Apologies and some Edmonton notes
Unfortunately I am without internet access this week. I actually came to a McDonald’s just to write a brief blog explaining my absence.
I am in Denver visiting some family. I was, however, able to see the Edmonton race yesterday. Here are a few of my thoughts on the only race north of the border this year.
AGR: What is going on within AGR? Danica had been holding up Marco and TK for quite a while until Marco dove to the inside of Danica and made contact with her left rear. Was it intentional? Kanaan is the team’s best bet for a championship and, if Danica is hurting his chances, I could see Marco trying to redeem himself to TK following their incident at Indy. AGR hosted a closed door meeting following the race, according to Sports Illustrated’s Bruce Martin. None of the drivers, or team owner, Michael Andretti, were willing to give much detail about the meeting. Conspiracy theories, anyone?
DIXON: Scott Dixon won again on Saturday. Putting him yet another step closer to locking up the championship. The Kiwi’s season would have to take one hell of a plunge for any others to catch him. He seems to be nearly unstoppable.
Another man in red: Justin Wilson also needs to receive some praise for his excellent podium finish this weekend. A nice drive for the Brit.
Toronto and Edmonton?: Ya, sure, you betcha. The Indy Car teams better start taking a liking to that northern accent. The 2009 ICS schedule will indeed include Edmonton, as well as Toronto. Which, to anyone paying attention, should come as no surprise following Andretti-Green’s purchase of the rights of the Toronto Grand Prix.
‘09 Schedule: As for the ‘09 schedule itself, rumor has it that it could be released as soon as Wednesday. For some reason, I’m not buying that time estimate, though. Also, if you’re still wondering about Road America; like I said when I released some of the rumors I had been hearing, don’t hold your breath. I would love to see the 4.048-mile road course return, but I haven’t heard a peep about it for a while now. Potentially 2010 or 2011. Here’s to wishful thinking.
Tracy: If Paul Tracy’s fourth place finish didn’t draw any body’s attention, I don’t know what will. For this being a one-off ride, from a team that was assembled with something like 9 days before the event itself, it was an immaculate drive. He’s a great publictiy asset, and (apparently) still driver with a lot of talent. Subway, keep sending a check to Derrick Walker so he can keep Paul fielded in an Indy Car.
As for me, it’s back on the road. Leaving Denver for a few days of bumming around the southwest. If I run into any internet connections, I will make sure to keep everyone posted on the latest happenings around the Indy Car paddock. If not, I will talk to you all next weekend when I return.
Zach
