Memorable Moments From The 2014 Brickyard Invitational
Our five days at the Brickyard Invitational at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway were filled with fun, smiles, and thrills. Here are some additional memorable moments.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
Black Beast on Display
The Alco Black Beast display attracted large crowds. Over 3,000 flyers and brochures were given out.
Everyone enjoyed hearing the Black Beast roar.
Special Visits
Pioneering driver Janet Guthrie returned to see the the Black Beast.
Indy driver Rick Treadway compared the Black Beast to his 2002 Indy 500 car.
Cam-Am driver, Oscar Koveleski took a mini-Cannonball Run through the Brickyard.
My friend Mark Dill, who helped organize the SVRA Brickyard Invitational, was an excellent mechanician.
Parade Laps
There were thousands in the stands when the Black Beast went on the track on both Saturday and Sunday.
The Black Beast getting ready in Gasoline Alley.
The Black Beast at speed. Note the Go-Pro camera on the helment. Courtesy of Bill Rayof Photos by Ray, Monticello, Indiana.
The Black Beast passing the famous Pagoda. Photo courtesy of Bill Ray of Photos by Ray, Monticello, Indiana.
Upcoming on Sunday: Go for a Black Beast lap at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway via a Go-Pro video.
Comments
Keep it coming. I’m going to get a little bit of car memories on Saturday at Demonstration Day at Simeone Automotive Museum, calling it Pantheons of Style, which includes 6 cars being driven around outside, what a day that will be.
Howard,
Looks like you had a terrific time. It must be a blast to drive around the track in Indy. Congratulations!
Rog
From Oscar Koveleski:
Thanks! Howard…You and your Ancient Auto Racer team have been rated 5 star by the PRDA…Oscar.
http://www.prdaracing.com/
All the people that saw the black beast were treated to history as well,,,