The Indy 500 is fast approaching. This is a big event in this area and for all racing enthusiasts who watch the Indy each year. I (Kathy) am fortunate to know folks who have been involved with the various social gatherings that take place during the month of May. For the past two years I have been invited to a couple of radio press conferences that take place at the race track where they interview the drivers. It is held at a motel/restaurant called the Brickhouse. This is a picture of my friend Dwayne and Irene the lady who has given Dwayne tickets each year. Dwayne is an amputee and needs to have somebody drive for him. I made two trips to Indianapolis, last Thursday (5/17) and the Thursday before (5/10). We have dinner and then the interviews begin. There are about twenty folks who sit together at one of the reserved tables who have been involved with the Indianapolis Race Track for many years, either working there or involved with the event one way or another. Irene was the secretary of the owner for many years.
It was Irene's Birthday. Unfortunately she was not able to attend the first press conference, she had some heart problems and had to have a stint inserted but was able to go home from the hospital and attend this conference on the 17th. It was good to see her and I know she enjoyed visiting with her friends who helped celebrate her birthday.
I enjoyed watching and listening to the interviews. Those interviewed on the 10th were from the Team Penski, Sam Hornish, Jr. to name one and another was the President of Team Penski. Just a little trivia, Penski just recently completed a new shop and it is 450,000 Sq. Ft., not to shabby.
On the 17th Marco and Michael Andretti were on the slate. Very interesting to listen to the comments and their view of the race. The Andretti's also have a winery in the Napa Valley in California. I have never been there but if we are ever in that area we will try and stop by.
Yesterday Bob and I went Car hunting. We weren't looking for an Indy 500 car but something to be our main transportation since we discovered that our S10 pickup is developing some type of oil problem. We found something that will do just fine.
A 2000 Toyota Sienna. It has only had one owner and 57,000 miles. We are both pleased with our purchase. Bob is off this evening with the car to the jam session. You won't see this car racing around the track on the 27th!
