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Thursday, May 25, 2006

INSIDE For the week beginning Thursday, May 25, 2006

C O N TAC T S

Contrary to what many have written, the Indy 500 is far from irrelevant. INtake’s Matt Gonzales talks to race historians, drivers and Tony George Jr., who tell us why. PAGE 21

Write: INtake, 307 N. Pennsylvania St., P.O. Box 145, Indianapolis, IN 46206-0145

On the cover: Tony George Jr. leans on the No. 33 Skoal Bandit car that was driven by race car driver Teo Fabi in 1983 — the year Tony George Jr. was born. The car is in the permanent collection of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.

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6 Free Speech

16 Worklife

33 Dining

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Seen & Heard

Images and sound bites from recent local news, plus Literal Arts and Grey Matters.

INTRO

COVER STORY

INTERACT This week’s top news stories, the weekly online poll and ’Prompted,’ reactions to current events by the INtake Blog Squad.

STAFF

Behind the curtains of American Cabaret Theatre.

17 Style

Get revved up for race day with these redneck-inspired duds.

Many equate good ribs with ramshackle restaurants.

Hoghead’s BBQ in Broad Ripple challenges that notion.

40 Movies

Read reviews of “The Da Vinci Code” and “X-Men: The Last Stand.”

10 Perspectives

Independent Streak by Jill Brooks, King’s Eye Land

by John King, and INtake staff pick of the week.

10 Indy Faces

Those parade floats don’t build themselves, you know. This artist does.

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44 At Home

Indy Places

Book, CD, DVD, video game and TV reviews for your home entertainment.

Tire art takes over Mass.

Ave. for the month of May with Artful Tread.

46 Music 51 Nightlife

The Top 10 picks for live acts in and around town.

Unsightly swingers and experimental drunk girls. Welcome to INtake’s newest feature, Dear Cabbie by Mike Shimmercore.

18 Adventure

Dance and stretch your frustrations away with nia, a form of fitness fusion that blends yoga and tribal boogie.

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19 Food & Drink

119 Mind Games

Tailgate at the track with these healthy snacks.

Events to keep your schedule packed each and every day of the week.

Horoscopes, comics and crossword puzzle.

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HITTING THEY BRICKS

By Kimiko Martinez

kimiko.martinez@intakeweekly.com

Everything you need to survive and thrive during a wild NASCAR weekend.

ou’ve got the cooler. You’ve got the tickets. You’ve got your favorite NASCAR T-shirt. You’re ready for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, right?

Wrong.

If you’re planning to camp out in the Coke Lot and indulge in some non-NASCAR-sponsored festivities for the next three days, you’re going to need more than that.

Lucky for you, all you need is an INtake and some money and you’ll be ready to go. From where to get condoms to where to refill your cooler to where to sleep it off, we’ve got you covered. Want to know how to pick-up a race car driver? We asked. How about how not to get arrested? We asked that, too.

Just start reading. We promise it won’t take as long as 43 cars driving around a 2.5-mile track 160 times to figure out what you need.

Indianapolis Star and INtake file photos

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Getting ready for the race: Get mullet extensions

Pay a little homage to the dearly departed ’80s or to mullet king Billy Ray Cyrus.

Up-and-coming race car driver Wade Cunningham, 2006 Indy Pro Series champion, didn’t want to wait the six months or so that it would have taken to grow his own, so he decided to fake it till he could make it.

“I went to a Retro Rewind night and decided I wanted to go as ’80s as I possibly could,” the 21year-old Kiwi-turnedHoosier said. “It was down past my shoulders.

Very Billy Ray Cyrus.”

Hair extensions (mullet and otherwise) can cost between $130 and $250, plus the cost of hair, according to Katie Jones, owner of Savvy Salon in Broad Ripple.

Check with your stylist or try one of these: DL Lowry Salon 1300 E. 86th St. (317) 843-2611 Lush: The Art of Hair

by Danita White 4507 E. 82nd St. (317) 842-5874 Reeda Todd Aveda Lifestyle Salon 11693 Fall Creek Road (317) 595-6300 Savvy Salon 823 Broad Ripple Ave. (317) 253-9455

Bring it to the track

More in keeping with the old Boy Scout “Be Prepared” motto, load up on: ! Water: Staying hydrated should be at the top of your list. Plus, you never know when you might want a little impromptu wet T-shirt contest. ! Hand sanitizer: You know the guy in front of you didn’t wash his hands when he came out of the bathroom.

And he just put his hands all over that railing. Ew. Carry a travel-sized bottle. ! Sunscreen: Red’s a predominant color in NASCAR. It looks better on clothes, not skin. ! Shades: Whether you’re sporting the RayBans or the big-eyed Jackie O style, sunglasses are a must. Glare sucks. ! Gum: Breath mints. Binaca. Whatever. You’re never going to get any action if your breath smells. ! Baby wipes: Don’t waste your precious water. Wipe down and get rid of some of the sun-baked soil that’s lingering on your skin. Yes, it’s partly tan. The rest is just dirt. (These also work well for wiping down port-o-let seats — that is, for those gals who haven’t mastered hovering.) ! Deodorant: Bring it. Use it. If it’s aerosol, share. ! Tickets: You might need those. ! Snacks: To sop up the alcohol or when the munchies strike. Plus, who wants to pay $5 for a hot dog? ! Cooler: Everyone needs a place to stash his or her grub. And, uh, beer. Don’t forget the ice. Make sure it’s small enough to keep between the seats at the track (maximum 14 inches by 14 inches to take in the Speedway). ! Scanner, camera, binoculars: All the tools

to be a Class A peeping Tom. Because you’re a Class A racing fan, of course.

These are for use at the track, not outside. ! Cash money: For beer runs, NASCAR merch, nachos and more. ! Cushion: Metal seats. Several hours sitting. Yeah, bring a cushion. ! Rain gear: It IS Indiana. Bring an umbrella or a poncho. Or at least a change of clothes.

! Patience: Axl Rose sang it. And you’re gonna need it.

“Local law enforcement agencies do a great job working with Speedway staff getting visitors in and out of facilities quickly and smoothly. But any time you gather this many fans together, you’re going to experience some sort of delay during the course of the day,” said Ron Green, Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s director of public relations.

Michelle Pemberton photos / INtake

Rent an RV

It’s really the way to go — all the conveniences of home and camping in one. Just roll up, hook up (or start the generator) and you’ve got an air-conditioned, bedroom/bathroom/kitchen on wheels.

“Everything’s right there,” said Ed Barrett, owner of A-Aaron RV Rent. “You don’t have to go out to restaurants or pay for a hotel or motel. And you’re right next to the track.”

A seven-person RV starts around $1295 at AAaron RV Rent, including 115 free miles per day, Barrett said. But potential renters need to remember that costs can be higher when including insurance, taxes, deposits, etc.

Still, at less than $200 per person that’s probably cheaper than a hotel for three nights, plus $3-per-gallon gas running back and forth to where you’re staying and eating out.

Home on wheels: Fans can stay near the track in rides like these from A-Aaron RV Rent in Greenwood.

A-Aaron RV Rent 959 Sayre Drive, Greenwood (317) 289-7368 www.aaronrvrent.com Cruise America/KCA Auto 11771 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Fishers (800) 327-7799 Cruise America/E-Z Way Rental 502 State Road 267, Mooresville (800) 327-7799 www.cruiseamerica.com Family RV Rentals 5049 N 300 E., Whiteland (317) 535-9777 www.familyrv-rentals.com

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Dos and don’ts while you’re milling around the track How to get away from a sloppy ‘suitor’ Most of us (even etiquette mavens) have been hit on by someone who has had a few too many or who is just not our type. When fending off a drunk, overeager or offensive “suitor,” consider the following: ! Being hit on is a compliment (Why not?). So what if the beer goggles are on: He or she thinks you look pretty good. Try to be flattered. ! Use consideration, respect and honesty to filter your response. Take a breath and consider that you too may be in a celebratory state of mind someday when you hit on someone.

How would you want to be treated? Try to be nice but direct. The scene could play out like this (this could be a male or female speaking): “Hey! How’re you doin’? Are you on your own? Can I buy you a drink?”

“Thanks for asking: You are so nice. But I don’t think so.

Bye.” “C’mon, let’s hang out!”

“I said no thanks. I’m leaving soon with my friends.”

Or: “I’m driving tonight and not drinking.”

Or: “Buddy, my 250 pound, 6’ 4” boyfriend (uh, girlfriend) is standing right next to me. I think you’d better move on.

Have a good night.”

If none of these lines work, you’re going to have to be extremely direct and clear in your rejection. (Honesty is the best policy.)

Or move on to the next party.

— Dawn Stanyon of the Emily Post Institute INtake file photos

How to avoid the drunk tank

Straight from the mouth of Capt. Alan Jones, Speedway Police Department (who, back in his day, used to be the one in the throngs of track-goers trying to avoid getting arrested himself): ! The police want you to have fun.

It’s a party atmosphere. We want people to come out and have a good time. We just don’t want anyone to get hurt in the process. ! Avoiding the ripple effect.

One of the situations we’ve experienced out there is the ripple effect — one individual gets shoved into another person, who shoves them back into someone else and it just gets bigger and bigger, growing out of control. So we try to keep that from happening. ! It’s not the time to stand out from the crowd.

This is such a huge event. In sheer numbers, we’re getting 400,000 people at one intersection on one day. That brings with it some unique challenges.

And it’s August, which isn’t the coolest time of year, so people are going to be con-

No fun: Avoid acting like an idiot and you’ll likely avoid the fates of these people cuffed on the street outside the track after a fight. suming lots of liquids, some of which contains alcohol.

But we’ve got bigger concerns than a guy walking around with a beer in his hands. We’re looking for the people who show up looking for trouble.

If someone is of age and not drawing unnecessary attention to himself, if they’re a little bit intoxicated and not impeding traffic or causing a disturbance or doing something that’s going to get themselves or others hurt, then they’re not going to

have a whole lot of issues.

People who end up getting arrested put themselves in the position to draw attention to themselves.

If there are all these people out there and all this stuff going on and an officer pulls YOU out of a crowd of 100,000 people, you are obviously involved in something that has peaked that policeman’s interest. ! Words of wisdom.

All things in moderation. I can’t stress that enough.

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How to pick up a race car driver Do’s and Don’ts from 2006 Indy Pro Series champion Wade Cunningham.

Do know what you’re talking about. There’s a difference between NASCAR, IRL and Formula One. And drivers can get annoyed (even insulted) if you don’t know your racing basics.

“Girls will say, ‘Indy Pro Series? Is that like NASCAR?’ ” Cunningham said. “Big turn off.”

Don’t be a gold digger. Knowing what you’re talking about is one thing. But these guys get around . . . and around and around and around. So it’s not like they can’t smell a girl who’s looking to date a race car driver from the third turn, 160 laps away.

Do ask for an autograph. It’s a great icebreaker that shows you’re interested and gets you up close and personal with the driver.

“Especially if it’s on a body part,” said Cunningham, a self-professed ass man.

Don’t be a whore. Looking good is one thing. Flashing a little breast for an autograph shows you’re an, uh, admiring fan. But don’t push it. Throw out the line, and if they’re interested, they’ll bite back.

Do know where the party’s at.

In the pits before the race, many drivers are pretty preoccupied. But afterward, they just want to unwind.

“The real racer chasers know to hit Landsharks,” Cunningham said.

Signing up: Driver Wade Cunningham, 21, signs autographs in Broad Ripple for fans Megan Western, 21, and Jenn McKibben, 22. Cunningham says asking a driver for an autograph is a great way to break the ice.

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Where to go to fill up your belly

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See Elliott Sadler, Driver of the #38 Car for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series in a rare appearance off the race track Date: Friday, August 4th, 2006 Time: 6:00pm Start Location: Sprint Store 5945 Crawfordsville Rd Suite D Indianapolis, IN 46224 Phone: (317) 243-3400

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Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, 5664 Crawfordsville Road.

Bar & Grill. $$. (317) 257-8222.

Arby’s, 5950 Crawfordsville Road.

Fast food. $. (317) 240-3605.

Billy O’Neal’s Pub & Eatery, 7445 W. 10th St. Variety. $$$.

(317) 273-8076.

Bud’s Tavern, 3015 Lafayette Road. Bar & Grill. $$. (317) 9262837.

Cairo Café, 3047 Lafayette Road.

Middle-Eastern, Vegetarian. $$$.

(317) 926-2233.

Cici’s Pizza, 5850 Crawfordsville Road. Pizza. $. (317) 247-4431.

Denny’s, 6241 Crawfordsville Road. Variety. $$. (317) 247-9384.

Fat Cat Bar, 3744 Lafayette Road. Bar & Grill. $$. (317) 2919706.

Flag Room at Brickyard Crossing, 4400 W. 16th St. Bar & Grill, variety. $$$. (317) 492-2701.

Ginza, 5380 W. 38th St. Japanese, steakhouse. $$$$. (317) 298-3838.

Hardee’s, 2525 N. High School Road. Fast food. $$. (317) 2919270.

Iron Skillet Restaurant, 2489 W. 30th St. Seafood, variety. $$$.

(317) 923-6353.

Joe’s Grille 5, 3830 Georgetown Road. Bar & Grill, $$. (317) 2916724.

Long John Silver’s Seafood Shoppe, 3350 W. 16th St. Fast food, seafood. $. (317) 632-2324.

Lone Star Steakhouse, 5116 W. 38th St. Bar, steakhouse. $$$.

(317) 293-9095.

Machu Picchu, 5356 W. 38th St. South American. $$$. (317) 3888689.

Marbles Southern Cookery, 2310 Lafayette Road. Barbecue. $.

(317) 687-0631.

Mug-N-Bun Drive-In, 5211 W. 10th St. Fast food, variety. $$.

(317) 244-5669.

Nick’s Chili Parlor, 2621 Lafayette Road. Variety. $. (317) 924-5005.

O’Charley’s, 5130 W. 38th St. Bar & Grill. $$. (317) 328-7986.

Olive Garden, 5515 W. 38th St. Italian. $$. (317) 293-4725.

Pa & Ma’s Barbecue, 974 W. 27th St. Barbecue, Southern/Soul Food. $$. (317) 924-3698.

Pizza Hut, 5570 Crawfordsville Road. Pizza. $$. (317) 247-6649.

Ponderosa Steakhouse, 5519 W. 38th St. Steakhouse, variety. $$. (317) 388-1716.

Ruben’s Que, 2440 Lafayette Road, A3. Barbecue, Southern/ Soul Food. $$. (317) 423-7001.

Saigon Restaurant, 3103 Lafayette Road. Vietnamese, vegetarian. $$. (317) 927-7270.

Sino Buffet, 5698 Crawfordsville Road. Chinese, Japanese/sushi. $$.

(317) 243-0088.

Taco Bell, 3520 W. 16th St. Fast food. $. (317) 631-4604. 6215 Crawfordsville Road. (317) 2448226.

Union Jack Pub, 6225 W. 25th St. Pizza. $$. (317) 243-3300.

Wendy’s, 2320 Cunningham Road. Fast food. $. (317) 2416514.

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7. Marathon Station 5259 W. 10th St. 8. Par Petroleum 5208 W. 10th St. 9. Speedway 4155 W. 10th St. 10. Thornton Oil Co. 5760 Crawfordsville Road.

I’m sure you stocked up. But parties happen.

11. Community Spirits 1002 Tibbs Ave. 12. Cork and Bottle 5252 Crawfordsville Road.

13. Pitstop Liquors 4747 W. 16th St. 14. Speedway Liquors 1402 Main St. 15. Stafford Liquors 3463 W. 16th St. 16. United Package Liquors 5959 Crawfordsville Road.

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1. Kroger 5718 Crawfordsville Road.

2. Marsh Supermarket 6121 Crawfordsville Road.

Village Pantry 3. 3360 W. 16th St. 4. 5502 W. 34th St. 5. 3801 W. Michigan St. 6. LoBill Foods 2802 Lafayette Road.

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Sometimes a cold beer in a cold glass at an actual bar (not the fold-out table) is nice.

17. AVG Pub 3520 W. 16th St. 18. Bid Daddy Ray’s 4444 W. 10th St. 19. Hi Neighbor Tavern 3422 W. 10th St. 20. John Henry’s Pub 4810 W. 34th St. 21. Mike’s Speedway Lounge 3701 W. 16th St. 22. Phoenix Bar & Grill 3730 W. 16th St. 23. Scotty’s Georgetown Lounge 4641 W. 30th St. 24. Winners Circle Lounge 4880 Crawfordsville Road.

Where to get paid adult entertainment:

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Just in case you didn’t see enough ta-tas during the day.

25. Brad’s Gold Club 3551 Lafayette Road.

26. Club Venus 3535 W. 16th St. 27. Wild Cheri Show Club 4884 Crawfordsville Road.

Where to get stitched up

Aug. 4 (Chevy Day at the Brickyard)

Where to hook up:

Where to get Fido stitched up

Wireless Internet, silly. If you don’t have game, there’s nothing we can do to help you. (Yes, it’s coincidental that this is listed right after the adult entertainment.)

28. Westview Healthplex 3660 Guion Road, (317) 920-7400.

Smashing beer cans against your forehead was hilarious — till you grabbed the full one.

29. Westside Community Health Center 2732 W. Michigan St., (317) 554-4600.

30. Westview Hospital Emergency Room 3630 Guion Road, (317) 920-7170.

In case the pet drank too much beer.

31. Lafayette Road Veterinary Hospital 2901 Lafayette Road, (317) 926-2467.

32. Noah’s Westside Animal Hospital 5901 Crawfordsville Road, (317) 244-7651.

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Public gates open.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Practice.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Final practice.

Chevy Day at the Brickyard activities, TBA.

Aug. 5 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Public gates open.

10:10 a.m.: Qualifying (two laps, all positions).

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Practice.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Final practice.

Aug. 6 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Public gates open.

2:10 p.m.: NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver introductions.

2:30 p.m.: 13th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard (160 laps/400 miles).

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