BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:NingEventWidget-v1 VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1465153:Event:199378 DTSTAMP:20260429T011425Z SUMMARY:2011 Indianapolis 500 – the 100th anniversary of “The Grea test Spectacle in Racing” DESCRIPTION:\nThe logo for the 2011 Indianapolis 500 – the 100th ann iversary of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” – was unveiled si multaneously Aug. 13 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.\n\nThree-time Indianapolis 500 winner Jo hnny Rutherford and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation President and CEO Jeff Belskus revealed the logo during festivities at the IMS H all of Fame Museum, while three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Uns er performed the same honor at Pebble Beach, Calif., with Indy 500 win ners Parnelli Jones and Danny Sullivan and legendary American open-whe el driver Dan Gurney also participating.\n\nThe 2011 Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for May 29 at IMS. It is the centerpiece of the final yea r of the three-year Centennial Era at IMS. Ray Harroun won the inaugur al Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 1911.\n\n“We’re proud to display th e logo for the 2011 Indianapolis 500 in both Indianapolis and Pebble B each,” Belskus said. “It’s only fitting that legends such as Joh nny Rutherford, Bobby Unser, Parnelli Jones, Danny Sullivan and Dan Gu rney are a part of this celebration, as great drivers and their machin es have made the ‘500’ the world’s most prestigious auto race ov er the last 100 years.\n\n“The Indianapolis 500 is an essential part of the American experience and is the signature event of worldwide mo tor racing. This logo captures that essence in a very attractive fashi on.”\n\nThe logo, created by the IMS Creative Services department, f eatures a retro look with styling cues from the rich history of design s from tickets, credentials, merchandise and countless other memorabil ia from the 100-year history of the race. Deep, rich colors, with freq uent use of silver and gold, instill a traditional look and feel to th e logo while also commemorating the 100th anniversary.\n\nSpecific ele ments incorporated in the design include the traditional Wing and Whee l from the 1926 Indianapolis 500 admission ticket, banner elements fro m the 1933 Technical Committee credential and small details from the 1 924 and 1929 Official Event Programs.\n\nThe logo unveiling was the fi rst of many activities in upcoming months planned to celebrate the 100 th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500. Another special feature launch ed today is a daily online series of historical reflections by IMS His torian Donald Davidson on iconic photographs from the “500,” locat ed at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.\n\nMore opportunities for fan s to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration will be announ ced soon. Fans can reorder and apply for tickets at www.imstix.com.\n\ nFor more information, call the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700 or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or visit the ticket offi ce at the IMS Administration Building at the corner of Georgetown Road and 16th Street. Ticket office and phone hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday.\n\nFor more information visit https://www.thevrl.com/e vents/2011-indianapolis-500-the DTSTART:20110529T050000Z DTEND:20110530T045900Z CATEGORIES:100th, indy, 500 LOCATION:Indianapolis Motor Speedway WEBSITE:http://www.indycar.com URL:http://www.indycar.com CONTACT:(317) 492-6700 ORGANIZER:IRL ATTACH;FMTTYPE="image/jpeg":http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/ file/get/2248054383?profile=original ATTENDEE;ROLE=REQ-PARTICIPANT;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED;RSVP=TRUE;CN="Thomas F Ming":https://www.thevrl.com/profile/ThomasFMing ATTENDEE;ROLE=REQ-PARTICIPANT;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED;RSVP=TRUE;CN="D.R. Shu ck":https://www.thevrl.com/profile/DRShuck ATTENDEE;ROLE=REQ-PARTICIPANT;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED;RSVP=TRUE;CN="Don Turn er":https://www.thevrl.com/profile/DonTurner ATTENDEE;ROLE=REQ-PARTICIPANT;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED;RSVP=TRUE;CN="Tammy Ca ncela Davis":https://www.thevrl.com/profile/TammyCancelaDavis ATTENDEE;ROLE=REQ-PARTICIPANT;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED;RSVP=TRUE;CN="David Sp aulding":https://www.thevrl.com/profile/DavidSpaulding ATTENDEE;ROLE=REQ-PARTICIPANT;PARTSTAT=ACCEPTED;RSVP=TRUE;CN="Stephen Page":https://www.thevrl.com/profile/Stephenpage END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR