Originally Posted on May 27, 2007 on foxsports.com
I love Memorial Day weekend. And Not just because it is the first work holiday since MLK Day. No, I love it because of the numerous racing events that go on.
First, there is the International Grand-daddy of them all - the Monaco Grand Prix. I love watching this street race with its views of Monte Carlo and the harbor, the hairpin turns around the casinos and hotels and the tunnel that curves underneath it all. I feel in love with its vistas the first time I saw this race, and the movie "Grand Prix" only added to my feelings.
Next there is the American Grand-daddy - the Indianapolis 500. It takes a month of ginning-up the publicity mill to put this one on. And Tony Stewart isn't the only one who'd give his eye-teeth to win. Just watch the interview of the second place finisher to see how much this hurts to lose.
Additionally, there are sprint car and midget shows around Indy to commemorate the big race. Someday, I want to spend the whole week prior to the 500 in Indy catching the Night before the 500, the Little 500 and whatever else they happen to be racing that week. Congratuations to Eric Gordon for winning his 8th Little 500! Rumor has it he lapped EVERY car on the track, most more than 1 lap.
Finally, there is the Coca-Cola 600. I've actually attended this race, and it is an endurance test - for both the fan and competitors. I
This year, as I haven't traveled to Monaco or Indy, I'm taking advantage of the local tracks' special shows. So far, I 've attended one night of racing, watched parts of two races on TV, attended one day of baby showers (and you thought I spent all my time at the tracks), and visited with several friends. Hopefully before the end of tomorrow night, I'll have added two other racing events and two more tracks.
Hmm, now I have to figure out when to fit in the Barbequing...
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