Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Wrapup: Day 1


I really hope I don't have to use this photograph too much during the month. Sure, it's funny, but that's no replacement for race cars making fliers at "The Brickyard".

Top speed for today belongs to Ernie Triplett and Deacon Litz in that rowboat in 1933. Nothing else got to really take to the track after the rains hit this morning. As for tomorrow, it's actually looking good between about 9 AM and 4 PM, which means we should easily get some cars on-track for some hot laps. After 4, the chance for storms goes up (as it always does in this part of the world).

Some notes from today:

-Sarah Fisher is going to give away a ride in a 2-seater via twitter at some point in the month, so keep an eye out for that. Great move on her part.

-It's looking like Oriol Servia will be heading up Rahal-Letterman's effort this month. Expect an announcement tomorrow, says Curt Cavin.

-Sam Schmidt Motorsports, apparently because they were bored from watching the track get wet, came up with a new nickname for rocker-of-pink Alex Lloyd. Get ready, 'cause this one's a doozy: Pink Lloyd. Fantastic! Shine on, you crazy diamonds!

-Tony Kanaan found the best picture ever of Mario Moraes, flanked by his brothers, and I get the feeling that Tony will never let Mario live it down. Check it out...

-More from TK: a preview of what we might see when his hair gets a little longer. 'Frony Kanaan

-Curt Cavin got bored and ate some donuts.

Exciting day, for sure! Hopefully we'll get some action in tomorrow.

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