[Dick Butler]

I went to the first "Indy" Nationals in 1961. The whole road outside the track was lined with booths and camping tents. Much Like a circus. Lots of police and hot cars. We slept in a garage under the drive in movie screen. Many years all cars left the pits and went back to the hotels where everyone could cruise and see them. Might have been the big thing that kept people attending and interested since all cars were seen for a week for free. SS racers rebuilding engines in motel and creating a mess. Racers testing on the road outside the track after rebuilds.... What a zoo. A happening.