8 CCDVer's @ Indy 500 2005

[Glennm27]

We had a crew of 8 at this years Indy 500, May 27-30 and we had a blast.
This years crew, Don & Chris Terranova, Paul & Ginny Wydominic, Nick & Anne Scull and myself (Glenn) & Pat.
I had a great time with these people.
Don T. is one "Smooth dude" and he will forever be known after this trip as the:
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/glennm27//smoothieking.jpg

Here are a few pictures. (I'll post one or two then include clickable links to see the others)
The C6 Pace Car with Colin Powell at the wheel.
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/glennm27//indy500200501.jpg
Another shot of the Pace Car here: http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/glennm27//indy500200502.jpg

The C6R which was on display
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/glennm27//indy500200503.jpg
& another C6R shot here: http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/glennm27//indy500200504.jpg

A couple shots of the Race action:
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/glennm27//indy500200505.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/glennm27//indy500200506.jpg

A shot of Pat & I standing on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track moments after the Checkered Flag fell
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/glennm27//indy500200507.jpg

AND, one of the Team Penske Cars AFTER the race. They DO take a ton of abuse at 220+ mph for 3½ hours.
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/glennm27//indy500200508.jpg
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/glennm27//indy500200509.jpg

[REDGAR]

Thanks Glenn. I hope to be able to make one of them races one day

[GoVetteGo]

Thanks for the Pics Glenn. Hope to make it next year!

[rmilnes]

Wow, it must have been awesome. Thanks for the snapshots, looks and sounds like you all had a great time.

[Joel Fellman]

Glenn:
Thanks for the pics! Looks like you didn't have to contend with the rain & tornados like we encountered last year. Count Sue & I in for next year! I think Barb & Angelo will be joining us again also! I'll be after Don to order tickets & book rooms for us!
Joel
ps: Your CCDV racers T-Shirt looked cool!

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Nick and Anne Scull on the track 1 hour before the start.

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Paul and Ginny Wydominic on the track

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Chris and Don Terranova on the track

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Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. from OC Chopper

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And Mikey

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B2 fly over while playing taps. It's like watching a UFO. All 500,000 fans stop and stare you can hear a pin drop.

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Lining up the 33 cars for the start.

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Our motley crew.

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Danika passing Wheldon to take the lead.

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Team mechanics taking a breather.

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Got a little too close to the wall look how the tire is blistered at the bottom.

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Tech spec in the garage after the race.

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199th lap Wheldon in the lead.

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Wheldon stalled his motor while burning donuts at the 4th turn after winning he had to be pulled in.

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The pace car.

[Glennm27]

.... I was very impressed......

http://www.indymotorspeedway.com/danica.htm

[hcvone]

Great pixs, thanks. I went to Indy for 9 years in a row, stopped when they split the leagues in half, I wish I was there for Sunday for that race. :)

[Glennm27]

Originally posted by hcvone
Great pixs, thanks. I went to Indy for 9 years in a row, stopped when they split the leagues in half, I wish I was there for Sunday for that race. :)

Carl, I've been going for more years than I really want to say here. People might think I'm old or something. :D

Anyway, I also stopped going for a few years when IRL and CART split. I stayed loyal to CART but then started back to Indy about 5 years ago.

You should think about going again, the facility has had major upgrades in the past 5 years, mostly due to F1 demading changes or they would not race there. (F1 runs the USGP there since 2000)
The place is phenominal now. They have kicked it up a few notches and every year it gets better. AND, this past weekend was awesome. Having the girl in the race only added to the fun and hype. The fans, females and males were pulling for her.

We go every year, and if you look at the shots taken from my seats, you can tell I've been a long time ticket renewer. Those seats do not come easy.

Even though I stopped going for a few years back in the 90's, I continued to renew my seats and sell them every year knowing I'd return someday. Glad I did.

Picture from our seats (we have 4)
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/glennm27//indy500200505.jpg

[Nick Cipriano]

Its guys like you that make this club work.

[The Quiet One]

WOW - Looks like a great time was had by all. Sorry we missed out on the fun.

Glenn - Great Advertising for the Racers!! The Chopper guys look like they like red shirts too!

:D :D :D
TQO

[Paul]

Thanks Glenn and Don for the pictures.

We had the most wonderful time .. Don, Chris, Nick and Anne were the best. And Glenn, we are so glad we got together with you and Pat.

It was a perfect trip!

Thanks, Smoothie King.