This year I got to experience the private area behind the field. The space contained multiple…read morepicnic tables and 3-4 repeating food stations. Several coolers of beer and non-alcoholic drinks lined the VIP area and we also had access to a full bar. Food was standard ballpark food plus sides - huge hot dogs and brats, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, mac & cheese, and more. Bags of peanuts and cracker jacks were laid on the tables and a freezer held dippin' dots. Later we received coupons for soft serve ice cream. A section of seats was available to our group to watch the game; however, we could see from our VIP section. Overall the staff were friendly. They oversaw the coolers and bars, and we were regularly ID'ed.

We ended up at Victory Field last night in the most unexpected way! We were actually on our way to…read morethe Garth Brooks concert when we ran into a man who had two extra tickets to the game. His grandfather was being honored for his connection to the Negro Leagues, and he told us that his grandfather had even thrown out the first pitch at Victory Field a few years ago--while in a wheelchair. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to be there for such a special moment. We only had a short time before we needed to head to the concert, so we went in specifically to see the tribute and experience a little bit of the stadium. Even though we weren't there for an entire game, I'm really glad we got the chance to visit. Congrats Bill Owen's and family! One thing I loved was how much Victory Field embraces and honors the history of the team and the people who helped shape baseball. There was so much excitement and genuine support throughout the stadium, and it was really special to see the crowd come together to honor someone's family history. The location was also incredibly convenient for us. The stadium was directly across from our hotel, so it couldn't have been easier to get to. What started as a random encounter on our way to another event turned into a really meaningful experience. We were honored to be able to support this man and his grandfather, Bill Owen's, and witness a small but incredibly special piece of Victory Field's history. Sometimes the unexpected parts of a trip end up being the memories you remember the most.

I enjoy the Indy Alley Cats games. They play Ultimate Disc inside Grand Park in Westfield off…read moreHighway 31. This sport is clean fun for the entire family. The game play is fast paced - not a lot of fouls or time for setting up plays. All the seats are general admission and all are good viewing. And free parking to boot! Good fun!

They should have never moved from the coliseum. The arena atmosphere is dry. The team is meh. The…read moreparking is chaotic and overpriced. They got rid of the goal horn and replaced it with a fake audio recording of the Chicago Blackhawks that sounds horrible. They got rid of both inflatable nitros. They have a new entrance board that you can only see from a quarter of the arena. It just doesn't feel the same as it did at the coliseum. Just go watch some clips of fuel games at the coliseum and you'll be jealous it's gone. The best part is when you get to leave. I live in fishers too and I would rather drive the extra 25 minutes to the fairgrounds. Good job hallets. A stunning job per usual.

The fuel games are a blast but my rating is to help you with the food…read more 1. You should eat before if you can! 2. Do not get the nachos at the little cantina they are horrible and $14. They were cold and I couldn't even eat them. My husband has a stomach of steel so he ate them. 3. The pretzels should only be eaten at the beginning of the game. If they've been in there too long they are hard and stale. The cheese for them taste funny to me so I just use mustard. 4. The corndogs/hotdogs were really good! I was surprised they were so hot I had to let mine cool off. Hope this helps. If you go 317 night there are great specials. I highly recommend that. It's $3 beer, $1 popcorn and $7 craft beer/shirts. These games are a great time!

Who would have thought, years ago, we'd have an Air Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? And…read morenow IMS is saying Yes, Again in 2017! We'll be there!! I love seeing more and more events at IMS and utilizing the grounds as often as possible. Kudos to Red Bull Air Racing Team and IMS for your foresight. Watching the Red Bull Air Race Championship Series LIVE was AMAZING. Pilots fly through a predefined racetrack of Air Gates at 140 + kts. What are Air Gates? Air Gates are inflatable pylons typically in pairs and MUST be flown through horizontally with the exception of the Chicanes. Chicanes are a series of single pylons positioned in a line and must be navigated in a slalom style. The total length of each racetrack is 3.7 miles and the Pilots must maneuver twice. Flying individually for the quickest speed at the correct speed, height, level and smoke on from start to finish in between Air Gates and then slalom style, and not hitting a Pylon was often a nail biter. We observed the maintenance crew repair deflated pylons, hit by the planes, in less than 90 seconds. Imagine how fast and impressive that is remedying a race delay. Between the Challenger and Master Class races IMS scheduled several Fan Activities for all ages. The Paraglider Jump, Airplane Aerobatic Stunts, and Helicopter Stunts, thrilled and terrified many. The Moto & Bike Trials Performances had a following of their own and the Slackline Performances baffled many watching a man performing gymnastics moves on what appeared to be a large rubber band. A few suggestions for improvements at next race would be 1) traffic control on race day so folks get in sooner, 2) open gates earlier than an hour before events begin, 3) more food vendors to shorten lines and not run out of certain foods, 4) bring larger quantities of gift shop Red Bull Air Race Gear and 5) move starting ceremonies in Front of the Race Fans instead of Pagoda forcing us to watch on Video Screen. Otherwise, phenomenal first time event and our entire group are ready to purchase 2017 Air Race tickets. IMO, hats off again to Red Bull and IMS for the informational book distributed Saturday at the gate which was the game changer for the unfamiliar Air Race fans. The book covered the Weekend Schedule, the IMS Site Map, the Race format, the Race Rules, the Race Course, the Anatomy of a Race Plane and Bio's on all of the Pilots. Everyone had their noses buried off and on in this small, quick study, well formatted book. We learned together, followed the video boards and announcers, and with each race improved greatly. Because we had this reference material at our fingertips it truly shortens the learning curve for over 40,000 fans. By the Master Class Final 4 Race most understood and recognized the rules and penalties and were rooting for our favorite Pilots. See you next year!

I'm very glad the Red Bull Air Race came back to Indy for the 2017 air race and championship. I've…read moretraveled across the country to follow this race and Indy is the best city to host this event. Not just because the history of racing in this city, but the city is incredibly friendly and hospitable. I'm looking forward to having the Red Bull Air Races in Indianapolis again next year!

Indy 11 has been on my list of things to do because I love attending sporting events in person!…read more Saturday night was the perfect night to attend! There is nothing like going to a sporting event with all the energy and excitement! Indy 11 fans did not disappoint! They love their team! Played music and cheered them on the whole game! Smoke bombs when team scored! I'm an animal lover so getting to meet their mascot in person was a plus! They walk around greeting fans and love the attention they get! They are well behaved so that makes them even more lovable! If you don't grab a bite to eat before the game, there are plenty of food trucks to choose from. I recommend seeing an Indy 11 game whether you like Soccer or not. It's a great way to spend the evening with friends and/or family.

Highly recommend! This was a great family day out! The game itself was well organized, and easy to…read moreaccess! Parking across the street, made it really convenient. The family enjoyed the crowd so much, made the game even more fun! It was nice to have some areas where you can stand and move around. All the food trucks were nice too, I enjoyed Ben's pretzels. It was a win to have decent food options at a stadium. The stadium staff was kind, and easy to talk with, very helpful! The players were made the game, talented and kept everyone engaged! Super fun evening! Go Indy Eleven!

I absolutely love Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It is honestly one of the nicest venues I have ever been…read moreto. The entire place is beautiful, clean, and so well designed. There are so many options throughout the venue, the technology is impressive, and the sound system is amazing. My only wish is that they opened even earlier than 90 minutes before games because I always want more time to explore everything. It feels like there is so much to see and enjoy, and I never have enough time to take it all in. I truly cannot praise Gainbridge enough. It is such an incredible place to experience a game.

Good basketball!!! Good coaching. Great stars. Watching in the pub is better than at home.read more

You can't live in Indiana and not get caught up in sports, especially basketball. I have followed…read morethe Indiana Pacers for several decades now and been a faithful supporter. I try to make it to a couple of games each season. As with most teams, they have great years and not so great years. This season several star players are injured. Their record has been disappointing, but I still love them. Last night, we went with our granddaughters for family night. There were some great giveaways to celebrate the night including hats, hot dogs and towels to wave. We saw great performances at half time and during timeouts. The seats were reasonably priced and we could see the game easily. The Pacers league knows how to make the evening fun! The kids followed the game and stayed excited. As for the team, they came out strong in the first quarter, but lost the game. The team was fun to watch, nevertheless. We are lucky to live in a city with a pro team that is accessible and affordable for families. I love my Pacers.

My husband and I had the opportunity to go to an Indiana Pacers game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse while…read morewe were visiting Indianapolis. The Pacers were struggling at the bottom of the league this season, which benefitted us since tickets in the 200 level were only $20. The games are fun with different contests being held during the timeouts as a way to entertain the live crowd. There was lots to see and do on the concourse during the game. The best part of the night was seeing the team beat the Miami Heat. I highly recommend the Indiana Pacers!

This was a really cool experience viewing the Ganassi Headquarters/shop. Ganassi hosted a very…read moresuccessful fund raising event today for the Indy Honor Flight. They opened their entire shop for the public to view but the day was all about our Veterans and The Indy Honor Flight. Many Veterans, their families and volunteers were onsite for us to meet as well. Today's entrance donations from the Open House goes directly to the Indy Honor Flight which is such a worthy cause. The mission at Indy Honor Flight is to bring our WWII, Korea, and Vietnam Veterans to Washington, D.C., at no cost to them, for a tour of honor. Each veteran is paired with a guardian/companion who is asked to make a donation to cover his/her own expenses and assist the veteran. We've had a friend take one of the Honor Flights and been told it's an experience they'll never forget. I know for us we'll never forget greeting a returning flight. It was a very emotional experience for all involved. If you'd like additional information checkout their website at: www.indyhonorflight.org. We really enjoyed touring the Ganassi shop. The staff was friendly and we were able to tour their large facility. A very impressive collection of trophies and race cars greeted us as we entered the lobby. Even a Lego car, approximately 4' x 2 ', was on display which kids and adults alike enjoyed. The entire building is truly immaculate and very impressive with extensive storage, labeling and everything had a place. The transporter, the car from 24 hrs. of Daytona, protypes, cars from past seasons, chassis's to wheel guns were available for all to view. One of my favorite experiences today was meeting Dixie, the praying dog and her owner. Dixie is the official therapy dog for the Indy Honor Flight. She travels around the midwest bringing joy and comfort to veterans, folks in nursing homes and children. Dixie also helps her owner with shed dog and deer demos across the midwest at outdoor expos. She is a beautiful and busy dog who brought joy to many people today that had the opportunity to meet her and her owner. Thanks to Ganassi Racing for sponsoring such a wonderful event benefiting our amazing Veterans. Donations are always appreciated year round for the Indy Honor Flight.