What a race!!
This past Sunday I was very lucky to be able to go see the Indianapolis 500 for the second year in a row (here's the post from last year). I think I've been hooked. Nothing compares to the speed, the crowd, the noise, and the excitement of being in those stands to see the biggest racing spectacle in the world.
This year's race day was the hottest since 1978, and the third hottest ever. I was a little concerned that it would be too much for me to handle. Fortunately, Betsy's family knows the ins and outs of race day, and were completely perpared. We had plenty to drink, plenty to eat, and plenty of sunblock. My seat also managed to be in the shade through most of the second half of the race, which was a huge plus!
It was a very exciting race, too. We had 7 crashes (the first was on the very first lap!), and a photo finish. For the majority of the race Dan Wheldon kept the lead, but the final pitstop completely shuffled the lineup. In the end it was down to Marco Andretti (yes, that Andretti) and Sam Hornish, Jr.. Hornish managed to pass Marco on the inside just in time to take the win. It was the second closest margin of victory in Indy 500 history. And I saw it!! Awesome!
What a day. I hope I can get a spot next year.
1 comment:
Glad you had a good time. Keith came home from last year's race and said it was the best ever. Keith came home this year and THIS Year's race was the best ever. Patty wants to go to the race next year. I still prefer the USGP.
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