Page 21 - AAA Magazine – AAA Ohio Auto Club – May 2020

Brickyard has served as the testing ground for all manner of technical automobile advancements, from tires to engine configurations.
“Many things that started there continue on in the production level of car manufacturing,” said Mario.
Regarding the Indianapolis 500 itself, Mario said,
“It’s our Super Bowl. The tradition is so solid and so long. It’s an event that defines your career in so many ways.
“The month of May is magic around Indy. It’s a festival. We take advantage of what Indy has to offer, that’s for sure.”
And that would include an obligatory pit stop at St. Elmo Steak House for its famous sinus-clearing shrimp cocktail.
Mario’s little-known passion is opera. He claims to sing several opera arias in Italian.
“I love it,” he said. “It’s the kind of music that gives you goosebumps.”
As they say, music calms the savage beast.
If you’re interested in visiting Indianapolis, talk to your AAA Travel professional or visit AAA.com for complete trip planning assistance.
For information about Indianapolis’ 200th Anniversary celebration events, visit indyturns200.com. The 2020 Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Aug. 23.
William J. Purpura is editor of AAA Magazine.
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