Start Your Engines When You Attend Indy 500 & Stay at Indianapolis Marriott East

INDIANAPOLIS, May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Stay close to the action of the Indianapolis 500 when you make a reservation at the Indianapolis Marriott East. The Indianapolis hotel is conveniently located approximately 12 miles from Indianapolis Motor Speedway which keeps race fans in short driving distance of the race and pre-race events.  

The Indy 500, often referred to as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing", covers 500 miles in 200 laps on the 2.5-mile oval track. The event is the marquee race of the IZOD IndyCar Series and will be held on Sunday, May 29.

Besides being the world's largest single-day spectator sporting event, there are numerous pre-race activities that fans can attend during their Indianapolis vacation, including:

• Indianapolis Star Opening Day, 100th Anniversary Indy 500 Celebration of Automobiles and Celebration Awards Dinner (Saturday, May 14)
• Indianapolis 500 Practice (Sunday, May 15 – Thursday, May 19)
• Fast Friday Practice (Friday, May 20)
• Indianapolis 500 Pole Day Qualifying (Saturday, May 21)
• Indianapolis 500 Bump Day and IMS Armed Forces Day (Sunday, May 22)
• American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day (Wednesday, May 25)
• Indy Lights Qualifying (Thursday, May 26)
• Miller Lite Carb Day – Firestone Freedom 100 (Friday, May 27)
• A.J. Foyt Day (Saturday, May 28)

About Indianapolis Marriott East

Discover a beautiful hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana, only minutes from downtown, providing the ultimate in convenience and award-winning service. Creating a campus-like atmosphere, the Indianapolis Marriott East and two other Indianapolis hotels are connected by complimentary parking, offering various price options in one location. Relax in one of the Marriott's 315 luxury Indianapolis hotel rooms highlighted by Revive bedding, HD flat-screen LCD TVs, connectivity panels and wireless Internet options. Maintain your workout routine in the fully equipped, newly renovated health club while visiting this hotel in Indianapolis, IN. Easily accommodate all types of groups in 57,000 square feet of flexible event space at this Indianapolis, Indiana, hotel. Take some time to explore the area with shopping and dining options nearby this Indianapolis area hotel. Plan your trip today to experience all that the Indianapolis Marriott East has to offer!

For more information or to make a reservation, call 800-228-9290, or visit www.IndianapolisMarriottEast.com.

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