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This blog will discuss racing from a the perspective of a fan. Whether it be NASCAR to my local dirt track, and anything in between, this blog will cover it. It will be honest and uncut, so there may be some adult language.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

94th Indianapolis 500 on the Speedway's 100th Birthday.

Indy. Just mentioning this during the month of May, you know what it means. It means practice, toiling on cars, searching for the speed to take the pole for the 94th running of The Indianapolis 500. It means practicing numerous laps to get the car ready for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. It is the pursuit of history, and to become a part of it. It is about the cold bottle of milk that awaits the winner in victory lane and being draped with the winner's wreath. It is getting your face inscribed in the famous Borg Warner Trophy, known as the antique silver cup. We as fans can go to just one day, or EVERY day the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is open during the month of May. This year marks the 100th year of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's existence. There will be extra bragging rights at stake in addition to all of the traditions that makes Indy so special, such as Jim Nabors singing Back Home Again in Indiana with the Purdue Marching Band backing him, and the release of the balloons at the end of the song.. Who will win on the Speedway's 100th Birthday? Could Helio Castroneves join A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, and Rick Mears as a 4 time winner? Could Marco Andretti score the second win for the Andretti family, the first since Mario's triumph in 1969? Could the 500 produce a first time winner in the IRL? We will find out on Sunday, May 30th. All of the preparation, the dedication, the practice, will all manifest in a single moment. At the end of 500 miles, someone will become a part of Indy history. I can't wait to see what happens!!

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