Too many choices

My remote is getting a workout this afternoon as I flip among Indy, NASCAR, and the international air race in Manhattan. I have never watched an air race. Me like. It looks something like an agility course. The shots are spectacular.

Formula 1 coming to Austin!

All I can say is I am thrilled. I live near Austin and enjoy Formula 1. I have been known to stay up well past midnight or set the alarm for the middle of the night to watch F1 races live from exotic cities all over the world. This is huge for my city.
Local news article here.

Two more motorsport seasons begin

NASCAR has been running several weeks already. Now the other two "major" series I watch about to get underway, Formula 1 and Indy. The first F1 race is tomorrow at (yawn) 5:30 a.m. with Indy a few hours later.

News roundup

Danica, Danica, Danica

Danica was good on CSI:NY Wednesday. She actually had some lines. At first I thought she would just be in a few establishment shots and then the story would go elsewhere, but no. They showed her character in a pinup girl photo shoot but also talking with the detectives and even being a suspect.

Danica was also the focus of attention in the ARCA Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 last weekend. It was interesting to watch the “learning the ropes” process for new NASCAR drivers. I had not watched much ARCA action before but enjoyed it so intend to watch more. She will race in the Nationwide series on Saturday.

But enough about Danica….

It is Speed Week in Daytona, with lots of racing in the next few days, beginning with the Gatorade Duels this afternoon and culminating in the Daytona 500 Sunday afternoon. There may be a change to the green-white-checkered rule, based at least partially on fan complaints following last weekend’s Shootout ending under caution. Here is an article about that.

Formula 1

The Formula 1 season is still a month away. It starts March 12 in Bahrain. However, check out formula1.com for details about recent debuts and launches for 2010 teams, including several days of test racing in Valencia last week.

On to Indy…

Here is a link to an article (with photos, of course) of the proposed new Indy chassis, called the Delta Wing concept car. My first impression: It looks like a Stealth bomber had intimate relations with the Batmobile.

first checkered flag yellow

The Bud Shootout for 2010 is over. Wins under caution - not my favorite. Oh well.
Here is an article about Danica Patrick's first NASCAR race experience. She came in sixth. Not bad for a first finish.
Here is a link for techies interested in scanner chatter. This may come in handy as the season progresses.

CBS going car-crazy

Have you noticed the car theme in CBS' prime-time lineup this week? The CSI episode from tonight was all about stock cars and drag racing and The Mentalist takes place this week in a high-end car dealership. The big one is next Wednesday on CSI: New York with guest star Danica Patrick!

NASCAR on Twitter

I guess it makes sense that NASCAR makes good use of Twitter. Short track racing = pithy communications??
Anyway, right now I am watching/reading a Twitterized presentation of an interview with Dale Jr.
Twitter address: NASCARSays
Consider becoming a "follower" for announcements, quotes, etc.
What are some other good Twitter streams for race fans to follow?