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July 17 - New Hampshire Motor Speedway
July 23 - OFF WEEKEND
July 31 - Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IN)
Aug 7 - Pocono Raceway (PA)
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Kentucky Motor Speedway Weekend:
Terry's Turf Club
MD checks out a place that turns Cincinnati into "Burgernati" click here to view the video
CZECH FOOD IN TEXAS?
A Crazy Find Behind a Shell Station
Who wudda thunk? A Czechoslovakian Bakery in the town of West, TX
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Jerseys Cafe
Jersey in Indy? Yeah, why not?
This place served cheesesteaks over 30-different ways. Try the Giovanni da Verrazanno, or the Mike Schmidt #20 or the Flemington Cheesesteak. They have a ton of yummy options! They also have some tasty "Spud" options. The breads are brought in from NJ/NY. It was also featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
13710 N Meridian St
Carmel, IN
317-846-7760
visit their site click here
St. Elmo's
St. Elmo's is an Indiana tradition. It's not cheap, but it is real good and something you must do at least once when you are in Indy. This upscale place is Indiana's oldest steakhouse.
The first time I went there was when I was covering Indy cars for TNN and it was for Chip Gannassi's birthday. Jimmy Vassar and Alex Zanardi were his drivers back then I believe. Since then, I have gone to Elmo's every year.
The steak is what they are known most for, but also try their legendary Shrimp Cocktail. The sauce is made with real good horseradish, and lots of it!!
127 South Illinois Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225-1079
(866) 967-1095
visit their site click here
Edward's Drive-In
Want a simple American Drive-In and local-yocal joint? Edwards is your place. They are famous for their handmade Pork Tenderloin sandwich... a mid-west staple. Also enjoy their famous Onion rings and homemade rootbeer at this family-operated place. The place has been around for over 50-years and is a true-local diner gem.
2126 S Sherman Dr
Indianapolis, IN
visit their site click here
Union Jack Pub
Ok, it's only two-miles from the Speedway, in Speedway, IN. That is why this place has been a favorite for racers for years. Good food, good Chicago style pizzas and of course, cold beers highlight this traditional indy stop.
6225 w. 25th Street,
Speedway, IN
(317) 243-3300
visit their site click here
Naked Tchopstix
This place is recommended to us by ESPN's Tracey Hartman (@ttiana). Naked Tchopstix in the Broad Ripple area of Indy has my favorite sushi roll: The Corona.(Spicy tuna, Avocado,Tempura chips, WhiteTuna, Lime) YUM!!! They also have a location off of E. 96th Street so check their site for whats closest to you.
6253 N. College Ave.
Indianapolis 46220
317.252.5555
SIDE DISHES...
Joe Crowley's Indy Food Picks...
Joe Crowley is a long-time Public Relations representative in the Motorsports industry. He currently works for True Speed Communications. Crowley is from Northwest Indiana and currently resides in Indianapolis. Here are a few of Mr. Crowley's favorites.
Upscale Picks:
Mo’s
47 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 624.0720
Dunaway’s
Eat on the roof!
351 South East Street, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 638-7663
Milano Inn
Great Italian food since 1934
231 S. College St. Indianapolis, IN
(317) 264-3585
Casual Picks...
Bazbeaux Pizza
multiple locations so visit their site click here
Working Man’s Friend
Awesome Hamburgers. Best for Lunch or early dinner. No website, so you know it’s good.
234 North Belmont Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 636-2067
Average Joe’s Sports Pub
Lot of racing stuff on the walls – good wings
814 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 253-5844
Shapiro’s Deli
Great sandwiches for over 100 years!!!
808 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 631.4041
Mug n’ Bun
50-years of Drive-Inn Food. Huge Tenderloin
5211 West 10th Street, Speedway, IN
(317) 244-5669
Long’s Donuts
1453 North Tremont Street , Indianapolis, IN
(317) 632-3741
Scotty’s Brewhouse
1 Virginia Avenue Indianapolis, IN
(317) 571-0808
Bigelow's is a Long Island Seafood Tradition
Indianapolis
FOODIE CORNER
It's Indianapolis time! MD is off for the Indy weekend and headed to see some good ol' Short Trackin at Bowman Gray Stadium in NC. Meanwhile, we have listed some of our Indy Food Picks as well as some picks from our good buddy, and local, Joe Crowley.
Make sure you hit up IRP (Lucas Oil Raceway Park) this weekend too for some GREAT USAC, ARCA, Truck and Nationwide racing!
Let us know your favorites on our facebook page or by emailing us at speedeats@gmail.com
The legendary hand breaded tenderlion from Edward's Drive-In in Indianapolis
