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INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS) - ENTHUSIASTS, INDY FANS CAN ENJOY PSYCHEDELIC CAR SHOW IN MAY


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Car enthusiasts and Indy 500 fans will find plenty of interesting sights May 19-20 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as the Psychedelic ‘70s Car Show will take place at the track during qualifications for the 91st Indianapolis 500.

Passenger cars from the 1970s will be on display in the infield of the famed IMS oval, including on Hulman Boulevard.

Fans can vote for their favorite car, with the winner of the fan vote receiving prizes on Armed Forces Day/Bump Day, Sunday, May 20. A special award, the Champion's Choice Award, will be selected by 2004 Indianapolis 500 winner and avid hot rod enthusiast Buddy Rice.

Owners of a passenger car from that decade with an interesting or unique story are eligible to apply. Only 100 spots are available.

Applications are available at the Indianapolis 500 section of indianapolismotorspeedway and must be received by Friday, May 11. There is an application fee of $90, which includes two Bronze Badge credentials and parking passes.

Psychedelic ‘70s Car Show participants also can take one parade lap around the historic 2.5-mile oval on Armed Forces Day/Bump Day Qualifying on Sunday, May 20. Car Show participants also can purchase a special, limited-quantity ticket package for the 91st Indianapolis 500.

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2007 Indianapolis 500 tickets: Tickets are on sale for the 91st Indianapolis 500, scheduled for Sunday, May 27.

Tickets can be purchased at the Indianapolis Motor Speedways Web site, indianapolismotorspeedway, by phone or at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ticket Office. The IMS Ticket Office can be contacted at (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or (317) 492-6700 locally. Ticket Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Parking and camping permits for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing also can be purchased online, by phone or at the Ticket Office.