pgarratt

First time since the Champ Car days that I won't be at St Pete. Running 2-3 weeks early doesn't work for me, unfortunately.

Nerd-Vol

Rossi looked good.

Sato recovered.

RHR wants it.

JPM is the doing what must be done.

AE_Racer

Interesting http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/12...y-safety-flaps

A 2

Grand Prix of Boston not happening

http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/no-one...app-1773963231

markpenske

I saw an interesting quote on racer.com. Race promoters are scrambling to find a replacement site for this Labor day weekend. Watkins Glen is being considered. Good news for us upstate members.

A 2

Indeed. I hope they make a return to Watkins Glen. The facilities have been improved, the track is repaved and everyone that has driven it is praising the grip there even in wet conditions. Charlie Whiting of the FIA was impressed with the facilities. I think Indycar needs to go back and establish themselves there. Much better than having them run on a street circuit.

A 2

So more positive news about IndyCar returning to Watkins Glen. They are trying to find a way to work with the Ferrari club that has that date reserved.

http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/12...labor-day-date

markpenske

Well, The race is officially on. September 4th. Let me know if you are interested in going. We can meet up for breakfast.

A 2

You beat me to it Mark. This is great news for us Upstaters

http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/indyca...len-1776535435

Unfortunately I probably won't be in town. Doing an advanced racing school at CMP.

The Raptor

That's going to be a great race! Great venue! We're going to Sonoma. Booked a motel in Novato for three nights. We have friends, vtecmom in the Corner and her husband, who have a trailer and camp on the track for three days. They have our tickets. I haven't decided whether we're driving up in the Vette or flying into Oakland and renting a car.