This was a PERFECT festival celebrating Main Street Speedway. One we hope to see again in the near future. The rain had stopped shortly before the event began so all was well. The main party hub was located between Sara Fishers parking area and the Dallara Factory. The beer garden had numerous U-shaped lounge seating spread throughout with amazing outdoor heaters to help fight off the chill in the air. This was an ideal area for everyone to gather while enjoying beers from all the local beer vendors. Flat 12, New Day Meadery and Sun King beer flowed all evening. Birthdays were celebrated as well as Opening Day at IMS and Renovation of Main Street Speedway. Food trucks lined the side of Lino’s so the wind was blocked and the food lines were long. The lines were moving but I wouldn’t say quickly. It didn’t appear to detour anyone from waiting even though faster lines would have been appreciated by all. A large dining area of tables had been perfectly placed and surrounded on all sides by the beer garden, food trucks, play area and the Jenna Epkey Band entertaining the crowd! Everything was contained but everyone was free to wonder wherever they liked. Lino’s was open and serving coffee to very long lines with only one register and two barristers. Go figure? Where was the«square» along with additional staffing for this size crowd? Two barristers is normal staffing for a weekday. This is the second time they have disappointingly presented their business and missed a terrific marketing opportunity in two weeks(Bier night). Many customers left the line and some didn’t even wait for their drink after paying. They were also selling fifths of Fuzzy’s Vodka with Ed Carpenter signing at a designated area. VERYPOPULAR! The staff appeared to handle this line quickly. The KidZone family area was terrific for the kids and adults. Speedway Fire Department was wonderful providing safety education with an engine on site for the kids to «drive». Slides, castles and even a Pedal Cart(large tricycle) race track were made available for the little ones. Sumo wrestling suits made everyone laugh till we cried. A celebrity dunk tank was fun for the crowd to watch as celebrities from Fox 59 and Sara Fisher was dunked. The Dallara Factory was open to explore for the entire evening. THANKYOU! For those requiring more speed the Street Legal IndyCar Rides were available and a Zip Line at Gilman Street. The Car Show, with all types of cars and motorcycles, is always a fun part of any event for Indy fans. This event didn’t disappoint the crowd and the favorite car judged won a Bronze Badge good for the entire month of May or Suite passes. Nice prize! Speedway, you did us proud! Great job and we hope to celebrate this amazing town often.
