"Race Morning from the Pagoda"
Still early at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and no upsets, drama or other untoward incidents so far--unless you are trying to drive in to one of the spectator entrances on 16th Street or on Georgetown Road. We've heard reports of people waiting in line; and some where the wait was ten minutes or less. The average lies somewhere between the low and high figure.
The building from where I watch the race is next door. If you see any shot on ABC television with the words "100 Years of the Greatest Race Course in the World" that is where the deadline writers, broadcasters netsters and bloggers ply their trade.
Let me make a bold prediction: The winner of this year's Indianapolis 500 will likely come from this group of drivers. In order: Polesitter Helio Castroneves can join six other drivers as three time winners--with all the off track drama and complete vindication in the Federal Courts, and a win in the Pit Stop Competition--a fence climb is not out of the question and would cap a great story.
Last year's winner Scott Dixon is the driver who can spoil that Hollywood ending for Helio.
2007 winner Dario Franchitti is not to be counted out.
Ryan Briscoe starts second, and has Roger Penske calling his race strategy.
Tony Kanaan from Andretti Green leads the best of the rest.
Graham Rahal would like to join his dad, Bobby, on the Borg-Warner Trophy.
Upset special: Scott Sharp in the Patron Tequila car.
We'll be a little busy for CBS News and their affiliates so we'll blog afterwards. Tweets, of course, as events break.
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