Local social club to host Opulence at the Speedway

Luxury is coming to the Indianapolis 500. Guests will be able to enjoy the Indy 500 qualifications weekend with a blend of style, glamor and camaraderie during Opulence at the Speedway, an upscale event for Black and brown Hoosiers hosted by the Opulent Crowns of the Heartland, a social club for women. The event, which takes place on May 18, will feature VIP hospitality, exclusive access, special guest appearances and more, said Christia Hicks, vice president of Opulent Crowns of the Heartland. “We are very lucky to have this partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and this will be an annual event,” Hicks said. “We definitely want to open up the racing community to some folks that may not necessarily have been exposed to racing and may not have felt like they’ve been welcomed in the space.” Opulent Crowns of the Heartland was founded in 2018, when a group of 29 women, each of whom are doctors, lawyers, C suite executives and philanthropists, got together to go see Michelle Obama speak at an event hosted by the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, Jessica Brand, event chair, told the Recorder. The social club focuses on creating social events and civic activities...