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18 metromix.com 5.27.10 BYRYANCHECKEYE SPECIALTOMETROMIX heSnakepit has longbeena source oflocalapocryphal lore, withlurid tales ofdrunkendebau- chery, violenceand wanton hedonism that would shame Heliogabalus.At anevent that, for themost family- friendly, thePit servedas a dangerous reminderof what exposure to sunandalcohol cando toaperson.TheIndian- apolis MotorSpeedway fought longandhard tofirst containit and at this Indy 500, theSnake- pit returns. JesikaGunter, thecoordina- torforevent marketingfor the just oldenough to remember thebadolddays of saw my first first maleanatomy says.She was just achild. Now a youngofficialat the ing teamare trying to tapinto Speedway history toattract a anew generationofRahals andAn- drettis this willbe foranew to andbe toGunter.While peals hopes excitingfor the Therevival startedas an idea toput abeergardenin turn three, toprovide the tailgaters there the things to shady spot, foodandmoreliquidrefresh- ments should they exhaust theirown supply.Generalad- mission ticket holders hadlong wantedaplace Gunter was listening.From there, shedecided tocreatea spot todraw inamore youthfulcontingent. have tobearace fan tohaveagood the new once you comeout, you willbearace says. 1970s-80s heyday, was anin- fieldgeneraladmissionlot wherepeople wouldgather to party first and watch therace second.

you drinking, you belongin theSnake- Star new party areapays homage to thelegendarySnakepit, albeit withjust alittleless bite.