confine our search for useful tools to grow North America's premier open-wheel series to our own shores, just because it's familiar and easy? </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The answer is, we don't have to, and we shouldn't. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If </span><a href="http://www.formula1.com/default.html" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Formula 1</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> has a great idea, super. If </span><a href="http://www.v8supercars.com.au/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">V8 Supercars</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> does, awesome. And if NASCAR incorporates an element that </span><i style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">truly </i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">suits us, so be it. But, to me, that doesn't include the "entertainment" tools they lean on—you decide what those are. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's becoming increasingly less arguable that IndyCar has some of/the best <i>racing</i> on the planet. So perhaps some of our issues lie elsewhere. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you will allow me, I would like to end with a quote from the eminent English essayist, <a href="https://twitter.com/alex_lloyd">Sir Alex Lloyd</a>, who once said, "Gimmicks don't grow a fan base. Better promotion does."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—Chris </span>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-33221865711691305292013-05-25T19:42:00.000-04:002013-05-25T19:42:30.620-04:00Night-before Nuggets<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I <em>had</em> a full-fledged post going, and it was tentatively titled, "33 1/3." It was to go on at intestinal-turning length about how having exactly one-third of this year's Indianapolis 500 field as Americans is the perfect balance between domestic and import. But, AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's the night before The Big Show, so let's get on with some random musings, shall we?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Right.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>We're doing <em>our part. </em></strong>My fellow <a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/eventinfo/51674/">Social Media Garage</a> grease monkeys and I "interviewed" the director <em>of <a href="http://www.turbomovie.com/">Turbo</a></em>, yesterday. Nice man. Anywho, I make a point to say there's an incredible buzz in the <a href="http://www.indycar.com/">IndyCar</a> community about his new animated film about a snail that dreams of racing in the <a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/">Indianapolis 500</a>. His response: "Oh, really? Great!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">MOTHER.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Look, I've been pounding the idea that the tide about this movie needs to swing <em>back</em> toward IndyCar for it to do us any good. The fact <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Soren_(animator)">David Soren</a> had no idea we've been pimping <em>Turbo</em>, like we have, is certainly disappointing, but we're doing the right thing and it's all we can do. Frowny face. Keep on keeping on. <strong> </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Tha-tha-tha-thrilla... </strong>You lingering <a href="https://twitter.com/paultracy3">Paul Tracy</a> fans--"Hi, I'm Chris, and I'm a PT fan"--he <em>is</em> at The Speedway, working the Canadian telly broadcast. Good to see him in the environs, regardless of the circumstances. By the way: Their broadcast stage is at the exit of turn 4 on the inside. Cool location, though, I'll prolly never see shots from it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Peace and quiet. </strong>Made mention of it on Twitter, but worth stating, again. IMS on Legends Day is a joy--a crazy dichotomy in comparison to the day before, Carb Day. Unrestrained debauchery is (thankfully) replaced with a refreshing dose of measured reverence for the Indy 500. A great day just to wander and soak in the magic. If you haven't made it to one, make it a point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Write it down. </strong>Number 8, <a href="https://twitter.com/Ryan_Briscoe">Ryan Briscoe</a>, is your 2013 Indianapolis 500 champion. Yeah, he starts 23rd. Yeah, it's a Honda. Yeah, it's a one-off, but he's capable. I made the prediction at the start of May and I'm sticking to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>The only way to start race day.</strong> 9:30 in the Social Media Garage, of course. <a href="https://twitter.com/99forever">Steph Wallcraft</a>, of <a href="http://morefrontwing.com/">More Front Wing</a> fame, is pulling together an informal tweetup to kick off race day and provide us all a chance to connect before the month ends, way too soon. Simply, if you're on the grounds, no reason not to be there. Hope to see you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Can you hear me, now</strong>? It's always difficult for me to get tweets out on race day, so you may get a well-earned day off--or not. Stay tuned. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Early to bed... </strong>Tomorrow begins early--like, tonight, to be exact. I've heard arrival times anywhere from 4:00 am to 6:00, depending. SIMMER. This is not a complaint. Just a testament to the deep-seated love folks have for this venerable event. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Go for a drive. </strong>If you can appreciate grand, vintage architecture, take a spin up Indianapolis' Meridian St. Just beautiful, and long--the homes just keep going.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Pay homage to Thr3e Wise Men.</strong> Located in Indy's trendy Broad Ripple district, <a href="http://www.thr3ewisemen.com/">3WM</a> is a micro brewery and eatery. House-made brews and tasty sandwiches and pizza. Nod to <a href="https://twitter.com/stevewittich">Steve Wittich</a> and his better half, <a href="https://twitter.com/LizWittich">Liz</a> for the intoxicating tip. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>More than just a job. </strong>If you don't think Mr. <a href="https://twitter.com/RBINDYCAR">Randy Bernard</a> was emotionally invested in the IZOD IndyCar Series, check out <a href="https://twitter.com/RBINDYCAR">his last few tweets</a>. What exec trods back to the execution grounds, just because he cares? <em>And </em>keeps his former employer's name in his Twitter handle? Not dredging up an argument, just saying...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Monster Bash. </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/curtcavin">Curt Cavin</a> tweeted, today, that in its 6-year existence, the Carb Night Burger Bash has raised nearly $100,000 for charity. STRONG. On top of that, it's become a must if your in town on Indy 500 Friday. Proper recognition to Mr. Johnny Rutherford, <a href="https://twitter.com/scottdixon9">Scott Dixon</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/tagliani">Alex Tagliani</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ConorDaly22">Conor Daly</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/PippaMann">Pippa Mann</a> for showing up, last night, to give the fans a little bit of payback.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">That's quite enough. This was supposed to be short.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Look. Whether your at home or at the track, tomorrow, just have a great day. If it's not an awesome race, I'll eat my hat. The most wonderful time of year doesn't come around often enough, so savor every moment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Thanks for reading and following.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">--Chris</span>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-77049642094096715902013-05-23T12:33:00.002-04:002013-05-23T12:33:57.468-04:00A Message from IMS<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Understandably, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway wants you to have a blast taking in the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So... the smart folks at IMS have highlighted a few tools that will enhance your experience, whether you're at the track or enjoying the race from home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://info.ims.com/webmail/15942/692162603/796db365daca5cb9ed6d663544104f57">Just hit this link for all the deets >></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">—Chris </span>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-38856701131450930862013-05-17T11:07:00.001-04:002013-05-17T11:07:49.067-04:00Everyone Needs a Rookie to Root For<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's only natural, with the approach of the <a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/">Indianapolis 500</a>, that the attention of many focuses on those drivers that have achieved the greatest amount of success at the corner of 16th and Georgetown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year, four previous winners of the '500' are scheduled to participate: Three-time champions, <a href="https://twitter.com/h3lio">Helio Castroneves</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/dariofranchitti">Dario Franchitti</a>, as well as one-time winners, <a href="https://twitter.com/scottdixon9">Scott Dixon</a> and Buddy Lazier. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But at the opposite end of the spectrum, there are some very talented first-time entrants in this year's race that deserve there own measure of recognition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the eve of qualifications for the 97th running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," take a moment to meet this year's crop of fast learners--the rookie class of 2013--because everyone needs a rookie to root for. Who's your favorite?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/AJDinger">A.J. Allmendinger</a></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>IZOD Penske Racing #2 </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Age: 31</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hometown: Los Gatos, CA, USA</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The scoop: Allmendinger left a promising career in the ChampCar Indy car series (5 wins) to pursue NASCAR, where he would record 29 top-ten finishes and two pole positions. He's back in Indy cars, on a part-time basis, with his former stock car owner, Roger Penske, in an effort to resurrect his racing career after violating NASCAR's drug policy. Allmendinger continues to race Sprint Cup, part-time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/ConorDaly22">Conor Daly</a></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>ABC Supply A.J. Foyt Racing #41 </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Age: 21</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hometown: Noblesville, IN, USA</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The scoop: Son of former Formula One and Indy car driver, Derek Daly, Conor grew up in the shadow of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He's poised to realize a lifelong dream by qualifying and racing in his hometown event. Daly also aspires to reach Formula One and is competing full-time in the European junior formula, GP3.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/CarlosMunoz026">Carlos Munoz</a></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Electric Energy Straws Andretti Autosport #26 </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Age: 21</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hometown: Bogota, Colombia</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The scoop: After honing his craft in multiple European-based series, Munoz moved to the Firestone Indy Lights series in 2012, finishing 5th in the championship. He is currently leading the 2013 Indy Lights points, notching two wins, thus far. Early signs indicate Munoz is aggressive on the Indy oval and should be fun to watch, going forward.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/TristanVautier">Tristan Vautier</a></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Lucas Oil Schmidt Peterson Motorsports #55 </strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Age: 23</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hometown: Corenc, France</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The scoop: Vautier brings an impressive resume in the Mazda Road to Indy ladder system to this year's '500.' He won the Star Mazda and Firestone Indy Lights championships in successive years and has already shown impressive speed in his rookie year in the IndyCar series. He and his SPM teammate, Simon Pagenaud, comprise two-thirds of IndyCar's three-man "French Connection." </span>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-84061310138971435832013-05-16T08:50:00.000-04:002013-05-16T09:02:41.288-04:0070 Hours of Indy 500 Programming on ESPN Classic <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New and lasting memories will be made with the running of the 97th Indianapolis 500 on May 26th, but why not get tuned up for this year's race by reliving some of the great moments of the past?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The ESPN Classic network will air 70 hours of Indy 500-related programming, in the coming weeks, beginning on Tuesday May 21--complete schedule, below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Take time out. Watch and enjoy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">--Chris</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ESPN Classic Off to the Races with Indianapolis 500 Marathon<u></u><u></u></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ESPN Classic network will get race fans ready for the 97<sup>th</sup> running of the Indianapolis 500 on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286190" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Sunday, May 26</span></span>, with a marathon of programming related to the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beginning <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286191" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Tuesday, May 21</span></span>, and continuing through <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286192" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Friday, May 24</span></span>, ESPN Classic will air 70 hours of Indianapolis 500-related programming, including 60 hours of highlights of past races as well as episodes of the signature ESPN series <i>SportsCentury</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 2013 edition of the race will air live on ABC beginning at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286193" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">11 a.m. ET on May 26</span></span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the race, ESPN Classic will feature more Indianapolis 500 programming <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286194" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">on Tuesday</span></span>, <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286195" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Wednesday</span></span> and <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286196" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Thursday, May 28-30</span></span>, with races airing on their actual anniversary dates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The schedule (all times Eastern):</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286197" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Tuesday, May 21</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286198" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Midnight</span></span> -- 1992 Indy 500 (Al Unser Jr-1st win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286199" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2 a.m.</span></span> -- 1994 Indy 500 (Al Unser Jr-2nd win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286200" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4 a.m.</span></span> -- 2006 Indy 500 (Sam Hornish Jr)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286201" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">7 a.m.</span></span> -- 2000 Indy 500 (Juan Pablo Montoya)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286202" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9 a.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Tony Stewart</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286203" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10 a.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Mario Andretti</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286204" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">11 a.m.</span></span> -- 1977 Indy 500 (AJ Foyt-4th Win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286205" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Noon</span></span> -- 1989 Indy 500 (Emerson Fittipaldi-1st win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286206" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2 p.m.</span></span> -- 2011 Indy 500 (Dan Wheldon-2nd win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286207" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4 p.m.</span></span> -- 2006 Indy 500 (Sam Hornish Jr)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286208" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">6 p.m.</span></span> -- 1991 Indy 500 (Rick Mears-4th win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286209" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">8 p.m.</span></span> -- 1999 Indy 500 (Kenny Brack)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286210" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10 p.m.</span></span> -- 2005 Indy 500 (Dan Wheldon-1st win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286211" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Wednesday, May 22</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286212" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Midnight</span></span> -- 1967 Indy 500 (AJ Foyt-3rd win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286213" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1 a.m.</span></span> -- 1977 Indy 500 (AJ Foyt-4th win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286214" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2 a.m.</span></span> -- 1981 Indy 500 (Bobby Unser-3rd win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286215" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4 a.m.</span></span> -- 1975 Indy 500 (Bobby Unser-2nd win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286216" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">8 a.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Mario Andretti</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286217" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9 a.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: AJ Foyt</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286218" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">8 p.m.</span></span> -- 1992 Indy 500 (Al Unser Jr-1st Win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286219" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Thursday, May 23</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286220" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Midnight</span></span> -- 1991 Indy 500 (Rick Mears-4th win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286221" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2 a.m.</span></span> -- 1988 Indy 500 (Rick Mears-3rd win & 25th Anniv in 2013) <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286222" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4 a.m.</span></span> -- 1984 Indy 500 (Rick Mears-2nd win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286223" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">7 a.m.</span></span> -- 2001 Indy 500 (Helio Castroneves-1st win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286224" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9 a.m.</span></span> -- 2002 Indy 500 (Helio Castroneves-2<sup>nd</sup> win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286225" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">11 a.m.</span></span> -- 2009 Indy 500 (Helio Castroneves-3rd win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286226" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1 p.m.</span></span> -- 2007 Indy 500 (Dario Franchitti-1st win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286227" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">3 p.m.</span></span> -- 2010 Indy 500 (Dario Franchitti-2nd win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286228" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5 p.m.</span></span> -- 2012 Indy 500 (Dario Franchitti-3rd win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286229" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Friday, May 24</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286230" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Midnight</span></span> -- 1998 Indy 500 (Eddie Cheever Jr – 15th Anniv on this date)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286231" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2 a.m.</span></span> -- 1979 Indy 500 (Rick Mears-1st win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286232" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">3 a.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Rick Mears</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286233" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4 a.m.</span></span> -- 1967 Indy 500 (AJ Foyt-3rd win)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286234" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5 a.m.</span></span> -- 1969 Indy 500 (Mario Andretti)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286235" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">7 a.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: AJ Foyt</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286236" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">8 a.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Rick Mears</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286237" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9 a.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Al Unser Sr<u></u><u></u></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286238" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10 a.m.</span></span> -- 1978 Indy 500 (Al Unser Sr-2nd win & 35th Anniv in 2013)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286239" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Noon</span></span> -- 2003 Indy 500 (Gil de Ferran – 10th Anniv in 2013)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286240" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2 p.m.</span></span> -- 2008 Indy 500 (Scott Dixon – 5th Anniv in 2013)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286241" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4 p.m.</span></span> -- 1998 Indy 500 (Eddie Cheever Jr – 15th Anniv on this date)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286242" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">6 p.m.</span></span> -- 1988 Indy 500 (Rick Mears-3rd win & 25th Anniv on this date)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286243" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Tuesday, May 28</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">35th Anniversary of Al Unser Sr’s third Indy 500 victory in 1978<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286244" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">10 a.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Al Unser Sr</i>.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286245" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">11 a.m.</span></span> ---1978 Indy 500<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286246" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1 p.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Al Unser Sr.</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286247" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2 p.m.</span></span> -- 1978 Indy 500<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286248" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4 p.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Al Unser Sr.</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286249" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5 p.m.</span></span> -- 1978 Indy 500<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286250" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">7 p.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Al Unser Sr.</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286251" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Wednesday, May 29</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">25th Anniversary of Rick Mears third Indy 500 victory in 1988<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">30th Anniversary of Tom Sneva’s victory in 1983<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286252" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">1 a.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Rick Mears</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286253" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2 a.m.</span></span> -- 1988 Indy 500 (Mears)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286254" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4 a.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Rick Mears</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286255" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9 a.m.</span></span> -- 1983 Indy 500 (Sneva)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286256" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Noon</span></span> -- 1988 Indy 500 (Mears)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286257" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">2 p.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Rick Mears</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286258" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4 p.m.</span></span> -- 1983 Indy 500 (Sneva)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286259" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">6 p.m.</span></span> -- 1988 Indy 500 (Mears)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286260" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">8 p.m.</span></span> -- <i>SportsCentury: Rick Mears</i><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286261" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Thursday, May 30</span></span><u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">40th Anniversary of Gordon Johncock’s Indy 500 win in 1973 after rain shortened the race to 133 laps<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20th Anniversary of Emerson Fittipaldi’s 2nd Indy 500 win in 1993<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286262" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">3 p.m.</span></span> -- 1973 Indy 500 (Johncock)<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1402286263" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">5 p.m.</span></span> -- 1993 Indy 500 (Fittipaldi)</span></div>
Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4248589792504658288.post-61308941262858730642013-05-11T21:31:00.000-04:002013-05-11T21:31:33.904-04:00Notes from the Cathedral of Speed: OCD Meltdown & More<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Despite knowing I'll spend hour after hour at the track over the next weeks, I found myself having an internal struggle, at the end of the day, trying to decide whether I should leave or stay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ABSURD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But that's what happens. It's occurred more than once. <em>"Should I stay for the last 10 minutes? Maybe just one more sweep of the garage area... A few more minutes in the stands?"</em> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm afraid I'm going to miss something--it's <em>crazy. </em>I don't know what else to say. <a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/">Indianapolis Motor Speedway</a> just does that to you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's quite enough about that...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">In other news, great day cutting the ribbon on the 2013 <a href="http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/indy500/eventinfo/51674/">Social Media Garage</a>. Connected and reconnected with all kinds of people I never thought I would meet when I dove in to Twitter/"blogging," but it's been a true joy. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Can't thank <a href="https://twitter.com/CassieConklin">Cassie Conklin</a> and IMS enough for inviting me back. Friendly reminder to <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">please follow <a href="https://twitter.com/Erock_in_Indy">@Erock_in_Indy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenWheelMom">@OpenWheelMom</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nascarcasm">@nascarcasm</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/KelseyUSA">@KelseyUSA</a></span>--kicking out the juicy content like mad men and women. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">BTW: <a href="https://twitter.com/josefnewgarden">Josef Newgarden</a> is a beast--all the way around. No other way to put it. Thanks to him and <a href="https://twitter.com/PippaMann">Pippa Mann</a> for pulling in to the SMG, today. They lit it up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hmmm... Got nothin' else--other than this: The best thing? It's only day one. All kinds of theater to play out, in the coming days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As always, thanks for reading and following. Sincerely hope you guys get even a smidge of the enjoyment from this blather as I get from putting it out there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Stay tuned...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">--Chris </span>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01863433942689290075noreply@blogger.com