Enter the World of Wheels

I’ll be honest - I don’t know a camshaft from a driveshaft. I’ve never changed my own oil. I have no desire to spend a Saturday afternoon swapping out sparkplugs. I don’t even wax my Honda Accord. But for some strange reason, I could look at cool cars and antique automobiles all day long.

That’s why I’m excited about the return of this weekend’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 World of Wheels. This show has been around more than 50 years and always has an incredible collection of awesome hot rods, classic cars, custom motorcycles and more!

There’s just something about seeing (and sometimes touching) these vehicles all painted and polished and ready to roll. Must be a guy thing. But it’s a family thing, too, with slot car racing and other fun things to check out and enjoy.

There’s just something about seeing (and sometimes touching) these vehicles all painted and polished and ready to roll. Must be a guy thing. But it’s a family thing, too, with slot car racing and other fun things to check out and enjoy.

This year, the show will also have a strong line-up of celebrities to meet and greet … especially for the guys. Appearing this year are:

TV’s Spongebob Squarepants Friday, 6-9 p.m.
Sat., 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sun. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Deena “The Blast” Nicole from “Jersey Shore” Sat., 1-5 p.m.

WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio Sat., 1-3 p.m.

Reality TV celebrity Billy the Exterminator Sun. noon-5 p.m.

So you don’t have to be a car buff or a grease monkey to enjoy this show, but if you are, clear your weekend schedule. You’ll need plenty of time to make your way through all three buildings of displays, stages and exhibits. Vrrrroooooommm!

Submitted by Andy Klotz

Super Fun at State Fairgrounds

The Big Game may be taking place 15 minutes away from here, but the State Fairgrounds has been full of Super Bowl excitement this week.

It started early in the week with the transformation of the Pepsi Coliseum as the NFL prepared it for Thursday Night’s Pepsi Fan Jam headlined by B.o.B., Gym Class Heroes and the All American Rejects. Tonight’s show featuring Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood is also sure to be a great time.

The commissioner’s party, the Maxim party and other events have also brought big name celebs to the fairgrounds, but nothing can top this morning’s presentation of the Bart Starr Award at the Super Bowl Breakfast in the Exposition Hall. More than 2,000 people turned out to see Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher receive the honor for his outstanding talents on the field and his faith-led civic involvement in real life.

Indianapolis will be remembered for a long time as a great Super Bowl host city, and the State Fairgrounds is proud to be playing a small role in that.

Submitted by Andy Klotz