Way back in 2003 when we had a bigger yard, I decided to take my Garmin GPS V and put it in the cupholder of our riding lawn mower one sunny afternoon. As expected, it logged my time and distance, as well as displaying a nice pattern of my zig-zags across the grass. Since I had just watched an F1 race on TV (and likely due to the stupefying effects of heat and humidity) I decided to write this little piece afterward:
Nevertheless I couldn’t help but feel something special as I touched the hallowed strip of bricks and thought of all the great drivers and cars that have passed over the start/finish line at Indy since 1909.
Here’s an aerial view of this spot.
After we had been hanging out in front of the Scuderia Toro Rosso garage for a few minutes scratching ourselves like apes, the mechanics took pity upon us and rolled one of the cars out, being careful to keep it just out of drool range.
Seeing F1 cars on TV doesn’t do them justice. They’re absolutely stunning up close. Next time I’m getting to the pit walk earlier, (assuming the race returns to Indianapolis of course) as it was already nearly impossible to get near the McLaren or Ferrari garages by 10am.
(click image for a larger view)
