No camera's at Indy 500 (Page 5): You're welcome. I got thinking that it must be hard to take pictures with all that tin foil piled on their heads. :sm04:...

krl48 Loc: NY, PA now SC

LFingar wrote:

Thanks. It takes so little effort to search out the correct info yet so many members would rather whine about some vast conspiracy to deprive them of their rights then find out the truth. Happens all the time.

You're welcome. I got thinking that it must be hard to take pictures with all that tin foil piled on their heads.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Well, I guess this event is back on my list of things to do.
--Bob

krl48 wrote:

Thanks for trying to bring some sanity to the discussion, napa1 and lfingar, but it appears many of the posters would rather repeat the fake news regarding a non-existent camera ban than read the official rules.

JCam Loc: MD Eastern Shore

jaymatt wrote:

Been there; davidrb is correct. With those 14" seats, no one wants to sit next to the guy with all his gear with him, hoping to get some great shot from up in the bleachers--it isn't going to happen.

I've never been to the Indy, but we used to own a chair and table rental company; most of the folding chairs you see at events with plastic seats & backs have 18" wide seats and caterers allow 18" for dining seating; it's rather tight but they can get five people (19.2"PP)per side of a 96" table, but there is no room for a place setting at either end.

tomcat

timepass wrote:

I just read online their not allowing any "pr... (show quote)

The correct spelling is "they're", not "their". Can a DSLR with a shorter lens be brought in? That's usually the case in past situations for venues.

Wrede

While you're panning with that big gun, you're likely to take out anyone in front of you. And knock down that pyramid of beer cans.

Best seat in the house I ever had at the 500 - working as a gopher for a TV station. Was years ago but might still be worth checking into to see if you can get such a gig.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

timepass wrote:

I just read online their not allowing any "pr... (show quote)

Fear. Be afraid. Be very afraid. Give up your freedom so "we" can protect you.

The terrorists have already won and the politicians have aided them.

AZNikon Loc: Mesa, AZ

rmalarz wrote:

I think 14 feet is a bit much for seating at the event. Are you sure about your dimensions?
--Bob

Nice catch!

Sometimes my ass feels 14' wide but know it's only 12'.

cjshh

JCam wrote:

I've never been to the Indy, but we used to own a chair and table rental company; most of the folding chairs you see at events with plastic seats & backs have 18" wide seats and caterers allow 18" for dining seating; it's rather tight but they can get five people (19.2"PP)per side of a 96" table, but there is no room for a place setting at either end.

Can't speak for concerts but "yes" for the "500" and supporting events...

RickL Loc: Vail, Az

rmalarz wrote:

I think 14 feet is a bit much for seating at the event. Are you sure about your dimensions?
--Bob

Bob, sharp eyes, I missed the 14 ft comment

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Reinaldokool wrote:

Fear. Be afraid. Be very afraid. Give up your freedom so "we" can protect you.

The terrorists have already won and the politicians have aided them.

Did you read all five pages of comments? Are you aware that the thing you're responding to is Fake News??

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

davidrb wrote:

Long lenses have no place in the stands at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on race day. There are too many people with too much other gear. Each seat is defined as being 14' wide. Try occupying a 14' seat space and wield a 400mm lens on your dslr. Bet the guy next to you isn't going to let you have his space. That 14' also has to hold any cooler you brought. Unless you have been there do not make assumptions about the Speedway, there is nothing like Indy on race day, nothing!

I'm obese, but I don't have a 14 foot wide ass. Is Indy seating Humpback Whales instead of photographers. No Hot Dogs, Krill-On-A-Stick instead, yum!

clemente21

Wrede wrote:

While you're panning with that big gun, you're likely to take out anyone in front of you. And knock down that pyramid of beer cans.

Best seat in the house I ever had at the 500 - working as a gopher for a TV station. Was years ago but might still be worth checking into to see if you can get such a gig.

That's true. You may be able to avoid panning, but then the fence will get on the way. However, you don't want to sit on the bleachers if you are planning to take those pictures. You may be dissapointed if where you sit is obstructed by the fence and whatever is close to it. If you sit higher it may work, but I am not sure if you can pick the precise place you will be at.

I found the best place is by turn three, on the grass. You will get a much cleaner photo. Get there by 6:00am to set shop for the 11:00am race. Or if you don't like crowds like me, just go to the practices that start two weeks before the race and you can move around all you want.

PhotoDojo'01

Again, people reading more than what is there. I go every year and have had NO problem taking my DSLR and Bridge camera to the race! No I don't want your 400mm lens smacking me in the back of my bald head, but to assert that only phone cameras are allowed is simply NOT TRUE!!! Cameras are allowed. Where they do NOT permit them or audio/recording devices is at "The Concert Only".

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

MtnMan wrote:

I suspect you mean 14 inches. 14' means 14 feet. Conventionally you need " for inches.

That is incredibly narrow. Many big butted Americans wouldn't fit.

Economy airline seats are 17.8 inches. Most stadium seats are 18-20" wide.

I was surprised to see tickets were affordable and you can still get infield tickets. Don't think I'll be going soon, though.

A friend of mine goes to every 500 and has for decades. He's warned me about infield tickets; you can't really see the race from there. If you want racing photos, you can definitely attend practices, but check their policy on cameras. I'm not sure if they are allowed, but I think they are.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

JCam wrote:

I've never been to the Indy, but we used to own a chair and table rental company; most of the folding chairs you see at events with plastic seats & backs have 18" wide seats and caterers allow 18" for dining seating; it's rather tight but they can get five people (19.2"PP)per side of a 96" table, but there is no room for a place setting at either end.

I have never been to Indy, but I doubt very much that each spectator has only 14" of room. That the plastic seat bottom normally used in bleacher seats is only 14", I wouldn't doubt, but the spacing is probably more like 18'-20", as it is at every other track I have been to.