Yes, the Indy 500 Fan of the Day program is back and we’re ready to find the best fans Indianapolis Motor Speedway has to offer! This year, Cholula Hot Sauce became a sponsor of Fan of the Day and will award prizes to the lucky fan chosen each day.
We’ve seen how fun, crazy, and excited you fans can be and we’re asking you to bring all those qualities to the Speedway for the rest of May. Winners will receive a 4-pack of sauces, a t-shirt, and a 2ft. tall trophy bottle of Cholula Hot Sauce. Their picture will also be featured on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway website and Cholula’s Facebook page. Love hot sauce? Head on over to their Facebook page and let them know you caught the Fan of the Day!
Community Day was underway, and so were the afternoon’s autograph sessions. Fans had spent their morning lining up to receive bracelets that would get them into the autograph sessions later that day. Joined by Grace, one of few children across the nation chosen as Scholastic Kid Reporters, I made my way through the line of fans waiting for autographs. We knew this had to be the best spot to find a true Indy 500 fan. Our eyes scanned the line of eager fans when we spotted someone wearing a hat completely filled with collectible pins. We knew Terry would be a great fan of the day. It wasn’t until later that we realized Terry had also been fan of the day last year. Guess it takes a dedicated and true fan to be chosen two years in a row!
How many times have you attended the Indy 500?
Terry first attended the Indy 500 in 1972. This year will make the 37th time he has attended the race. Impressive!
Which 100th anniversary event are you most looking forward to?
Terry is looking forward to the running of the Indy 500 this year to celebrate the 100th anniversary.
What is one thing that always brings you back to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
The people and the races that IMS hosts always bring Terry back.
Which current driver would you like to see win this year’s Indy 500?
Marco Andretti was Terry’s answer because he always seems to have a tough time at Indy.
If you could choose any driver from the past to win this year’s Indy 500 who would it be?
A.J. Foyt because he has always been Terry’s favorite driver.
What is your favorite racing memory?
One of Terry’s favorite Indy 500 memories was the 1985 race when Danny Sullivan won.
In your opinion, which food is best with Cholula Hot Sauce?
Terry loves eating corn dogs with Cholula Hot Sauce.
We went to Indy m any years with Terry and he truely is Indy’s #1 fan. You made a great choice for your fan of the day!!