More than just the 500!

Advantages: More than meets the eye
Disadvantages: Often overlooked

...Most people tend to think of Indianapolis in relation to the sporting events that take place here (the Indianapolis 500, Pacers, Colts, an increasing number of others), and tend to overlook some very interesting and historical parts of the city right in the centre. Here are a few of the more interesting spots in Indianapolis that tend to be neglected. * * * * * One such overlooked place is Christ Church Cathedral, on the Circle (which is dominated by the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument) -- a small but grand cathedral in very American architectural style. Indianapolis itself was first settled as a town in 1821; shortly thereafter churches began to be built. The first Christ Church Episcopal building was erected as a small wooden church in 1838; this was demolished and the present building begun in 1857. It was designated...

frkurt 08.08.2003 · Read review
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The Sinking Of The USS Indianapolis

Advantages: Is actually a semi serious piece for once
Disadvantages: Was written some while ago

...This is a true story about the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in WWII by a Japanese submarine. The ship had just delivered the detonator for the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima, and was sunk on its return journey with the surviving crew experiencing a hellish four days floating in shark infested waters. The Sinking Of The USS Indianapolis Thickened and silent air: hotter than hell, Too dark to foresee, too sudden to yell. Skipping through waves like metallic seals Wakes trailing after like foaming white eels. It was two direct hits from sub I-58 That consigned the poor Indy that night to her fate. With twelve minutes of spewing oil and thunder, She rose up and rolled, then quickly slipped under. Of twelve hundred men, three quarters alive Floated in groups and prayed help would arrive. Oil coated...

JonnyWigan 28.04.2004 · Read review
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Review of Poetry

If you are passing it is well worth popping in

Advantages: We had an unexpected and fun day
Disadvantages: Took us even longer to get to Nashville

...We were supposed to be only passing Indianapolis on our travels between Chicago and Nashville, but due to traffic jams and the need for sleep and a beer or two we decided to stop just outside Indianapolis in one of the many a road side Motels. Now none of us were really great motor racing fans but the gentleman told us you can not visit Indianapolis without going to the circuit. At the time we were not too sure but after a few beers decided we would pop in on the way past and we were so glad we did. When we actually found the way into the circuit (it felt like we did a couple of laps looking for the entrance) we paid our three dollar's museum entry and the extra three dollars for a trip round the circuit. After I look round the museum so we could learn a little about the sport, we went on the trip round the track. It was basically...

JamesMoore 12.03.2001 (31.08.2001) · Read review
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Banked corners... in F1?!!!?

Advantages: Perhaps make for an exciting race
Disadvantages: Boring - what does a bank-curve do?

...Well, I think personally, bringing F1 to a semi-oval track with an infield section is a poor attempt by the FIA to bring back overtaking to F1. They have seen the wonderful overtaking manoeuvres and considered that bringing F1 to such a circuit might have the same effect. Pheonix wasn't too bad a circuit but I think Indianapolis was a bad choice. Malasya is the only new circuit that I am impressed with. Sorry, but Max Mosley and his posy have made a big mistake here. I may be wrong but I do not think it will bring much action to the F1 scene....

fiisch 26.08.2000 · Read review
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Review of Indianapolis, USA

Pleasantly Surprised

Advantages: Ease of travel/accomodations
Disadvantages: overly aggresive drinkers

...Personally, I was pleasantly surprised with both the circuit and with the turnout for this race. Having been an avid CART and F-1 fan for more years than I can remember, I would recommend this venue to anyone who wanted to get a taste of not only a legendary racing facility, but to also take the time and wander out into the country to take in some of the sights and meet the locals. Indianapolis has done itself proud in attracting and keeping high quality sporting events to a lovely, progressive city. The "improvements" to the track to accomodate F-1 racing was no small engineering task, and while (to purists) it may not be a classic venue, as Monaco, Silverstone, or Monza, it was a fine effort and a job well done to make for interesting racing. From what I have gathered from persons very closely associated with some...

Chip_Hickman 21.12.2000 · Read review
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Great New Track

Advantages: Overtaking
Disadvantages: Twisty

...This track was used for the first time last year, but I have to say it is a great addition to the F1 calendar. There was a lot of talk before the event, speculation as to the design of the track? How much of the original Indianapolis track would renmain, would F1 cars really drive around in circles? The answer is no, and despite retaining very little of the original and historic track, they have produced a great F1 circuit. Its main feature is a long banked corner (from the original oval) which leads in to a long start/finish straigh, which is ended by a slow right-left corner. This is great because the banked corner allows trailing cars to closely follow the leading car through the turn, and then have a great shot at getting a slip stream down the main straight and out brake the other car in to the slow first turn...

Dooyoo_Rules 27.02.2001 · Read review
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It's gonna be interesting

Advantages: It'll be interesting to see how it all works
Disadvantages: If it's really bad it won't be interesting for long

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yhwman 14.09.2000 · Read review
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Impressed.....

Advantages: Good race.
Disadvantages: Not in Europe!

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pefidler 10.10.2000 · Read review
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Brilliant

Advantages: Overtaking at last, Being able to follow so close
Disadvantages: last 2 corners before banking

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robbailey 25.09.2000 · Read review
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Nico

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...Nicolas Lapentti, or 'Nico' as he is known to his fans, is gradually establishing himself in the world of tennis having only made his pro debut in 1995. His main career highlight to date was during his debut year when he won his first ATP title in Bogota. His other title victories since have come at Lyon and in Indianapolis. This year, he has reached the semi-finals in Indian Wells and Estoril plus the fourth round at the French Open. Lapentti, coached by ex-proffessional Patrico Rodriguez, has yet to make an impression at this tournament, progressing no further than the last 64 in four visits....

Mohammed 31.08.2000 · Read review
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