Looking Forward

More to come soon, I promise! Including some very exciting things for Flat Into One. (To be fair, that could be about anything, considering the activity level here of late...)
Anyway, the 2012 season is taking shape as team after team is announced (so much for a too-expensive car, huh?) and engine and chassis manufacturers test and test. There seem to be some high-speed teething problems, but I'd wager that the level of openness and scrutiny seen today are the only reasons we're aware of them. I just paged through the photos I took at Indy last year and am already getting excited for the 2012 race. Of course, I have things to say about Dan Wheldon and about safety, but those will come in due time.

I know, not much to chew on today, but I haven't forgotten you, loyal readers (crickets), and I promise real, actual exciting things in the coming weeks.

Dan Wheldon, Briefly

After the conclusion of the centennial Indy 500 this May, unlikely winner Dan Wheldon took the traditional post-race lap in the pace car. As he came by our turn 3 seats, he thrust his fist in the air in celebration and what felt like a personal salute to us, his fans. It was easy to cheer for someone so obviously jubilant and excited about his accomplishment. The gesture made us even happier for him.

Sunday's sadness and anger will linger, but my thoughts are with Dan Wheldon's family and friends.