Showing posts with label Blue Top Drive-In. Show all posts
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Sunday, March 3, 2024

The Nick Danger Trio at the Blue Top Drive-in



That time of the year to get on your boogie at the Blue Top Drive-In to see The Nick Danger Band/Trio in a super cool Drive-In environment.

The Blue Top Drive-In as it currently sits has a history dating back to 1964. I remember driving to there in staring in the mid 70s from over the boarder (Illinois). What attracted me then were the car hops (being a teenager), then as I worked on my 1969 Mustang the attraction became the automobiles from antique to muscle.

This drive-in is a must if you are in the area. If you happen to be cruising down I-80/94 and you are near Indianapolis Blvd., take a turn south for about after four stoplights and keep an eye out for the drive-in located on the East side, South of Ridge Road. Friday evenings and the weekends during the sunny days are the best time to go.

One of our bands from "the region" is The Nick Danger Band. When they play at Blue Top on Sundays they are typically a trio, however do not be surprised if you find other musicians playing. NW Indiana is just one big happy playground for these local musicians.

Here are some photographs from the afternoon. Enjoy!






















Blue Top Drive-In
8801 Indianapolis Blvd.
(just South of Ridge Road)
Highland, IN 46322



Previous blog posts: 7/26/2014, 9/27/2014, 7/15/2015
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Blue Top Drive In

Image from 7/26/2014 Blog



I knew this was coming up, however, I had forgotten when. Christi and I were at Wicker Park dog park with Bubba, when we saw all the E85 fuel cars backing out of trailers and lining up across the street. Then I remembered this must be the day at Blue Top.

We hopped in the car and drove across the street to verify what they were up to. By the time we got there the Highland police began their escort, so we quickly turned around and got ahead of them, heading to the Blue Top. This video (click here) shows us after we turned off ahead of the pack to cut back North into some parking (the alien green Kia Soul). The video shows the 8 and 9 second E85 race cars. They were all pretty cool.

It is very nice to see people step up and secure our heritage as it were. Blue Top has been around for a lot of years, built in 1938. I recently took a trip down Rt. 66 (not a full trip) and saw many of the sites. I have to say, Blue Top wins hands down.

Here are some photos from the evening. All I can say, lot of nice rides! You can check out my other blog posts by clicking here, and here.  Owe, for the gear heads that may see this page, check this blog out too (click here).















































Blue Top Drive-In
8801 Indianapolis Blvd.
(just South of Ridge Road)
Highland, IN 46322



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