ROADTRIPS INDY 5OO 2017 INDY 5OO 2017 INDY 5OO INDIANAPOLIS, IN MAY 26 - 29, 2017 1 WELCOME TO A WIDER WORLD OF SPORTS ABOUT US about us WITH ROADTRIPS! A recognized leader in the sports travel of service possible. It’s what sets Roadtrips industry, Roadtrips delivers exclusive travel apart and is one of the many reasons why packages to the World’s most sought-after our guests return every year. With our vast sporting events. We offer customized travel network of contacts, Roadtrips provides and a consultative approach to create your tickets in preferred seating areas, even to perfect trip. Packages include premium ‘sold out’ events. seating, distinctive accommodations, expert travel and concierge services, and a long list Our distinctive accommodations are of other possibilities that cater to even the meticulously chosen for their excellent most discerning traveler. service, great value, amazing amenities, and convenient location. Guests receive Since 1992, we have been arranging amazing high-touch personalized service dedicated to sports travel packages for discriminating enhancing their experience. fans and for companies looking to motivate and reward their key clients, partners and The Roadtrips At-Your-Service Desk™ can employees. No matter which world-class take care of all your travel and concierge sporting event you choose, we take care of needs. They offer free concierge services to all the arrangements to provide you with arrange transfers, limousine service, dining an experience that you will never forget. reservations, tee times, tickets to extra We at Roadtrips take great pride in our events, tours and attractions, plus much more 2017 ability to deliver extraordinary sports travel – we’re always up for a challenge! experiences for thousands of guests every year. Just one call to one of our helpful sports travel experts is all you need to plan your You will be hard-pressed to find a collection entire sports travel package. We’ve done INDY 5OO of people with more expertise and passion all the research, saving you the time and for sports and luxury travel than our hassle of trying to make the arrangements staff. Everyone at Roadtrips treasures the yourself. Backed by our years of experience opportunity to share our passion with our and commitment to excellence, we will take guests. We love what we do and it shows. care of all the details so you can relax, enjoy, “When you choose to travel with ROADTRIPS, you and immerse yourself in the best sports travel can be confident that you are being completely It is the Roadtrips mission for each of our experience ever! guests to enjoy special moments and a worry- taken care of by one of the leaders in the free experience. We accomplish this by being sports travel industry.” experts in our field, by providing only top quality travel and hospitality products, and through our commitment to the highest level Roadtrips Inc. is an Official Partner of the following esteemed organizations: VISIT WWW.ROADTRIPS.COM OR CALL 1-800-465-1765 2 destination DESTINATION WITNESS THE BIGGEST SPECTACLE IN RACING! Year after year, the Indy 500 is one of our most popular events and one our clients love returning to. There’s something about Indy that draws people in and keeps them coming back. This race is always in high demand and as the race moves into the next century of racing history, it continues to grow in popularity. In 2016, race fans were treated to a sneak peak at the promising career of Alexander Rossi. It really couldn’t have been scripted any better: an up-and-coming American rookie with 66-1 odds takes a gamble and wins the 100th running of the Indy 500, running out of fuel shortly after taking the checkered flags. We wouldn’t expect anything less from this thrilling event. 2017 Roadtrips has some of the finest downtown accommodations available that you can combine with any combination of seating options and extras like pit passes and Carb Day tickets to create the ultimate Indy 500 experience. Ready to get started? Contact one of our INDY 5OO Sports Travel Experts today and they’ll help you plan your perfect itinerary. to view Roadtrips 2017 Indy 500 Click Here packages online. “Roadtrips made a smooth trip for us attending the Indy 500 for the first time. I would not have wanted to attempt this trip without the help from Roadtrips.” - John Merryman, Maine, USA VISIT WWW.ROADTRIPS.COM OR CALL 1-800-465-1765 3 the ultimate experience ITINERARY THE ULTIMATE INDIANAPOLIS 500 ITINERARY The running of the Indianapolis 500 is one of the most exciting and most prestigious auto races in the world, and for the devoted racing fan, nothing can top the exhilaration of witnessing the thrill of it all in person at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As the world’s largest spectator sporting venue, the Speedway is always buzzing with excitement from the first start of the engines to the presentation of the illustrious Borg-Warner trophy. This two-and-a-half mile track plays host to 33 of racing’s most daring drivers who will test their mettle through 200 laps to see who will claim the checkered flag. This perennial favorite event is always thrilling and shows you why the Indy 500 is referred to as 2017 The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Indianapolis has been recognized for its incredible downtown atmosphere where visitors and locals alike are drawn to its diverse amenities and attractions, including shopping, dining, entertainment and sports venues, INDY 5OO galleries and museums. to view Roadtrips 2017 Indy 500 Click Here ultimate itinerary online. “The running of the Indianapolis 500 is one of the most exciting and most prestigious auto races in the world, and for the devoted racing fan, nothing can top the exhilaration of witnessing the thrill of it all in person at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.” VISIT WWW.ROADTRIPS.COM OR CALL 1-800-465-1765 4 itinerary ITINERARY DAY ONE THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017 Today you arrive in Indianapolis for the 2017 Indianapolis 500! Upon arrival at the airport you will be met by your personal chauffeur and transported to The Conrad Indianapolis Hotel, your luxurious home for the next four nights. Offering an unparalleled sense of luxury and comfort, the Conrad Indianapolis rests ideally in the heart of the city, and has been voted a ‘Top U.S. Hotel’ by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards for the fifth year in a row. After you have checked-in and freshened up from your travels, you will be met by your Roadtrips Onsite Host for a welcome drink to review your personalized itinerary and the opportunity to ask your host any questions or make any requests. This evening we suggest having dinner at one of the finest restaurants in Indianapolis, St. Elmo Steakhouse. Conveniently located a few minutes’ walk from your hotel, St. Elmo is Indianapolis’ oldest and best-known steakhouse, and has earned a reputation for superior steak, seafood and professional service. DAY TWO FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017 2017 Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before making your way to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Coors Light Carb Day! Today you will take in a full day at the track and have the opportunity to see the Indy 500 practice, the Freedom 100, the Pit Stop Team Challenge and the Coors Light Carb Day Concert! You can also use your passes to visit the Hall of Fame Museum which, has on display an incredible collection of auto INDY 5OO racing memorabilia and automobiles, including the Marmon “Wasp” which won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911. This evening your chauffeur will meet you in the lobby and transport you to Meridian Restaurant and Bar. With views of the historic homes along Meridian Street and of the peaceful green space of Alice Carter Park, Meridian is unparalleled in its combination of wonderful food, gracious service and its unique and comfortable surroundings. After enjoying dinner, your chauffeur will be ready and waiting to return you to your hotel. 5 itinerary ITINERARY DAY THREE SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017 In anticipation of tomorrow’s race, today you have the option to either enjoy the excitement of the Indy 500 Festival Parade, or to head over to the Speedway for Legends Day. Each year over 300,000 spectators line the streets of Indianapolis for the spectacle that is the Indy 500 Festival Parade. Upon arrival at the parade route, you can make your way to your VIP seating so you have a great view of the celebrities, marching bands, floats and all 33 drivers who will fill the streets to celebrate the big race. If you just cannot get enough of the Speedway, you can take part in another Indy tradition, Legends Day. The day begins with an autograph session with all 33 drivers in the starting field. From there, drivers make their way trackside to receive awards and final instructions from race control. As drivers depart the track for the parade, the off-track festivities will continue for the fans. From a memorabilia show, to the vintage racecar display, to the autograph sessions with legendary drivers, there will be no shortage of excitement for the ultimate Indy racing fans. DAY FOUR SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2017 2017 Today is the day you have been waiting for; let’s get ready to race! This morning you will meet your Roadtrips Host for transportation to the Speedway via Roadtrips dedicated luxury motorcoach, which is escorted by police to ensure you arrive at the track as quickly and safely as possible. On arrival at the track you will have time to take advantage of your Pre-Race Pit Passes and enjoy getting up close to the pits with the drivers, pit crews and the cars right up until race time – nothing gets you closer INDY 5OO to the excitement! Once you’ve taken in the sights, make your way to your Penthouse seats, which provide one of the best and most comprehensive views of the track, so you don’t miss one minute of the action.