Entegra Connection Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 19

INDY 500 THE GREATEST SPECTACLE IN RACING Instantly, the spectators roar their approval as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway comes to life with a flurry of engines that drown out every other sound. From 10 blocks away, the walls of Pat Bauer's house begin to shake.  Welcome to the Indianapolis 500, "a once-in-a-lifetime experience" Bauer says, and this edition's Bucket List adventure. With more left turns than a lost RVer in uncharted territory, this Memorial Weekend adventure is certain to rev up our race-hungry owners. Bauer, an Entegra Coach owner who lived in Indy for over 20 years, has been to the Indy 500 countless times. He encourages his fellow Entegra friends to put the Indy experience on their bucket list, especially if owners are able to take in the full week of events. Packed with practice races, qualifying sessions, Carb Day, rock concerts and a 57-year-old parade, the Indy 500, steeped in more than 100 years Photo by Shawn Gritzmacher of history, is more than just a race — it's "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." GET YOUR CAMP ON: Camping at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an event within itself. Lot 4A features premium 30' x 50' gravel lots. For $475, owners can enjoy a 4-day stay with 50-amp electric hookup and access to a dump station and water fill-up. Click here to purchase your tickets and reserve your spot. BUY YOUR TICKETS: Race day tickets range from $46 to $186, and fans can attend the practice session for $15 or the qualifying event for $20. Snake pit admission runs $10. Click the icon to scoop up your tickets. EXPERIENCE THE TRACK FOR YOURSELF: Spectators can take the Indy 500 experience to a whole new level with the Indy Car Racing Experience. At $499, racing enthusiasts can ride behind a professional driver, reaching up to 180 mph. At $1,000, true daredevils Photo by Chris Owens can take three laps on the historic 2.5-mile Brickyard track. A combo pack pairs the two packages together for a $1,200 experience. Click the reserve icon to book this bucket list adventure. Photo by Chris Owens the bucket list | entegra coach connection 19