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INtake Thursday, May 25, 2006 CONTENTS STAFF INTRO 3

33 DiningMany equate good ribs

with ramshackle restaurants.Hoghead’s BBQ in Broad Ripplechallenges that notion.

40 MoviesRead reviews of “The

Da Vinci Code” and “X-Men:The Last Stand.”

44 At HomeBook, CD, DVD, video game and TV reviews for

your home entertainment.

46 MusicThe Top 10 picks for live acts in and around town.

51 NightlifeUnsightly swingers and ex-

perimental drunk girls. Welcome toINtake’s newest feature, Dear Cab-bie by Mike Shimmercore.

56 Day-by-DayEvents to keep your schedule packed each and

every day of the week.

119 Mind GamesHoroscopes, comics and crossword puzzle.

I N D U L G E

Contrary to what many have written, the Indy 500 is far fromirrelevant. INtake’s Matt Gonzales talks to race historians,drivers and Tony George Jr., who tell us why. PAGE 21On the cover: Tony George Jr. leans on the No. 33 SkoalBandit car that was driven by race car driver Teo Fabi in1983 — the year Tony George Jr. was born. The car is in thepermanent collection of the Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayHall of Fame Museum.

C O V E R S T O R Y

16 WorklifeBehind the curtains of American Cabaret Theatre.

18 AdventureDance and stretch your frustrations away with nia, a

form of fitness fusion that blends yoga and tribal boogie.

19 Food & DrinkTailgate at the track with these healthy snacks.

I N S I G H T

17 StyleGet revved up for race day

with these redneck-inspired duds.

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C O N T A C T S

INSIDEFor the week beginning Thursday, May 25, 2006

6 Free SpeechThis week’s top news stories, the weekly online poll

and ’Prompted,’ reactions to current events by the INtakeBlog Squad.

8 Seen & HeardImages and sound bites from recent local news, plus

Literal Arts and Grey Matters.

10 PerspectivesIndependent Streak by Jill Brooks, King’s Eye Land

by John King, and INtake staffpick of the week.

10 Indy FacesThose parade floats

don’t build themselves, youknow. This artist does.

12 Indy PlacesTire art takes over Mass.

Ave. for the month of May withArtful Tread.

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Y ou’ve got the cooler. You’ve got the tickets. You’ve got yourfavorite NASCAR T-shirt. You’re ready for the Allstate 400at the Brickyard, right? Wrong.

If you’re planning to camp out in the Coke Lot and indulge in somenon-NASCAR-sponsored festivities for the next three days, you’re go-ing to need more than that. Lucky for you, all you need is an INtake and some money and you’ll

be ready to go. From where to get condoms to where to refill yourcooler to where to sleep it off, we’ve got you covered. Want to knowhow to pick-up a race car driver? We asked. How about how not toget arrested? We asked that, too.Just start reading. We promise it won’t take as long as 43 cars driv-

ing around a 2.5-mile track 160 times to figure out what you need.

HITTINGTHE BRICKS

Everything you need to survive andthrive during a wild NASCAR weekend.

By Kimiko Martinezkimiko.martinez@intakeweekly.com

Indianapolis Star and INtake file photos

Michelle Pemberton / INtake

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Get mulletextensions

Pay a little homage tothe dearly departed ’80sor to mullet king Billy RayCyrus.

Up-and-coming racecar driver Wade Cunning-ham, 2006 Indy Pro Serieschampion, didn’t want towait the six months or sothat it would have takento grow his own, so he de-cided to fake it till hecould make it.

“I went to a Retro Re-wind night and decided Iwanted to go as ’80s as Ipossibly could,” the 21-year-old Kiwi-turned-Hoosier said. “It wasdown past my shoulders.Very Billy Ray Cyrus.”

Hair extensions (mulletand otherwise) can costbetween $130 and $250,plus the cost of hair, ac-cording to Katie Jones,owner of Savvy Salon inBroad Ripple.

Check with your stylistor try one of these:

Rent an RVIt’s really the way to go — all the conveniences of

home and camping in one. Just roll up, hook up (orstart the generator) and you’ve got an air-condi-tioned, bedroom/bathroom/kitchen on wheels.

“Everything’s right there,” said Ed Barrett, ownerof A-Aaron RV Rent. “You don’t have to go out torestaurants or pay for a hotel or motel. And you’reright next to the track.”

A seven-person RV starts around $1295 at A-Aaron RV Rent, including 115 free miles per day, Bar-rett said. But potential renters need to rememberthat costs can be higher when including insurance,taxes, deposits, etc.

Still, at less than $200 per person that’s probablycheaper than a hotel for three nights, plus $3-per-gal-lon gas running back and forth to where you’re stay-ing and eating out.

Bring it to the trackMore in keeping with the old Boy

Scout “Be Prepared” motto, load up on:! Water: Staying hydrated should be atthe top of your list. Plus, you neverknow when you might want a littleimpromptu wet T-shirt contest. ! Hand sanitizer: You know theguy in front of you didn’t washhis hands when he came out ofthe bathroom.

And he just put his hands all overthat railing. Ew. Carry a travel-sizedbottle. ! Sunscreen: Red’s a predominant color inNASCAR. It looks better onclothes, not skin.! Shades: Whetheryou’re sporting the Ray-Bans or the big-eyedJackie O style, sunglassesare a must. Glare sucks.! Gum: Breath mints. Bi-naca. Whatever. You’renever going to get any ac-tion if your breath smells.! Baby wipes: Don’t wasteyour precious water. Wipedown and get rid of some ofthe sun-baked soil that’s linger-ing on your skin. Yes, it’s partlytan. The rest is just dirt. (Thesealso work well for wiping downport-o-let seats — that is, for thosegals who haven’t mastered hovering.)! Deodorant: Bring it. Use it. If it’s aero-sol, share.! Tickets: You might need those.! Snacks: To sop up the alcohol or when themunchies strike. Plus, who wants to pay $5for a hot dog?! Cooler: Everyone needs a place to stash hisor her grub. And, uh, beer. Don’t forget theice. Make sure it’s small enough to keep be-tween the seats at the track (maximum 14inches by 14 inches to take in the Speedway).! Scanner, camera, binoculars: All the tools

to be a Class A peeping Tom. Becauseyou’re a Class A racing fan, of course.These are for use at the track, not outside. ! Cash money: For beer runs, NASCARmerch, nachos and more.! Cushion: Metal seats. Several hours sit-ting. Yeah, bring a cushion.! Rain gear: It IS Indiana. Bring an um-brella or a poncho. Or at least a change ofclothes.

! Patience: Axl Rose sang it. And you’regonna need it.

“Local law enforcement agencies do agreat job working with Speedway staffgetting visitors in and out of facilitiesquickly and smoothly. But any time yougather this many fans together, you’re go-ing to experience some sort of delay dur-ing the course of the day,” said RonGreen, Indianapolis Motor Speedway’sdirector of public relations.

Getting ready for the race:

A-Aaron RV Rent 959 Sayre Drive, Greenwood(317) 289-7368www.aaronrvrent.comCruise America/KCA Auto11771 Technology Lane, Suite 200,Fishers(800) 327-7799Cruise America/E-Z Way Rental502 State Road 267, Mooresville(800) 327-7799www.cruiseamerica.comFamily RV Rentals 5049 N 300 E., Whiteland(317) 535-9777www.familyrv-rentals.com

DL Lowry Salon1300 E. 86th St.(317) 843-2611Lush: The Art of Hair by Danita White4507 E. 82nd St.(317) 842-5874Reeda Todd AvedaLifestyle Salon11693 Fall Creek Road(317) 595-6300Savvy Salon823 Broad Ripple Ave.(317) 253-9455

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Home on wheels: Fans can stay near the track inrides like these from A-Aaron RV Rent in Greenwood.

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How to get away from a sloppy ‘suitor’Most of us (even etiquette

mavens) have been hit on bysomeone who has had a fewtoo many or who is just notour type. When fending off adrunk, overeager or offensive“suitor,” consider the follow-ing:

! Being hit on is a compli-ment (Why not?). So what ifthe beer goggles are on: He orshe thinks you look prettygood. Try to be flattered.

! Use consideration, respectand honesty to filter your re-sponse. Take a breath and con-sider that you too may be in acelebratory state of mindsomeday when you hit onsomeone.

How would you want to betreated? Try to be nice but di-rect. The scene could play outlike this (this could be a maleor female speaking):

“Hey! How’re you doin’? Areyou on your own? Can I buyyou a drink?”

“Thanks for asking: You areso nice. But I don’t think so.Bye.”

“C’mon, let’s hang out!”“I said no thanks. I’m leaving

soon with my friends.”Or: “I’m driving tonight and

not drinking.”Or: “Buddy, my 250

pound, 6’ 4” boyfriend(uh, girlfriend) isstanding right next tome. I think you’dbetter move on.Have a goodnight.”

If none ofthese lines work,you’re going tohave to be ex-tremely direct andclear in your re-jection. (Honestyis the best policy.)Or move on to thenext party.

— Dawn Stanyon ofthe Emily Post Institute

How to avoid thedrunk tank

Straight from the mouth ofCapt. Alan Jones, SpeedwayPolice Department (who, backin his day, used to be the onein the throngs of track-goerstrying to avoid getting arrestedhimself):! The police want you to havefun.

It’s a party atmosphere. Wewant people to come out andhave a good time. We justdon’t want anyone to get hurtin the process.! Avoiding the ripple effect.

One of the situations we’veexperienced out there is theripple effect — one individualgets shoved into another per-son, who shoves them backinto someone else and it justgets bigger and bigger, growingout of control. So we try tokeep that from happening.! It’s not the time to stand outfrom the crowd.

This is such a huge event. Insheer numbers, we’re getting400,000 people at one inter-section on one day. That bringswith it some unique chal-lenges.

And it’s August, which isn’tthe coolest time of year, sopeople are going to be con-

suming lots of liquids, some ofwhich contains alcohol.

But we’ve got bigger con-cerns than a guy walkingaround with a beer in hishands. We’re looking for thepeople who show up lookingfor trouble.

If someone is of age and notdrawing unnecessary attentionto himself, if they’re a little bitintoxicated and not impedingtraffic or causing a disturbanceor doing something that’s go-ing to get themselves or othershurt, then they’re not going to

have a whole lot of issues. People who end up getting

arrested put themselves in theposition to draw attention tothemselves.

If there are all these peopleout there and all this stuff go-ing on and an officer pullsYOU out of a crowd of 100,000people, you are obviously in-volved in something that haspeaked that policeman’s inter-est.! Words of wisdom.

All things in moderation. Ican’t stress that enough.

Dos and don’ts while you’remilling around the track

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No fun: Avoid acting like an idiot and you’ll likely avoid the fates of thesepeople cuffed on the street outside the track after a fight.

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Signing up: Driver Wade Cunningham, 21, signs autographs in BroadRipple for fans Megan Western, 21, and Jenn McKibben, 22. Cunninghamsays asking a driver for an autograph is a great way to break the ice.

How to pick up a race car driverDo’s and Don’ts from 2006

Indy Pro Series championWade Cunningham.Do know what you’re talkingabout. There’s a differencebetween NASCAR, IRL andFormula One. And driverscan get annoyed (even insult-ed) if you don’t know yourracing basics.

“Girls will say, ‘Indy ProSeries? Is that likeNASCAR?’ ” Cunninghamsaid. “Big turn off.”Don’t be a gold digger. Know-ing what you’re talking aboutis one thing. But these guysget around . . . and aroundand around and around. Soit’s not like they can’t smell agirl who’s looking to date arace car driver from the thirdturn, 160 laps away.

Do ask for an autograph. It’s agreat icebreaker that showsyou’re interested and getsyou up close and personalwith the driver.

“Especially if it’s on a bodypart,” said Cunningham, aself-professed ass man.Don’t be a whore. Lookinggood is one thing. Flashing alittle breast for an autographshows you’re an, uh, admiringfan. But don’t push it. Throwout the line, and if they’re in-terested, they’ll bite back.Do know where the party’s at.In the pits before the race,many drivers are pretty pre-occupied. But afterward, theyjust want to unwind.

“The real racer chasersknow to hit Landsharks,”Cunningham said.

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Applebee’s NeighborhoodGrill, 5664 Crawfordsville Road.Bar & Grill. $$. (317) 257-8222.Arby’s, 5950 Crawfordsville Road.Fast food. $. (317) 240-3605.Billy O’Neal’s Pub & Eatery,7445 W. 10th St. Variety. $$$.(317) 273-8076.Bud’s Tavern, 3015 LafayetteRoad. Bar & Grill. $$. (317) 926-2837.Cairo Café, 3047 Lafayette Road.Middle-Eastern, Vegetarian. $$$.(317) 926-2233.Cici’s Pizza, 5850 CrawfordsvilleRoad. Pizza. $. (317) 247-4431.Denny’s, 6241 CrawfordsvilleRoad. Variety. $$. (317) 247-9384.Fat Cat Bar, 3744 LafayetteRoad. Bar & Grill. $$. (317) 291-9706.Flag Room at Brickyard Cross-ing, 4400 W. 16th St. Bar & Grill,variety. $$$. (317) 492-2701.Ginza, 5380 W. 38th St. Japa-nese, steakhouse. $$$$. (317)298-3838.Hardee’s, 2525 N. High SchoolRoad. Fast food. $$. (317) 291-9270.Iron Skillet Restaurant, 2489W. 30th St. Seafood, variety. $$$.(317) 923-6353.Joe’s Grille 5, 3830 GeorgetownRoad. Bar & Grill, $$. (317) 291-6724.Long John Silver’s SeafoodShoppe, 3350 W. 16th St. Fastfood, seafood. $. (317) 632-2324.Lone Star Steakhouse, 5116 W.38th St. Bar, steakhouse. $$$.(317) 293-9095.

Machu Picchu, 5356 W. 38th St.South American. $$$. (317) 388-8689.Marbles Southern Cookery,2310 Lafayette Road. Barbecue. $.(317) 687-0631.Mug-N-Bun Drive-In, 5211 W.10th St. Fast food, variety. $$.(317) 244-5669.Nick’s Chili Parlor, 2621 La-fayette Road. Variety. $. (317)924-5005.O’Charley’s, 5130 W. 38th St.Bar & Grill. $$. (317) 328-7986.Olive Garden, 5515 W. 38th St.Italian. $$. (317) 293-4725.Pa & Ma’s Barbecue, 974 W.27th St. Barbecue, Southern/SoulFood. $$. (317) 924-3698.Pizza Hut, 5570 CrawfordsvilleRoad. Pizza. $$. (317) 247-6649.Ponderosa Steakhouse, 5519W. 38th St. Steakhouse, variety.$$. (317) 388-1716.Ruben’s Que, 2440 LafayetteRoad, A3. Barbecue, Southern/Soul Food. $$. (317) 423-7001.Saigon Restaurant, 3103 La-fayette Road. Vietnamese, vege-tarian. $$. (317) 927-7270.Sino Buffet, 5698 CrawfordsvilleRoad. Chinese, Japanese/sushi. $$.(317) 243-0088.Taco Bell, 3520 W. 16th St. Fastfood. $. (317) 631-4604. 6215Crawfordsville Road. (317) 244-8226.Union Jack Pub, 6225 W. 25thSt. Pizza. $$. (317) 243-3300.Wendy’s, 2320 CunninghamRoad. Fast food. $. (317) 241-6514.

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TRACK POCKET GUIDESUPPLIESWhere to get groceries:Condoms, Doritos, beef jerky . . . allthe necessities for a High Life weekend.1. Kroger5718 Crawfordsville Road.2. Marsh Supermarket6121 Crawfordsville Road.Village Pantry3. 3360 W. 16th St.4. 5502 W. 34th St.5. 3801 W. Michigan St.6. LoBill Foods2802 Lafayette Road.

Where to get gas and grub:Beer will give you gas, but not the kind thatmakes your car go.7. Marathon Station5259 W. 10th St.8. Par Petroleum5208 W. 10th St.9. Speedway4155 W. 10th St.10. Thornton Oil Co.5760 Crawfordsville Road.

Where to fill up your cooler:I’m sure you stocked up. But parties happen.11. Community Spirits1002 Tibbs Ave.12. Cork and Bottle5252 Crawfordsville Road.13. Pitstop Liquors4747 W. 16th St.14. Speedway Liquors1402 Main St.15. Stafford Liquors3463 W. 16th St.16. United Package Liquors5959 Crawfordsville Road.

POINTS OF INTERESTWhere to belly up to a bar:Sometimes a cold beer in a cold glass at anactual bar (not the fold-out table) is nice.17. AVG Pub3520 W. 16th St.18. Bid Daddy Ray’s4444 W. 10th St.19. Hi Neighbor Tavern3422 W. 10th St.20. John Henry’s Pub4810 W. 34th St.21. Mike’s Speedway Lounge3701 W. 16th St.22. Phoenix Bar & Grill3730 W. 16th St.23. Scotty’s Georgetown Lounge4641 W. 30th St.24. Winners Circle Lounge4880 Crawfordsville Road.

Where to get paid adultentertainment:Just in case you didn’t see enough ta-tasduring the day.25. Brad’s Gold Club3551 Lafayette Road.26. Club Venus3535 W. 16th St.27. Wild Cheri Show Club4884 Crawfordsville Road.

Where to hook up:Wireless Internet, silly. If you don’t havegame, there’s nothing we can do to helpyou. (Yes, it’s coincidental that this is listedright after the adult entertainment.)28. Westview Healthplex3660 Guion Road, (317) 920-7400.

EMERGENCY CONTACTWhere to get stitched upSmashing beer cans against your foreheadwas hilarious — till you grabbed the full one.29. Westside Community Health Center2732 W. Michigan St., (317) 554-4600.30. Westview Hospital EmergencyRoom3630 Guion Road, (317) 920-7170.

Where to get Fido stitched upIn case the pet drank too much beer.31. Lafayette Road Veterinary Hospital2901 Lafayette Road, (317) 926-2467.32. Noah’s Westside Animal Hospital5901 Crawfordsville Road, (317) 244-7651.

Quick guide to placesaround the track withina mile and a half.

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Aug. 57 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Public gates open.10:10 a.m.: Qualifying (two laps, all positions).1:30 to 2:30 p.m.: Practice.3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Final practice.

Aug. 67 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Public gates open.2:10 p.m.: NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver introductions.2:30 p.m.: 13th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard(160 laps/400 miles).