FAN STORIES, PHOTOS POSTED AT IMS SITE TO APPEAR IN 500 PROGRAM

The Indianapolis 500 has created countless memories for generations of race fans, whether it was side-by-side action among Indy legends, a family reunion in the grandstands or being awed by the pageantry of pre-race ceremonies.

Those unforgettable experiences will be featured in a special package of user-submitted content at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s official Web site and in the 2008 Indianapolis 500 Official Program. Indy 500 fans are encouraged to write about their favorite or most memorable experience at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at http://www.indy500.com/talkback/.

Photos also can be posted to accompany written submissions, and fans also are encouraged to post comments about their shared experiences, providing fun interaction among the IMS online community.

A selection of written submissions and photos from fans will be published in the 2008 Indianapolis 500 Official Program that will be sold at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Month of May and also available at the Brickyard Authentics Retail Store at the Indianapolis International Airport, online at the IMS Online Store at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com or by calling (800) 955-INDY.

2008 IMS tickets: Tickets for all three world-class events in 2008 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – the 92nd Indianapolis 500, 15th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard and inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP – are on sale.

Fans have three easy methods to buy tickets: Online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com at any time; on the phone by calling (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or (317) 492-6700 locally between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday; or visiting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ticket Office on the first floor of the IMS Administration Building at 4790 W. 16th St. in Indianapolis from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.