点评:The Indianapolis 500 is one of those iconic events that you must see at least once in your lifetime. Like visiting Paris or London or Rome. Like attending the Rose Bowl. Or touring the White House. Hiking in the Grand Canyon. Getting a ticket to the Masters. I've been to Indy twice. In 1964, I sat on the first row of the bleachers in Turn 4, at the head of the front straightaway, and watched Jim Clark win an accident-free race. This year, instead of a coveted seat in E Penthouse in Turn 1 or in a suite at the start/finish line, I settled for an infield view with some friends. As inexpensive as you can get--$20 for parking, $55 for a ticket, bring your own food for a picnic--as long as you don't mind jostling for viewing space with 100,000 others who fill the 253-acre infield. Arrive early to find the best seats and leave late to avoid the rush. Make time, either before the race or afterward, to visit the Indy 500 museum. Bring your own 5-inch TV to keep up with the drama. The race will last from three to five hours so be prepared for all emergencies and pace yourself. Remember, this is the greatest spectacle in racing. Cars speeding around a 2 1/2-mile rectangular oval 200 times at 220 miles per hour. Enjoy the party.
翻译:印第安纳波利斯500大赛是一生中至少要看一次的标志性赛事之一,就像游览巴黎、伦敦或罗马,就像参加玫瑰碗比赛,就像参观白宫,就像徒步穿越大峡谷,就像买一张大师赛的门票。我去过印第安纳波利斯两次。1964年,我坐在4号弯道第一排看台上,就在直道尽头,亲眼目睹了吉姆·克拉克赢得比赛,而且没有发生任何事故。今年,我没有选择1号弯道E顶楼套房或起终点线包厢里梦寐以求的座位,而是和几位朋友一起,选择了内场观赛。停车费20美元,门票55美元,可以自带食物去野餐——只要你不介意和10万观众挤满253英亩的内场,争夺一个观赛席位就行了。早点到场可以找到最好的座位,晚点离开可以避开拥挤的人群。无论是赛前还是赛后,都请抽出时间参观印第500博物馆。带上自己的5英寸电视,随时关注精彩赛事。比赛将持续3到5个小时,所以请做好应对所有紧急情况的准备,并控制好自己的节奏。记住,这是赛车界最精彩的场面。赛车将以每小时220英里的速度,绕着2.5英里长的椭圆形赛道飞驰200圈。尽情享受这场盛宴吧!