‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ gets massive sign downtown
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Soon the JW Marriott in Indianapolis will show the Indianapolis 500 logo.
Work began on Monday on the massive project. Race officials say it’s expected to be completed in about 11 days.
The new cityscape will feature a massive rendering of the Borg-Warner Trophy that is 74,538 sq. feet for the month of May.
The hotel will feature the slogan “Epic Race. Epic Place” and feature the trophy an IndyCar, and racing stripes.
“I can’t think of a better way to build anticipation for the 100th Running and celebrate this city’s unique capacity to successfully host marquee sporting events,” said Patty Martin, member of the 100th Running Host Committee’s Executive Committee and the 2016 chair of the 500 Festival Board of Directors. “The 100th Running Host Committee, with its many wonderful volunteers and generous donors, is extremely proud of this effort that will inspire pride among Hoosiers and awe from onlookers across the globe.”
In all the graphic will be 246 feet wide and 303 feet tall. If the panels of the sign were laid side by side it would be the length of the 2.5 mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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