| Any race fan can tell you, the Indianapolis 500 is a | | | | beverages (kegs of beer and/or soft drinks) One for |
| major event in the world of racing. In fact, Nascar is | | | | foods (finger foods, simple sandwich plates with |
| the fastest growing sport in the United States, and | | | | condiments, or BBQ in a ready to make assembly |
| the best part is, if you are throwing a Indianapolis | | | | line) and one for activities such as betting slips and |
| 500 party, the activity is built right in, the date and | | | | door prize drawings. If you wish to limit the amount |
| time are arranged for you, and menu is easy as well. | | | | of drinking during the tailgate party, give guests "Pit |
| If you are fortunate enough to be an Indy fan and | | | | slips" which must be used to get into the pit area. |
| have tickets, chances are you are going to be having | | | | That way, if the person has a designated driver, |
| a heck of a tailgate party of your own, but for the | | | | they can use their driver's pit slip. If not, drinks can |
| rest of us, a tailgate party is still a possibility. Consider | | | | be kept at an acceptable level. |
| renting a local banquet hall for your tailgate party. It is | | | | Decorate with die cast cars, Indy posters, and the |
| even better if your location is equipped with a big | | | | usual black and white checked flag material. Have |
| screen TV, and most are, since they are often used | | | | activities such as Nascar Trivia contests. Winners |
| for corporate power point presentations held in such | | | | take the prize, and your tailgate party is sure to get |
| places. | | | | the checked flag! |
| Set up Pit stations throughout the room. One for | | | | |