Watkins Glen: Qualifying

We arrived in Geneva, NY, late Friday night. Geneva is 53 kms from Watkins Glen, the only motel I could find when I called around last February looking for accommodations! It was probably a good thing, because the price was right and it was only a half hour drive to the track. We made it to the track on Saturday in time for qualifying. We had not bought tickets before hand, deciding instead to just go with the general admission tickets, and the paddock pass because really, at this track, its all you really need. Total cost: $95 USD. There are amazing vantage points from all around the in-field and GA admission gets you there. But as an added bonus there is also two grandstand areas open to GA ticket holders as well, and on Saturday all grandstands were open to everyone, including the pit terrace seating, which offered an amazing view of the pits which I took full advantage of.

I finally get a snap of the ever elusive Dario Franchitti without the wife.

Marco Andretti contemplates the up-coming qualifying session.

The legend himself, former driver, now team owner, A.J. Foyt

Team Penske Driver, Will Power won the pole.I even had the opportunity to meet the famous Meesh Beer, blogger extraordinaire. You can check out her blog, here.

And of course, it was nice to see Paul Tracy back on track doing his thing.

Wakins Glen: The Drivers

The Thrill from West Hill, Paul Tracy.Rookie sensation, Simona De Silvestro

Former F1 driver turned IndyCar driver, Takuma Sato

E.J. Viso

Tony Kanaan tries to calm Ryan Hunter-Reay after he has words with Milka Duno about being blocked by her in qualifying.

Crowd favorite, Helio Castroneves working it for the post race interview.

Scott Dixon

Dan Wheldon

Alex Tagliani debriefing post race.

Milka Duno going faster in her cart then out on track.

Watkins Glen: On Track Action

Race start.

Ryan Briscoe.

Justin Wilson.

Will Power.Mixing it up coming out of the "boot", turn 9. Scott Dixon.

Paul Tracy.

Your race winner, Will Power crossing the finish line under the checkered flag.

Next stop, my home town, Toronto, in 2 weeks. I can't wait!

Watkins Glen

Made it to the Glen. Here is a couple of shots to tide you over till I get home tomorrow night and go thorough the hundreds of pictures I took.
Some Saturday highlights,
Will Power on pole for tomorrows race.

And Paul Tracy just glad to be in the cockpit again.And I am loving it.

More in-depth coverage later...

Wakins Glen Or Bust

I'm headed to Watkins Glen tonight for a weekend of IndyCar racing action. I will be there with my buddy Tony for qualifying tomorrow and the race on Sunday. I'm not sure if I will be able to post anything to my blog until I get back Sunday night, but you can follow our adventures on Twitter, just click the "Follow me on twitter" tab on the side bar to your left.

Happy Canada Day!

Today marks Canada's 143rd birthday.

Let's raise a glass and make a toast, and celebrate the fact that we live in the best country in the world.

Happy Canada Day!

Hope you have a great day!!

Biking Update

Stats for June
501 kms road bike
8 kms mountain bike
1186 total kms so far
average speed 26 km/hr
best time for my 20 km loop: 47:35
rode 23 days out of 30 in June