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Exploring Indianapolis with Scott McLaughlin and Sampson Levingston

Each May,  33 IndyCars scream around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 245 mph while  400,000 fans pack the stands. But there’s more to the city than the famous race that bears its name. Indianapolis rewards the curious, whether you're chasing checkered flags or chasing a bit of history.

In this episode, host Angie Orth sits down with two guests who know Indianapolis from completely different vantage points. Scott McLaughlin, the New Zealand-born IndyCar superstar and driver of the No. 3 AAA Travel Chevrolet for Team Penske, joins Angie trackside at the legendary Speedway. Then, Sampson Levingston, founder of Through 2 Eyes and the force behind Indy's celebrated Walk and Talk Tours, takes her through the  neighborhoods, monuments, and overlooked histories that make this city unforgettable.

You'll hear what it feels like to stand on the grid as 400,000 fans go silent for Taps, discover a golf course where you can swing a seven iron while IndyCars fly past at race speed, and learn why Indianapolis is one of the most walkable, perfectly planned capitals in the country. From the legacy of America's first self-made woman millionaire, to the hidden stories of Indiana Avenue, this episode will change what you look for the next time you visit Indy.

What You’ll Learn:

3:14 Why race day at IMS moves even the most seasoned drivers to tears

11:42 The only golf course in the world where IndyCars are part of the back nine

22:18 The surprising history of Monument Circle and what Lady Victory is really watching over

29:49 How Madam C.J. Walker built an empire and left an enduring legacy

41:18 A local's guide to the perfect Indianapolis itinerary

Connect with Scott McLaughlin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smclaughlin93/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smclaughlin93

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Smclaughlin93

Website: https://www.scott-mclaughlin.com/

Connect with Sampson Levingston:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sampson_2/

Tour Website: https://www.through2eyes.com/

Tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkandtalkindy/:

What are YOU most excited to discover in Indianapolis? Tell us in the comments! 

Connect with AAA:

Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa 

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