by purplesofa 10 Replies latest jw friends
Every year I try to watch. I love to watch it, I have been and it's an awesome event to be a part of.
This year I would like to see Danica Patrick win.
With the year of
Barak Obama
Mine that Bird winning the Kentucky Derby with 50 to 1 odds.
Kris Allen winning American Idol....the Dark Horse.
Susan Boyle and her success
It would be great to see her take the 500 this year.
purps
I can't
How come?
I lived in Indianapolis when I was like in the first and second grade, close to the Speedway.
My papa had a speed shop across from the track.
Hope I did not make you homesick.....
purps
Here is something for you MrsJones
I'm rootin' for Godaddy.com!!!
Thank you Purps
I have good memories and friends in Indy
Josie
I am a big Danika fan also.
They are under the 6th caution as I write this.
I live 150 miles away - I have been a fan for my entire life. I remember in the 60's when Mario Andretti and the like were in it. Now those guys grandkids are racing!
Mira just flamed out in the pits! Whoa is he lucky!
Jeff
yeah, that was a bit scarey Jeff.
Well,
I figure Danica will pull ahead pretty soon,
there has just been too many yellows to get any good racing in,
at this point it seems like ....be Safe and Survive!!
Helio is FAST!!!
WOW,
like so many winners this year, this winner has a great story too!!!!
Comeback kid: Castroneves wins third Indianapolis 500 |
By Bruce Martin, SI.com
INDIANAPOLIS -- Helio Castroneves' comeback from adversity is complete as the driver from Brazil who five weeks ago could have gone to prison for tax evasion won his third Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Castroneves, who gain freedom when he was acquitted on April 17, drove away from the field at the very end and becomes the sixth driver to have won this race three times in their career. "Way to go; great job -- right into victory lane," said four-time winner Rick Mears over the radio, who served as Castroneves' spotter on Sunday. "This is unbelievable -- thank you, God," Castroneves radioed back. Castroneves defeated 2005 Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon of England. Danica Patrick had her best-ever Indianapolis 500 finish of third. Castroneves stopped his car on the front straight, climbed out of the car and climbed the fence in the move that has made him famous. Townsend Bell was fourth, followed by Will Power. Defending Indy 500 winner Scott Dixon finished sixth. The emotional Castroneves had tears flowing down his face after winning the race. Although he won the Indy 500 in 2001 and 2002, this Indy 500 win is probably the most special of all for the man who peered into the abyss of legal difficulties and was able to reach the pinnacle of his racing career. |
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