Indianapolis Stadium

Bluenoser · 05-10-2016, 07:05 AM

Looking for ideas for a Stadium Name for my Indianapolis Racers franchise. Anyone from the area or familiar with it that would have a good suggestion?

Don't really care to go the corporate route, something about the city/history maybe?

Thanks for any/all ideas.

TC Dale · 05-10-2016, 07:45 AM

In some other personal games in the past, when I had an Indy team, I called the stadium The Brickyards in honor of the Indianapolis 500. Since you are using the Racer nickname, it might be a nice choice or a jumping off point to inspire another name or so.

Good Luck!

BigRed75 · 05-10-2016, 07:47 AM

Oscar Charleston immediately springs to mind.

Bush Stadium was the long-time old home of baseball in Indianapolis

Splitter24 · 05-10-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TC Dale

In some other personal games in the past, when I had an Indy team, I called the stadium The Brickyards in honor of the Indianapolis 500. Since you are using the Racer nickname, it might be a nice choice or a jumping off point to inspire another name or so.

Good Luck!

I second The Brickyard.

cmaug · 05-10-2016, 10:00 AM

A 3rd for The Brickyard

VARoadstter · 05-10-2016, 11:16 AM

How about - Hoosier Daddy

catcherjul · 05-10-2016, 12:21 PM

Dow AgroSciences

This is the name I chose for my fictional league. Its a very big company that make around 6-8 billion $$$ per year based in Indianapolis

petrovnik · 05-10-2016, 05:55 PM

Rough ideas off the top of my head:

The Indians play at Victory Field, so that would be an option.

You have several options for local geographical features: Victory Field (and Lucas Oil Stadium) are situated near the White River State Park (and, obviously, the White River, which cuts across the city). There is also the large Eagle Creek Reservoir on the northwest side of the city and a fairly elaborate canal system that runs from Victory Field/the NCAA offices/the state museum on the southside up through the northside of the city. Any of those could work for local geographical markers.

On the west side of the city is a town called Speedway, if you wanted something racing themed but not tied directly to the IMS.

If you change your mind on corporate sponsorship, Eli Lilly is one of the largest employers and would make at least a classy sounding stadium name.

The Bayh family (pronounced "buy") is a political dynasty in the state, including governor and the U.S. Senate if you'd like it named after a prominent local figure(s).

Indy's nickname is the "circle city" (which also is the basis for its very respectable city flag) due to the large Monument Circle in the heart of downtown. I have a league based on city high schools that culminates in the Circle City Series.

Indiana is also known as the crossroads of America, and Indianapolis sits nearly dead center in the state. Crossroads Field/Park/Stadium might make sense, and also have a more subtle driving theme to it.

The Game · 05-11-2016, 07:11 AM

I use Lucas Oil Stadium for my Arrows, now called the Racers for MLB 2025. Kev24Fan edited this, i think. Kingdome.

Bluenoser · 05-11-2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by petrovnik

Rough ideas off the top of my head:

The Indians play at Victory Field, so that would be an option.

You have several options for local geographical features: Victory Field (and Lucas Oil Stadium) are situated near the White River State Park (and, obviously, the White River, which cuts across the city). There is also the large Eagle Creek Reservoir on the northwest side of the city and a fairly elaborate canal system that runs from Victory Field/the NCAA offices/the state museum on the southside up through the northside of the city. Any of those could work for local geographical markers.

On the west side of the city is a town called Speedway, if you wanted something racing themed but not tied directly to the IMS.

If you change your mind on corporate sponsorship, Eli Lilly is one of the largest employers and would make at least a classy sounding stadium name.

The Bayh family (pronounced "buy") is a political dynasty in the state, including governor and the U.S. Senate if you'd like it named after a prominent local figure(s).

Indy's nickname is the "circle city" (which also is the basis for its very respectable city flag) due to the large Monument Circle in the heart of downtown. I have a league based on city high schools that culminates in the Circle City Series.

Indiana is also known as the crossroads of America, and Indianapolis sits nearly dead center in the state. Crossroads Field/Park/Stadium might make sense, and also have a more subtle driving theme to it.

Thanks for this info. So I did some digging on the whole "Circle City" thing ( The Circle City: An Indianapolis Tradition - FunCityFinder ) and decided to use "Monument Field" in Honour of the War Museum and Sailors Monument.
Thanks all for the feedback.

risp2out · 05-11-2016, 11:23 AM

the Quarry (in honor of the "cutters")

Ty Cobb · 05-11-2016, 12:55 PM

Pit Row?

joshuar9476 · 05-11-2016, 01:21 PM

I live in Indiana just south of Indianapolis. What most people here have said is correct. For years and years the local team played at Owen J Bush Stadium. It was originally called Perry Stadium for the owner at the time. Before that they were located at Washington Park.There was talk in the early 80s of a pro team playing at the Hoosier Dome (later called the RCA Dome) of Colts fame. Finally the team moved to a brand new stadium, Victory Field in downtown Indy.

That covers the history of ballparks in Indianapolis. Now, you could use the Brickyard moniker. I actually like that too. Gov Frank O'Bannon was a popular Governor that died in office in 2003. The Indianapolis Racers actually played their games at the Pacer's Market Square Arena. The Colts play at Lucas Oil Stadium while the Pacers now play at Banker's Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Hoosiers play baseball at Bart Kaufman Field. The Purdue Boilermakers play at Alexander Field.

Finally, Indianapolis has historically been known as Naptown, The Circle City, and the Crossroads of America. It is located in Marion County.

Edit: Aaaaaand I just saw you went with Monument Field after the beautiful Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the circle. That seems perfect.

Bluenoser · 05-11-2016, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by joshuar9476

I live in Indiana just south of Indianapolis. What most people here have said is correct. For years and years the local team played at Owen J Bush Stadium. It was originally called Perry Stadium for the owner at the time. Before that they were located at Washington Park.There was talk in the early 80s of a pro team playing at the Hoosier Dome (later called the RCA Dome) of Colts fame. Finally the team moved to a brand new stadium, Victory Field in downtown Indy.

That covers the history of ballparks in Indianapolis. Now, you could use the Brickyard moniker. I actually like that too. Gov Frank O'Bannon was a popular Governor that died in office in 2003. The Indianapolis Racers actually played their games at the Pacer's Market Square Arena. The Colts play at Lucas Oil Stadium while the Pacers now play at Banker's Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Hoosiers play baseball at Bart Kaufman Field. The Purdue Boilermakers play at Alexander Field.

Finally, Indianapolis has historically been known as Naptown, The Circle City, and the Crossroads of America. It is located in Marion County.

Edit: Aaaaaand I just saw you went with Monument Field after the beautiful Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the circle. That seems perfect.

Thanks for the info, much appreciated. When you get right down to it, there's a lot of good choices that could be made for a name.

The Game · 05-11-2016, 07:16 PM

Blue, Silvams fictional set has some really cool retro style parks.
I use this as Alamo Field. Looks like a pitchers heaven.

cody8200 · 05-11-2016, 08:07 PM

Indy is interesting (I live here) as it has the second most war monuments in the United States (#1 being D.C.). Great choice on the name!

Greenbay · 05-13-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

Looking for ideas for a Stadium Name for my Indianapolis Racers franchise. Anyone from the area or familiar with it that would have a good suggestion?

Don't really care to go the corporate route, something about the city/history maybe?

Thanks for any/all ideas.

I'm playing as Padres GM. In my league the Arizona Diamondbacks moved to Indianapolis in 2017 and became the Cannons. Their stadium is Indianapolis Fields.

Padreman · 05-13-2016, 08:17 PM

I have relocated the white sox there became the Indianapolis Racers okay in Indy 500 stadium

The Game · 05-13-2016, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Padreman

I have relocated the white sox there became the Indianapolis Racers okay in Indy 500 stadium

Padreman · 05-13-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Game

Sorry bro but there can only be one team and Chicago and Cubs have a more historical stadium

05-10-2016, 07:45 AM	#2
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,755	In some other personal games in the past, when I had an Indy team, I called the stadium The Brickyards in honor of the Indianapolis 500. Since you are using the Racer nickname, it might be a nice choice or a jumping off point to inspire another name or so. Good Luck! __________________ ---------------------------------- “Don't go around saying the world owes you a living, the world owes you nothing, it was here first.” Mark Twain.

05-10-2016, 07:47 AM	#3
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05-11-2016, 07:11 AM	#9
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05-11-2016, 01:21 PM	#13
joshuar9476 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Indiana Posts: 268	I live in Indiana just south of Indianapolis. What most people here have said is correct. For years and years the local team played at Owen J Bush Stadium. It was originally called Perry Stadium for the owner at the time. Before that they were located at Washington Park.There was talk in the early 80s of a pro team playing at the Hoosier Dome (later called the RCA Dome) of Colts fame. Finally the team moved to a brand new stadium, Victory Field in downtown Indy. That covers the history of ballparks in Indianapolis. Now, you could use the Brickyard moniker. I actually like that too. Gov Frank O'Bannon was a popular Governor that died in office in 2003. The Indianapolis Racers actually played their games at the Pacer's Market Square Arena. The Colts play at Lucas Oil Stadium while the Pacers now play at Banker's Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Hoosiers play baseball at Bart Kaufman Field. The Purdue Boilermakers play at Alexander Field. Finally, Indianapolis has historically been known as Naptown, The Circle City, and the Crossroads of America. It is located in Marion County. Edit: Aaaaaand I just saw you went with Monument Field after the beautiful Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the circle. That seems perfect. __________________ All of my 2013 Drop Shadow Logos located here Last edited by joshuar9476; 05-11-2016 at 01:24 PM.

05-10-2016, 07:05 AM	#1
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 13,684	Indianapolis Stadium Looking for ideas for a Stadium Name for my Indianapolis Racers franchise. Anyone from the area or familiar with it that would have a good suggestion? Don't really care to go the corporate route, something about the city/history maybe? Thanks for any/all ideas.

05-10-2016, 10:00 AM	#5
cmaug Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 344	A 3rd for The Brickyard

05-10-2016, 11:16 AM	#6
VARoadstter Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 211	How about - Hoosier Daddy

05-10-2016, 12:21 PM	#7
catcherjul Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Montréal Posts: 311	Dow AgroSciences This is the name I chose for my fictional league. Its a very big company that make around 6-8 billion $$$ per year based in Indianapolis

05-10-2016, 05:55 PM	#8
petrovnik Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 3	Rough ideas off the top of my head: The Indians play at Victory Field, so that would be an option. You have several options for local geographical features: Victory Field (and Lucas Oil Stadium) are situated near the White River State Park (and, obviously, the White River, which cuts across the city). There is also the large Eagle Creek Reservoir on the northwest side of the city and a fairly elaborate canal system that runs from Victory Field/the NCAA offices/the state museum on the southside up through the northside of the city. Any of those could work for local geographical markers. On the west side of the city is a town called Speedway, if you wanted something racing themed but not tied directly to the IMS. If you change your mind on corporate sponsorship, Eli Lilly is one of the largest employers and would make at least a classy sounding stadium name. The Bayh family (pronounced "buy") is a political dynasty in the state, including governor and the U.S. Senate if you'd like it named after a prominent local figure(s). Indy's nickname is the "circle city" (which also is the basis for its very respectable city flag) due to the large Monument Circle in the heart of downtown. I have a league based on city high schools that culminates in the Circle City Series. Indiana is also known as the crossroads of America, and Indianapolis sits nearly dead center in the state. Crossroads Field/Park/Stadium might make sense, and also have a more subtle driving theme to it.

05-11-2016, 11:23 AM	#11
risp2out All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 648	the Quarry (in honor of the "cutters")

05-11-2016, 07:16 PM	#15
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,807	Blue, Silvams fictional set has some really cool retro style parks. I use this as Alamo Field. Looks like a pitchers heaven. Attached Images __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

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05-13-2016, 08:17 PM	#18
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