City prepares for a super test

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - October 17, 2011

The big game is still months away.

But Indianapolis will be testing its ability handle the crowds.

Indy is hosting the FFA convention, which is expected to attract 50,000 people this week.

Officials say it will be a good dry run for the game in February.

The Future Farmers of America will use about 10,000 hotel rooms in the city.

Business leaders tell the Indianapolis Star the Super Bowl is a

chance to boost the city's image and convention business.
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