For Immediate Release

	INDY FANFEST OPENS MAY 10 AT IMS
	Two New Attractions Added to Theme Park's Stable

	INDIANAPOLIS, May 2, 1996 --  Construction for Indy FanFest, the free,
racing-oriented theme park at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, is already
underway in preparation for its May 10 opening date.  Occupying more than
215,000 square feet of space next to the Hall of Fame Museum in the
legendary track's infield, Indy FanFest will feature two new attractions and
many popular returning activities in its Indianapolis 500 entertainment line-up.

	New to Indy FanFest is True Value's Indy on the Air, a recreation of a
television broadcast center in which fans can record play-by-plays of famous
Indy 500 moments, such as the closest finish ever between Al Unser Jr. and
Scott Goodyear in 1992, on a keepsake videotape.  Other famous moments
include Roberto Guerrero's record-setting qualifying run in 1992; the
bittersweet battle between Emerson Fittipaldi and Al Unser Jr. in 1989; and
the 40-lap duel for the checkered flag between Gordon Johncock and Rick
Mears in 1982.  Between takes, fans can watch continuous replays of previous
Indianapolis 500 action on state-of-the-art video screens. 

	Audience participation and live demonstrations highlight Coors Pit Row,
another new Indy FanFest attraction.  Emcees use displays of actual
equipment to recreate an Indianapolis-style pit stop, one of the most
important factors of race day competition.  All the pieces are then put
together in an intense, fast-paced film that shows the pit stop as it
happens in split-second time.

	Gasoline Alley, located at the heart of Indy FanFest, will also feature new
tenants this year.  Among them is video game company Sega, featuring the
interactive Indy 500 racing game with mock cars in which fans can race
against each other on cutting-edge screens.  Also featured is a unique car
display from the Hall of Fame that celebrates "100 Years of the American
Automobile."
 
	Popular returning attractions include Goodyear Victory Lane, Kodak Mini
Indy, Firestone Legendary Moments Theater and FanFest Marketplace.  Indy
FanFest will also again feature continuous live entertainment in Pennzoil
Park, scheduled Indy 500 driver autograph sessions and a selection of
international foods and collectible merchandise.

	Volunteers are still needed to help staff Indy FanFest throughout its
11-day run.  To apply, interested individuals and groups may contact the 500
Festival's Volunteer Hotline, 317/237-3414.

	Indy FanFest is open to the public May 10-13 (first qualifying weekend),
17-19 (second qualifying weekend) and 23-26 (Carburetion Day through Race
Day).  Admission to Indy FanFest is free with admission to the Speedway grounds.

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