Christian's Dad, Lauren, Catie & Jeff's Brother-in-Law, Mandy, Mitch, & Cam's Uncle

Growing up in Austria, Chef Martin became a huge Formula 1 racing fan. In fact, his first Indianapolis Motor Speedway experience was attending the United States Grand Prix in 2004. Memorial Day weekend at Indy is even more special now that he shares the experience with his son Christian. He is also a regular at Road America. As you may guess, the Chef looks forward most to the Annual Post-Race Tailgate Party which is sponsored and supplied by "Chef Martin's Old World Butcher Shop Sausage". Look for it at a retailer near you!

Larry's Grandson, Claire's Husband, Tommy & Cooper’s Dad, Jeff & Catie’s Son, Mandy & Cam's Brother, Nate's Brother-in-Law, Brooks, Blake, Ava and Knox’s Uncle, Tim, Mary, Nick, Allison & Martin's Nephew, Sam, Sophie, Christian, Carter, & Harrison's Cousin, Matt & Barb's Son-in-Law

Mitch has attended the Indy 500 since 2007. He has also been to several Indy Grand Prix's and Qualifying weekends. His favorite memory is when he showed up in the background of an ESPN Sportscenter story showing Mario giving a two-seater ride to then Colt's coach, Chuck Pagano. Mitch says the best part of race weekend is Sunday morning when the bombs go off to let everyone know the track is open......that's when you know it's race day. Rumors are he has an adverse reaction to dust, but the gang thinks that a cover-up. That doesn’t stop him from enjoying time at the track with his sons & showing them the ropes. Boiler up!

Larry's Granddaughter, Nate's Wife, Brooks, Blake, Knox & Ava’s Mom, Jeff & Catie’s Daughter, Mitch & Cam's Sister, Tommy & Cooper’s Aunt, Tim, Mary, Nick, Allison & Martin's Niece, Sam, Sophie, Christian, Carter, & Harrison's Cousin, Mike & Karla's Daughter-in-Law, Claire's Sister-in-Law

Growing up, Mandy never showed much interest in racing, let alone the Indy 500. She reluctantly attended her first race in 2007 only because she was told "McDreamy" would be there and after that experience asked, "Why did you not make me come to this sooner?".....and so it began. Mandy has attended the race every year since (minus 2019 when her first child was due on raceday) and now plans her vacation time around the month of May which includes weekend camping for Grand Prix, Qualifying and of course the race. She also attends the Indy race at Road America every year. Her favorite driver is Rossi and enjoys raising her kids on racing!

Larry's Grandson, Nick & Allison's Son, Harrison's Brother, Luke, Jeff, Tim, Mary, & Catie's Nephew, Mandy, Mitch, Cam, Sam, & Sophie's Cousin

As the gang found out after the fact, Carter attended his first race in 2010 with a case of pneumonia and didn't really pay much attention to the race........since then he has been a big fan. He loves Scott Dixon, and has almost every hat & jersey ever sold along with a signature. Dixon has seen him for autographs so many times he’s asked if Carter ever washes his clothes. Since moving to Indiana from TX, Carter also attends Road America each summer.

Larry's Great Grandson, Nate & Mandy’s Son, Jeff, Catie, Mike, and Karla’s Grandson, Mitch, Claire & Cam’s Nephew, Tommy & Cooper’s Cousin, Tim, Mary, Nick, Allison & Martin's 2nd Nephew? Sam, Sophie, Christian, Carter, & Harrison's 2nd Cousin, Blake, Ava and Knox’s Big Brother

Brooks’s first 500 was on TV in 2020, but he’s been every year since. He’s been to several Indy Road course races, Road America (first time at 3 weeks old camping), mid Ohio and will attend Milwaukee Mile. His favorite driver is Romain Grosjean and he is having a great time camping and tending bar at Victory Lane Bar and Grill during the month of May. His art made the sleeve of the Gang shirts in 2024! Go Brooks!

Honorary Member - Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Co-Owner

Why not? Dave was born and raised in Indianapolis only 12 miles north of the Speedway. As a young boy he collected cars and was a big fan of the Indy 500. He attended many races throughout his youth and college days at Ball State University. If fact, he was a pit reporter at the 1971 race for ABC and conducted a rather infamous interview with Mario. As a late night TV host, he would often have the Indy 500 winner on his show promoting his hometown. In 1996 he purchased a small share of Team Rahal and in 2004 the team changed it's name to Rahal Letterman Racing....the same year they would win the Indy 500 with Buddy Rice driving.

Hats off to Dave - Native Hoosier, Ball State Alum (like Larry), Late Night TV Host, Race Team Owner, and BIG Indy fan. No need to ask who Dave will be cheering for on race day.

Karla's Husband, Nate’s Dad, Mandy's Father-in-Law, Brooks, Blake, Ava & Knox’s Grandpa, Jeff & Catie's In-Laws, Eric's Friend

He's got the power. Mike attended his first Indy 500 in the mid-nineties. His next raceday trip was in 2014 and included camping in the infamous Coke Lot. He has been every year since and now attends Grand Prix and Qualifying weekends as well. He’s also been attending RA and Mid Ohio & Nashville every now and then. Mike has gotten so into racing he made his own towable bar and grill. You can find it in Lot 2 under the cold beer sign & Larry’s gang flag so come check it out and see what home brew is on tap. Penske Parking Only for Big Mike.

Martin's Son, Jeff, & Catie's Nephew, Mandy, Mitch, & Cam's Cousin

Christian started his Indy career right by making the 100th Indianapolis 500 his first. He enjoys all of the weekend activities, especially spending time with his Dad and walking through Gasoline Alley on Saturday before the race. Christian especially likes to hang around the garage of his favorite driver Will Power.

Mike's Wife, Nate’s Mom, Mandy's Mother-in-Law, Brooks, Blake, Ava and Knox’s Grandma, Jeff & Catie's In-Laws

Much like Mike, Karla attended her first Indy 500 in the mid-nineties. After that race, it would be twenty years until her next one...the 100th in 2016. Since then, she has been hooked. Karla now spends all three Indy weekends camping with the gang. She enjoys watching the races on TV and attends Road America every summer in June.

Nick's Brother, Allison’s Brother-In-Law, Carter & Harrison's Uncle

Luke started attending the 500 in 2010 with his brother Nick. Up until 2021, he made the trip up from Texas. Now he’s living “Back Home Again in Indiana” and the drives are much shorter to get to the track. He enjoys spending race day with 300,000 of his closest friends and just really looks forward to the spectacle that goes with the Indy 500. Luke was thrilled when TK won in 2013 and is hoping he gets another shot at the 500. However, his favorite memory of the Indy 500 is when TK's buddy Helio climbed the fence after his 3rd victory in 2009.

Larry's Grandson, Tim's Son, Mary’s Step-son, Sophie's Brother, Nick, Allison, Jeff & Catie's Nephew, Mandy, Mitch, Cam, Carter, & Harrison's Cousin

Sam enjoys camping prior to the race (although he hasn’t been for a while & needs to get back at it) and especially likes the “Legends Day” concerts. His favorite driver is Alex Tagliani, so Sam hasn’t had anyone to cheer for recently.

Larry's Grandson, Nick & Allison's Son, Carter's Brother, Luke, Jeff, Tim, Mary & Catie's Nephew, Mandy, Mitch, Cam, Sam, & Sophie's Cousin

Harrison likes to watch the IndyCar races on TV and cheer for Scott Dixon. After his first trip to the Indy 500 last year at the ripe old age of 4, he has attended every year since. Since moving to Indiana, Harrison has started attending Road America weekend as well! He’s Brooks & Blake’s favorite race buddy.

Mike's Fraternity Brother, Hall Family Friend

Eric is the guy in the red hat. He currently lives in Speedway, IN and of course, from living so close to the race track, has become a big fan of all events that take place at the Speedway.....especially during the Month of May. His first race was in 1981 and he has attended almost every year since. Eric’s most fond 500 memory is taking his oldest son to the race when he was 9 years old and Eric had to wake him up to see the last 5 laps of the race, which was won by Little Al. Eric usually rides his bike over to Lot 2 race weekend and hangs out with the gang. If you don't see Eric high in the 3rd turn stands during the race, he'll be at home listening and watching in his man cave.

Honorary Members

In 2022, Helio, Simon & Mike Shank took a tour of the Mid Ohio campground. They took some time to stop at Victory Lane for a vodka refill (Simon’s wife) & of course, Busch Light (Mike Shank). We wish both of these drivers the very best & will be cheering for the Drive for 5!

Larry's Son, Jeff & Tim's Brother, Cathy's Step Brother, Catie & Nick's Brother-in-Law, TJ, Mandy, Mitch, Cam, Sam, Sophie, Carter, & Harrison's Uncle

Parker attended the Indy 500 for many years going for the first time when he was seven years old. Prior to his first race was in 1975, he would go to practice and qualifying with his family. He made it to 20 or so races before moving to sunny Southern California. Parker now calls Long Beach his home and attends the Toyota Grand Prix every year.

Barb's Husband, Claire's Dad, Mitch's Father-in-Law, Jeff & Catie's In-Laws, Tommy & Cooper’s Grandpa

Matt’s been attending race weekend since 2017. He has always been a “Car Guy” and is looking forward to seeing the technology and speed of the cars. He loves to ride his motorcycle down for the weekend and spend time with the gang.

Matt's Wife, Claire's Mom, Mitch's Mother-in-Law, Jeff & Catie's In-Laws, Tommy & Cooper’s Grandma

Barb has been attending Indy 500 weekend since 2017. I’m sure her favorite memory is the giant storm that same year that knocked her into her tent and her then future son in law had to save her. Luckily that didn’t scare her away and she’s been almost every year since.

Lilly’s Dad

Wes attended his first 500 in 2023. He was excited to join the gang and experience the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Wes enjoyed hanging in the grass watching the cars zoom by and people watching so much, he will be back again and again!

Honorary Member, Hall and Pedue Family Friend

Barry is the ultimate “Gang” member. He is the original Energizer Bunny…….he just keeps going and going, even when he should have stopped, well before losing his credit card. The Purdue Band started playing on race day in 1927 and we’re guessing Barry was the first person to ask them for autographs…..90 years later. No one can sing “Back Home Again In Indiana” like Jim Neighbors or Jim Cornelison, but Barry is a close second. He’s taking a hiatus from the 500 this year to attend Summer Camp.