By Eric Powell
allstate400atthebrickyard.com
Friday, July 25, 2003
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials will introduce two new fan amenities to help spectators beat the heat during the Brickyard 400 weekend, Aug. 1-3.
Nearly 40 misting stations are being installed around the facility to help race fans cool off. Indianapolis' bus transit service - IndyGo - is assisting by providing the Speedway with three air-conditioned buses to help cool race fans. The buses will be positioned near medical stations.
So far this July in Indiana has been cooler than normal, but Speedway officials are preparing for possible warmer weather. The heat index in Indianapolis on race day of the 2002 Brickyard 400 soared past the 100-degree mark.
"The Hulman-George family and Speedway officials are very aware of the experiences of their fans," said Joie Chitwood, senior vice president of business affairs for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. "The heat last year was tough on everyone, and we're taking steps to minimize the impact if we see temperatures similar to last year."
Tickets: Reserved-seat Race Day tickets for the Brickyard 400 remain available. Tickets and parking can be purchased on the World Wide Web via www.imstix.com or by calling the IMS Ticket Office at (800) 822-INDY or (317) 492-6700.
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