All but two drivers have observed the milk tradition since 1936. The most recent example of a broken tradition took place when Emerson Fittpaldi drank orange juice to promote the citrus industry in 1992. This set off a huge public outrage.
According to the American Dairy Association Indiana, the milk for the Indy 500 winner was provided by Indiana dairy farmer Janet Dague of Kewanna.
This year, in addition, the first 100,000 race visitors got their own commemorative bottle of milk, so they too can raise a victory toast.
Some of my favorite racers choices:
Whole: Ed Carpenter, James Hichcliffe, Juan Pablo Montoya and Will Power
2%: Helio Castroneves, Ryan Hunter-Reay and Tony Kanaan.
Got Milk? --RoadDog
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Showing posts with label Indy 500 2016. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indy 500 2016. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Indy 500 Winner Rossi Got the 2% Milk-- Part 1: Louis Meyer Started It
From the May 27, 2016, Indianapolis Star "Thanks to Louis, drivers make milk choices" by Allison Carter.
"After you've been in a blazing hot car traveling in excess of 200 mph, there's nothing you want more than a glass of milk. Or, at least that is so the venerable Indianapolis tradition goes.
"In 1936, Louis Meyer requested a glass of buttermilk after winning his third race and the rest is history.
"Buttermilk is no longer offered, but drivers do get to choose between whole, 2 percent and fat-free. Every driver records their preference before the race in case they win, and the milk is kept on ice to be drunk (and often dumped on the driver's head) in victory lane.
"This year, whole milk led the way with 17 requests. Next came 2 percent with 13 drivers opting for the lower-fat option. One of these was Alexander Rossi. Just three drivers-- Charles Kimball, Pippa Mann and Spencer Pigot-- went fat-free.
I Could Think of Another Drink I'd Like In Case I Won the Indy 500. --RoadDog
YOU'RE OLD IF YOU REMEMBER: When you got your windshield cleaned, oil checked and gas pumped without asking, for free, every time.And you got trading stamps and other things for free as well.
"After you've been in a blazing hot car traveling in excess of 200 mph, there's nothing you want more than a glass of milk. Or, at least that is so the venerable Indianapolis tradition goes.
"In 1936, Louis Meyer requested a glass of buttermilk after winning his third race and the rest is history.
"Buttermilk is no longer offered, but drivers do get to choose between whole, 2 percent and fat-free. Every driver records their preference before the race in case they win, and the milk is kept on ice to be drunk (and often dumped on the driver's head) in victory lane.
"This year, whole milk led the way with 17 requests. Next came 2 percent with 13 drivers opting for the lower-fat option. One of these was Alexander Rossi. Just three drivers-- Charles Kimball, Pippa Mann and Spencer Pigot-- went fat-free.
I Could Think of Another Drink I'd Like In Case I Won the Indy 500. --RoadDog
YOU'RE OLD IF YOU REMEMBER: When you got your windshield cleaned, oil checked and gas pumped without asking, for free, every time.And you got trading stamps and other things for free as well.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Hinchcliffe Makes Comeback, Scores the Pole-- Part 2
Starting practice for the 2016, Indy 500, Hichcliffe was quick nearly every day, but no one expected him to win the pole position for the 100th Running.
His first attempt at qualifying was not up to expectations, so with time running out and the end of the racing day approaching, he made a second attempt and wound up shocking everyone with a speed of 230.946, the day's best speed for the provisional pole.
Then on Sunday, in the fast-nine shootout he had to beat Josef Newgarden's 230.700 for the pole.
His first lap was close to that time, and lap 2 better at 230.940 and lap 3 was 230.765 and lap 4 left him with a four-lap average of 230.760, just .060 seconds ahead of Newgarden and the top spot for race day.
Setting the Pole for My Man Hinch. --RoadDog
His first attempt at qualifying was not up to expectations, so with time running out and the end of the racing day approaching, he made a second attempt and wound up shocking everyone with a speed of 230.946, the day's best speed for the provisional pole.
Then on Sunday, in the fast-nine shootout he had to beat Josef Newgarden's 230.700 for the pole.
His first lap was close to that time, and lap 2 better at 230.940 and lap 3 was 230.765 and lap 4 left him with a four-lap average of 230.760, just .060 seconds ahead of Newgarden and the top spot for race day.
Setting the Pole for My Man Hinch. --RoadDog
Hinchcliffe Makes Comeback, Scores The Pole-- Part 1
From the May 25, 2016, Speedway (Indiana) Press by Kirby Smock.
The top story at the Indy 500 this month so far has been the return of James Hinchcliffe (my favorite Indy racer) and his run that has resulted in the pole position for the 100th Running.
During practice in 2015, Hinchcliffe crashed heavily into Turn 3 from a suspension failure and suffered critical injuries and survived only because of quick attention by the Methodist Hospital's trauma team.
He then underwent a long recovery period and physical therapy to get back to normal. he was fully healed and healthy and back on the track.
In 2016, he got off to a slow start and only finished 19th and 18th in the first two races, but showed improvement to 8th and 6th in the next two and then 3rd in the Indy Grand Prix.
I have been following Hinchcliffe ever since his Go-Daddy green days and had high hopes for him at Sinday's race.
--RoadDog
The top story at the Indy 500 this month so far has been the return of James Hinchcliffe (my favorite Indy racer) and his run that has resulted in the pole position for the 100th Running.
During practice in 2015, Hinchcliffe crashed heavily into Turn 3 from a suspension failure and suffered critical injuries and survived only because of quick attention by the Methodist Hospital's trauma team.
He then underwent a long recovery period and physical therapy to get back to normal. he was fully healed and healthy and back on the track.
In 2016, he got off to a slow start and only finished 19th and 18th in the first two races, but showed improvement to 8th and 6th in the next two and then 3rd in the Indy Grand Prix.
I have been following Hinchcliffe ever since his Go-Daddy green days and had high hopes for him at Sinday's race.
--RoadDog
James Hinchcliffe's My Man
From the May 25, 2016, Speedway (Ind) Press. "The Top Three Qualifiers for the 100th Running of the 2016 Indy 500"
Pole position (Best Speed in Qualifying Rounds)
No. 5 James Hinchcliffe, 230.760 mph.
Second:
No. 21 Josef Newgarden, 230.700 mph
Third:
No. 28 Ryan Hunter-Reay, 230.648
Sure Not Much Time Between Them. --RoadDog
Pole position (Best Speed in Qualifying Rounds)
No. 5 James Hinchcliffe, 230.760 mph.
Second:
No. 21 Josef Newgarden, 230.700 mph
Third:
No. 28 Ryan Hunter-Reay, 230.648
Sure Not Much Time Between Them. --RoadDog
Eight Things About Indy 500's Attendance-- Part 1: How Much Are 350,000 Fans
From the May 27, 2016, Indianapolis Star "Eight things to compare on race's attendance" by Allison Carter.
The 350,000 fans who attended Sunday's Indy 500 race were more than the usual 250,000 or so who attend. But, it was the 100th running of the event and a whole lot of folks wanted to be a part of it.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway does not release official attendance figures. But, I would say there were a whole lot more people than usual just considering walking around difficulties and stands that usually aren't very full were now full.
SO, HOW MUCH IS 350,000 PEOPLE?
1. It is as big as the populations of Indiana cities South Bend and Fort Wayne, combined.
2. That's 37% of the entire population of Marion County (where Indianapolis is located). Marion County has the 55th largest population in the United States.
3. It is 59% of the entire population of Wyoming.
That's a Lot O' People. --RoadDog
YOU'RE OLD IF YOU REMEMBER: When all your teachers wore either neckties or had their hair done everyday.
The 350,000 fans who attended Sunday's Indy 500 race were more than the usual 250,000 or so who attend. But, it was the 100th running of the event and a whole lot of folks wanted to be a part of it.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway does not release official attendance figures. But, I would say there were a whole lot more people than usual just considering walking around difficulties and stands that usually aren't very full were now full.
SO, HOW MUCH IS 350,000 PEOPLE?
1. It is as big as the populations of Indiana cities South Bend and Fort Wayne, combined.
2. That's 37% of the entire population of Marion County (where Indianapolis is located). Marion County has the 55th largest population in the United States.
3. It is 59% of the entire population of Wyoming.
That's a Lot O' People. --RoadDog
YOU'RE OLD IF YOU REMEMBER: When all your teachers wore either neckties or had their hair done everyday.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Eight Things About This Year's Indy 500 Attendance-- Part 2: More Than last Four Super Bowls Combined
350,000 People Is:
4. More people than attended the last four Super Bowls-- combined. It is almost five times bigger than Indy's Super Bowl.
5. Nearly twice as many people as attended the record-breaking 2015 Kentucky Derby.
6. Over 100,000 people more than attended all the games of the 2015 World Series.
7. More than double the attendance figure of the last-reported Daytona 500 attendance in 2012.
8. On Sunday, 1 out of every 1,00 people in the U.S. will be at the Indy 500.
Like I Said, Lots O' Folks There. --RoadDog
4. More people than attended the last four Super Bowls-- combined. It is almost five times bigger than Indy's Super Bowl.
5. Nearly twice as many people as attended the record-breaking 2015 Kentucky Derby.
6. Over 100,000 people more than attended all the games of the 2015 World Series.
7. More than double the attendance figure of the last-reported Daytona 500 attendance in 2012.
8. On Sunday, 1 out of every 1,00 people in the U.S. will be at the Indy 500.
Like I Said, Lots O' Folks There. --RoadDog
Just Got Back from Indy Yesterday
And it took a whole lot of sleeping to catch up on sleeping lost Thursday to Sunday.
As usual, whole lot of fun and, this year we had an extra day, arriving on Thursday around noon instead of Friday. This gave us what is called Carb Day on Friday, which consisted of practice runs by the Indy qualifiers, an Indy Light car race of 100 miles, Pit Crew Challenge and a concert, this year by the group Journey.
Saturday was Legends Day and we saw old Indy cars making runs around the track as well as walking to Gasoline Alley and various car company exhibits.
Sunday, of course, the race and an all-time big crowd in attendance of 350,000. We never even heard the name Alexander Rossi mentioned until the last several laps of the race when he won while driving on literally fumes. Way to go rookie!!
--RoadDog
YOU'RE OLD IF YOU REMEMBER: When your mom wore nylons that came in two pieces.
As usual, whole lot of fun and, this year we had an extra day, arriving on Thursday around noon instead of Friday. This gave us what is called Carb Day on Friday, which consisted of practice runs by the Indy qualifiers, an Indy Light car race of 100 miles, Pit Crew Challenge and a concert, this year by the group Journey.
Saturday was Legends Day and we saw old Indy cars making runs around the track as well as walking to Gasoline Alley and various car company exhibits.
Sunday, of course, the race and an all-time big crowd in attendance of 350,000. We never even heard the name Alexander Rossi mentioned until the last several laps of the race when he won while driving on literally fumes. Way to go rookie!!
--RoadDog
YOU'RE OLD IF YOU REMEMBER: When your mom wore nylons that came in two pieces.
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