Fun at Royal Pin

Hey NASCAR fans! Did you make it out to the Brickyard 400 this year?

I kept hearing how low attendance was going to be, but did you know it drew in an estimated crowd of 180,000. I’d say that’s quite a few people. Its bigger than most other events in Indianapolis that I’ve attended. I still think fans are loyal and they will do what they can to get out and support their favorite driver – even in near 100 degree weather! Royal Pin bowlers are no different!

Yeah, it was hot. I got a pretty good burn on my shoulders and nose, and had to drink 2 waters to every beer just to stay hydrated, but I enjoyed the race! Opening ceremonies are always exciting – America the Beautiful (Reba McEntire) and the National Anthem (Rascal Flats), followed by the jets flying over always get me pumped up for whatever event I’m attending. 

I didn’t attend this event alone. Royal Pin locations Southern Bowl and Western Bowl both had NASCAR bowling leagues. In these leagues bowlers enjoyed 15 weeks of light competition and meeting new people with similar interests. The leagues ended last week and all teams from both bowling centers received tickets to the Brickyard 400.

So Kristi King from Southern Bowl, Doug Hall from Western Bowl, the grill master of Royal Pin Leisure Centers, Jim Doty, several bowlers and I had a tailgate party and walked in to the race together. The tailgate party was a perk of the bowling league. In addition to the race tickets bowlers got parking passes, vouchers for Brickyard souvenirs, free food, sodas, water, and yes, even beer.

Paul Menard’s victory over Jeff Gordon (also a bowling fan) was a bit of a surprise for most. But you don’t have to be a champion bowler to win tickets to next year’s race, just join the Royal Pin’s NASCAR bowling league next year and you’re in. If you’re a real fanatic about NASCAR look for our merchandise bowl league where you can get bowling balls or bowling pins with photos and designs of your favorite driver.

Thanks to all of you for joining the league! You’re welcome to add comments to this post, or upload photos to this or our Facebook Fan page. We enjoy getting to know you outside of they Royal Pin walls as well!