Tanner FTW

Yeah, yeah, record jump. Ok, ok, side show to the Indy 500. Purpose built stadium truck promoting children's toys, whatever. 100 ft replica of a bedroom door, great gimmick. Said truck landing with barely any bounce whatsoever; SNORE....

What was most amazing to me was that as his truck was still in the air, it was all over the Twitterverse that Tanner Foust was the driver of the record setting stunt. So much for "check our Facebook page for the identity.." crap.

So this is what he quit D1 for? Really? Can't imagine what his fee is for something like this...

The First Indy 500

Today marks the 100^th anniversary of the most famous auto race in American culture. I am talking, of course, about the Indianapolis 500. To mark this historic event IndyCar has provided us with some fantastic footage of the very first Indy 500, circa 1911.

Completed in 1909 Indy first ran motorcycle races and eventually two auto races in 1910. The track was made of hard packed topsoil, two-inch thick limestone slabs with crushed stone and tar pavement. This construction was more then adequate for the “super speedway” of it’s time considering the top speed was just south of 75 miles per hour.

You’ll notice most cars carry two people, a driver and mechanic. This was necessary for on track repairs and multiple tire changes. However, the ultimate victor, Ray Harroun and his number 32 Marmon Wasp carry only Ray. Can anyone say weight advantage? Another interesting fact is that Ray bi-passed Indy rules by installing the first ever rearview mirror. Enjoy this throw back and today’s race.

GO ALEX!!!

Canooks Rejoice

Alex Tagliani of Canada, driver of the #77 Bowers & Wilkins/Sam Schmidt Motorsports Dallara Honda, smiles after kissing the nose of his car while posing for photos after qualifying on the pole for the Indianapolis 500.

It's been 11 years in Champ Car but my fello Canook has finally done it. Good luck eh.

http://www.driving.ca/Tagliani+first+Canadian+pole+Indy/4831239/story.html#ixzz1NHcCwBxv