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Occasionally the Speedway plays host to special VIP experiences for race fans. Actor, producer and director, Rob Reiner, just happened be that special fan today! Just to name a few, Reiner has directed When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride and Stand By Me.

Reiner arrived with his entourage of close family and friends this afternoon to get a behind the scenes look at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  They were then treated to hot laps in a Chevy Camaro driven by IZOD IndyCar Series driver, Sarah Fisher. Sarah was happy to take them around the track, top speed maxing out at about 130 MPH!

Rob Reiner at IMS, Sarah Fisher in the Driver's seat.

Upon exiting the car after his hot laps Reiner was speechless! Reiner said, “Oh my god! And we were going 100 miles per hour slower than they [drivers] go!”

Reiner and his family then toured the Pagoda and Hall of Fame Museum.  Another great day to be a race fan at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

As my freshman year of college quickly came to an end, it was time to search for a summer job. After trying to come up with a job that would be more exciting than my regular hometown summer employment, I realized it was a hopeless search. A week into summer, however, I was offered a job that sent my summer racing onto a different track. That track may be better known as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, or as most may call it, the racing capital of the world. An internship with the New Media department was right up my alley. Recently declaring my journalism major at the spectacular institution of Indiana University, this internship would provide me with great experience. The requirements of the job were explained ahead of time, but the real perks were yet to be found out.

Screenshot of what I've been doing

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