American Racing News Vol 1, Issue 2 Issue 5 | Page 10

Ah, the romance of the Verizon
IndyCar Series. It is wonderful to
be part of the color, glamour and
excitement of these incredible
races.
That moment when all the cars sit
side by side on the grid before a
race is very special. The sun dances off the cars and pit gear. The
uniforms are bright and vibrant.
From the stands or on television,
it is a swirl of color and the pulse
quickens.
Then the flash of green and the
scream of the engines. Inches
apart and closer they fly in formation. No one gives quarter. Then
the pit stops, the choreographed 7
seconds where the team interlocks to pick up a few thousandths
of a second if possible. The timing,
the tactics.
Then the end and winner’s circle.
It’s joy and smiles and again the
kaleidoscope of color. Elsewhere,