Festival Fever

I don't know if you have heard or not but there is a little race going on here in the circle city. Apparently every year they hold the Indianapolis 500 here and it is some what of a big deal in these parts. A couple of thoughts for you about festival week:

1. I just saw the parade and there seems to be 33 drivers in this year's race as there has been in the last 47 years. See the funny thing is if you watch the local news there is only 3 people racing. The lovely Danica Patrick, the favorite Tony Kanaan, and the IRL point leader Dan wheldon. Who knew that there was 30 other guys that had a chance to win.

2. With that said this race is all about Danica. She is not only the best looking driver in the race she is also the fastest. Tony Kanaan was jokingly complaining that he had pole position and yet everyone was talking about Danica. Well Tony it could have something to do with the 1.125 mile and hour lead she has had over you every day since qualifing, or it could be this.

3. This past week I have been learning all about the history of the Indy 500. I now know the difference between Carb day and Bump day. I know who hates who and can offer some educated picks as to who is going to win. But really the Indy 500 is one huge bar-b-que with copious amounts of adult beverages being enjoyed. The real race is watching all the drunks leave the track each day. I will thankfully be in Chicago while the big race lets out.

4. At some point in my life I want to spend some time at the track during these festivities. From all I have heard even if you care nothing about racing, which I happen to care a little less then nothing, you have a great time. I like a great time!

5. Notable parade participants: Patrick Dempsey from ABC's Grey's Anatomy, Cheech Marrin from the academy award winning film Up in Smoke, The Brady Bunch's Florance henderson, Jim Neighbors, Sergi Federov, and the ringless one Reggie.