The starting field of the 2007 Indianapolis 500 in formation before the start. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Visual Description: 33 guys trying to beat each other out for a parking spot.
PAXDEN = EXPAND, VALROF = FLAVOR, TTEECD = DETECT, REAUKE = EUREKA, SIVONI = VISION, CAEEIP = APIECE — Giving us: ENDFLRDTTEKAVINACE
Clue/Question: Even though it’s a road race, the Indianapolis 500 is a – – –
Scott Dixon makes his pole-winning qualification run for the 2008 Indianapolis 500 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Answer: TRACK-AND-FIELD EVENT
(One of the longest answers I can ever remember! Funny/different kind of pun. There is a new clue word in this puzzle, in “eureka”! All the jumbling was very good too. The answer letter layout was remarkable. I’m sure that more than a few of you had some difficulty in solving this one. The cartoon and the driver’s comments set up the gag very nicely. Sorry about the delay, folks. It was a busy long weekend. Be well and do good, friends.) — YUR
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I got it, I got it!!!! OMWord….three clue letters in each word. A hyphenated answer. Just really happy there were no dreaded ” “s. Grand puzzler. Actually got the clue words pretty quickly. And thought I’d get all gummed up on the answer. I figured “event” for the last word and “and” for the middle of the hyphenated word…the rest kinda fell into place. YEA!