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On this episode of Behind the Bricks, IMS President Doug Boles truly goes behind the bricks of the IMS Museum and checks in on the renovation progress. He also gets an exclusive look at the vision of the refreshed Museum, which opens a year from this week. The Museum is a separate entity from IMS and is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Consider supporting the Museum by visiting imsmuseum.org Watch Video>
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On this episode of Doug and Drivers, IMS President Doug Boles sits down with four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves. The modern legend discusses his historic Drive for Five, his transition to an ownership role within Meyer Shank Racing, the loss of his dear friend Gil de Ferran, and more. Watch Video>
January 27, 2016 | By Katie Cavin
The 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race is right around the corner, so we’re showcasing race fans sharing their stories of “Why I Love My Seat” – fans that have been ticketholders for 30 years or longer. Fans of all durations are encouraged to email fanmemories@brickyard.com with their stories of attending the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Faith Kidwell, living in Florida, will be attending her 30th Indianapolis 500 this May. Kidwell is a retired property manager, but during the month of May, she wears a yellow shirt and works in front of the IMS Media Center. Where we sit: Last time I sat and watched a race, it was in the J Stand. One year, I was lucky enough to watch from the ABC suite. Last year's race, I got to see some from Tower Terrace, some from the pits and some on the television feed at the Media Center. First “500”: My first “500” was in 1987. We got there on Carb Day and planned to sleep in the back of the pickup truck. We met several of my husband's friends there. On Friday, I decided it would be a smart thing to do to play football with some young guys. I went out to catch a pass and tore the ligaments in my knee. I made a trip to Methodist Hospital on Friday and another on Saturday. The doctor said he could operate then but I would miss the race. I chose the race. Our scalped tickets were high up in our stand and I couldn't get up there with my crutches. I leaned on a ticket barrel for the entire race. The vantage point wasn't very good, actually I could only see a blur when the cars went by. But I swear, it was the smell of methanol that got into my blood. That race made me a fan for life. Race Day routine: Before I started wearing a yellow shirt, we always camped at the track. We camped with a group of friends and someone always made breakfast on the grill. In the squad: I go to the race with my spouse, but we meet our very good friends there. My daughter and her husband attend almost every year too. What we bring: We pack a couple of sandwiches and some soft drinks. Never beer, because it's too far to the restrooms and I don't want to miss any action. We bring padded seats too. Favorite “500”: There are so many good ones, it's hard to choose. The one that stands out right now was Dan Wheldon's win in 2011. Dan was such a good guy and it was a surprise win. Brush with greatness: I have been lucky enough to meet all the current drivers. One encounter with A.J. Foyt comes to mind. It was during the first F1 race at IMS. I was supposed to be watching a gate to make sure no one went through it. Foyt was walking by, mumbling about how hard it was to get into the Garage area. I opened my gate and let him through. Favorite Memory: May 24, 1996, the day before the race, I got married in Dick Simon's suite. I'm not sure how that all got pulled together, but Indianapolis broadcaster Don Kay, whom I had never met before, arranged it for me. Many of our friends traveled from the northeast to go to the wedding and the race, of course. My wedding dress was white satin, lined with black and white check. My husband wore a black and white checkered vest. We toasted with milk bottles given to us by the Indiana Dairy Association. Favorite drivers from the past: A.J. Foyt and Dan Wheldon Favorite drivers today: James Hinchcliffe and Josef Newgarden What the Indianapolis 500 means to us: I'm spending the month of May at the track. Literally living there, in the employee campground. I expect several of my friends who have missed a year or two, to be back this year. My daughter and I are planning to do something we've never done before, go to the parade! In 2003, my husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His wish was "just one more Indy." He got his wish and passed away July 1, 2003. We had a memorial service for him, with our race friends and family, the following May. His ashes were spread in Lot 2, on the Georgetown Road Bridge, on the start/finish line and in A.J. Foyt's garage. My family's newest race fan was born 9 months after the 2004 race. She's already been to an IndyCar race and planning to attend her second race in Boston this year. It may be a while before she attends the 500-miler, but that day will come.