Who has the fastest seat in the house? Johanna (Tink), of course. She has always wanted to ride in an Indy car on the Speedway track, and this winter she stumbled onto a "groupon" deal for 50% off the price in a two-seater car! She wasted no time in calling Indy Racing Experience for information and then signing up for a ride during the week of the Indianapolis 500! After all, she would be spending 11 days in the area . . . and the price was . . . right?
Three cars were on the track and one was piloted by Mario Andretti, who, for a $250 fee, a rider could guarantee as their driver. Tink chose to take her chances, and ended up with Davey Hamilton as her chauffeur.
And, here is a picture . . . of the official picture! Our race week is not even half over. Who can say what comes next!
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Terry Engelstad
5/26/2012 05:59:34 pm
Well Ella.. you made Gordie's day ! reading your fabulous story so far of your trip to Indy 500 was a real treat! As you well know how he enjoys Indy. As for JoAnna riding in the car too??? Our son in law raced his midget race car with her driver so we know well of him too. Thanks for sharing your experience.. it was appreciated and you did a wonderful job of telling your story. Spending Mem. Day wknd in our airstream park and will be right there via tv sat dish watching INDY 500 and fun knowing some friends are right there AT INDY 500... :) enjoy and travel safe....
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