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Crazy for Indy

Summer 2007 - Entertainment
Written by Erin Clark
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana A high whine begins in the distance, reverberating in that place between the chest and the pit of the stomach. The smell of burning alcohol (used for fuel) hangs heavy in the air, alongside waves of heat. The speedway stands are silent. The whine deepens a little, grows louder, and then those listening hear another chasing the first … then two … then 10. Suddenly, an Indy car bursts into view of the Turn 1 bleachers and thousands of people surge to their feet with a roar.
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All Out in Iowa

Summer 2007 - Entertainment
Written by Sara James
Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, Iowa The Iowa State Fair is one of the biggest parties in the Midwest, belying Iowa’s traditional image of tranquil cornfields and laid-back citizenry. “Describing it just doesn’t do it justice,” said Iowan Wendell Hall, 72. “I’ve been to the Illinois State Fair and the Florida State Fair, and they’re comparable to our county fairs. Ours is just a whale of a good time.” Approaching the fairground can be overwhelming. From miles away, cars are parked in any spot available. Homeowners close to the fairground often sit outside their houses and offer their driveways to fairgoers for a price.
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