Who been to Indy 20 years plus "UNDER 60"

[Bobby Brannon]

I am all in. I say every year I am not going back. Why the Hell do we do this. LOL.. I would not change a thing.. The people, the sport, and the fun.. Sometimes.?????????.

The Cotten's can add to this comment. We have always had fun..

[james schaechter]

My first Indy as a spectator was 1980. I have been involved with most since then as a crew person, owner or driver. Indy is a commitment for sure, but it doesn't get cooler than Indy!

I have been fortunate at Indy, but I have taken more butt whoopin than I have given. It is still the place to be if you can get there.

[dwydendorf]

I first went to indy in 1970, I won't be 60 for another 19 days. I didn't even know where the track was the first year I went, I stopped at the White Castle accross from the 500 track and asked someone for directions to the Nationals. Camped out the first few years and first raced there in 1974. I waited in line for 6 hours to make my first time trial in 74. I either spectated or raced there every year from 1970 to 1999 and then in 2000 built a new house and couldn't get away. I was lucky to make it to the class finals 7 times and win class 4 times, the last time I raced there was 1999, but my car was always slow there and I got beat up on, on many occasions. I have helped a few friends the last three years and would like to race there again but it just isn't possible right now. I still have my car and truck and trailer but it wouldn't make the program the way it is, so It ain't going, besides I don't have any grade points. But I hope to be going this year by helping some friends race a new car so maybe I will see some of the many friends I have met over the years, it is allways the biggest race ever and the one everyone wants to win. I have been to many races over the years and the only that even came close was the class nationals but it wasn't Indy.

[Jack McCarthy]

indy spectator with late bob hills, drove car to campground at night ... tow hubs 1972 i was 14 ... first race was 1980 i think took 4 years to qualify... im 52 today > 38 years only missed three = 35 trips to indy

captain
damn that a lot of $$$ nhra has hooked me for at just one track

[HEADCHOPPER]

1982 was my first Indy trip and ive been every year since. 48yrs old.

[cicero819]

My first Indy was 1968, my brother was just back from his first Tour in Vietnam as a Helicopter pilot and thought he would bring his little brother to Indy and experience racing first hand. I've loved it ever since, didn't miss many but I sure remember the Camping grounds and even remember the onsite jail for the more inebriated or enlighted souls of the 70's. My favorite story(which I've shared in a past post) was Don Prud'homme stopping with his truck,funny car and station wagon to help my brother and I get back on the road after our on tow vehicle was broken on the side of the road. Incredible, would that happen now... I still love Indy but only stay from Wed to Saturday, can't stand the Clown and Circus show the pro's have become(but understand that they have bills to pay and gives us a place to watch some great sportsmans racing). I'm bring my youngest (22yrs old for her first trip before she starts on her Military career). We can now bring our kids, which is not what was possible in the past.lol Claude

[Bill Bogues]

Bobby B. You say every year that your not going to Indy, but you always end up there. I assume the trip to Bowling Green is still going to be part of your trip. Are you running both cars or just one? Talk to you later.