2008 Schedule of Events



Membership Meetings

The Chamber hosts a breakfast at
the Brickyard Crossing on the
2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 AM.
There will be no breakfast meeting in May
Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 11, Apr 8,
None in May, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 12,
Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 9.


Day at the Track

Wednesday, May 14th, 12:00-6:00 PM
Reservations required.

We will be located in the Wilbur Shaw room on Legends Row. The room will be open at 12:00 noon. We will provide lunch, snacks, drinks and garage passes. The event is open to the first 100 chamber members and guests to RSVP. You must send me a list of the number of tickets you need and $10 per person. Upon receipt of this I will send you back more detailed instructions and a ticket to enter the track. Jerry Baker will speak to our group at 4:00. Please send your request to The Chamber, 6137 Crawfordsville Rd, Box 400, Speedway, IN 46224. I will not take reservations by phone or e-mail. No rain date for this event or the golf tournament.


Chamber Lunches

The Chamber hosts two luncheons a year at the Brickyard Crossing that are free to members (2 tickets per member)

The first lunch is scheduled for January 23rd at 11:30 at the Brickyard Crossing. Lt. Governor, Becky Skillman will speak. Please RSVP to Connie Harris @ conniesharris@yahoo.com by January 16th. Each chamber member receives two free tickets. Additional tickets are available to purchase for $20.

The second luncheon date is yet to be determined. More information will follow.


Business After Hours

The chamber hosts several Business After Hours on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-7:00 at members’ locations.

April 23rd: The Harrison Retirement Center
September 17th: Location TBA


Other Chamber Events

May 1-May 11th
The Speedway Chamber, The Town Press and The Indianapolis Motor Speedway are sponsoring a
May Decorating Contest.

All Speedway residents and businesses can participate. Fill out an entry form and decorate the outside of your home and/or businesses. Starter kits and entry forms are available at The Press. Judging will take place on Sunday, May 11th and Monday, May 12th. First place winners receive $200 cash, 2 suite tickets on bump day, and a picture of your decorations will appear on the video screens at the track on Bump Day. E-mail me if you have questions. 2nd, third and honorable mention prizes will also be rewarded. We encourage all Speedway Businesses to participate.


The Chamber will host our 2nd Annual
Golf Tournament on May 13th
at the Brickyard Crossing Golf Resort.

This year we hosting it with Speedway Economic Redevelopment and have moved it to The Brickyard Crossing. There are many ways to participate through sponsorship, volunteering or playing in the tournament. See enclosed brochure.


Friday, May 23rd
The Chamber will be hosting
Rockin on Main.

The event is a street party for the entire family. Main Street will be blocked off to car traffic and the event will take place on the street. Gates will open at 5:00. There is no admission fee until 6:00 p.m. The evening will include live bands, kids’ activities, food and drink.
We would love for you to volunteer and bring your family and friends. We are hoping this will become a signature event for both The Chamber and The Town of Speedway. Volunteers will work a 2 hr shift and receive reserved parking, a free t-shirt, and a few free drink and food tickets. Please e-mail me if you are interested.


The Chamber Annual Auction is scheduled for
October 29th at the Brickyard Crossing.

The Chamber Annual Meeting is scheduled for
November 12th at Dawsons’ on Main.

In addition to these events, The Speedway Chamber of Commerce sponsors an annual Christmas Decorating Contest.

All Members will receive reminder e-mails and post cards for all evening events.