My husband has never been a big fan of Indy car racing. He grew up racing motorcross, riding a motorcycle and eventually moving into Formula V racing.
Last week-end, he watched the Indy 500 for the first time in years. No particular reason why he suddenly decided to watch it, he just did. He claims it was a great race and that Danica whatshername really is a driver and it's not just a publicity stunt.
Now he is watching the Milwaukee Mud Bog 250 or some such. Mia is snoozing on the couch, and I don't blame her. It would certainly put me to sleep hearing the buzz of the engines and watching a bunch of cars go in a circle over and over and over again.
Martin talks to the TV, as well. He gives the drivers advice and doesn't seem to be too impressed with Marco Andretti. (NOTE: Mike Andretti, his dad, used to live down the block from me and we parked in the same parking structure. I used to see him all the time.) He argues with the announcers, gives encouragement to Danica and other drivers he likes and asks them things like, "Hey where did he come from? Get moving, TK!" Right now, the announcer asked Mike Andretti what advice he would give Marco and Martin replied for him, "Get your head out of your ass."
Next thing you know, we'll be watching NASCAR here and if that happens, JUST SHOOT ME NOW.
Well in all fairness I did used to follow the CART Indycar series very closely until I started racing FVs. Suddenly my weekends were taken up with being at the track and being in the garage getting the car ready for the track so I fell out of the habit of watching racing on TV. As for Danica Patrick, yep, she can run with the big dogs and made an excellent save at 160MPH in todays race. As for Marco well he has a case of what we used to call brain fade. He can't concentrate at the level he needs to late in the race. Age and experience will sort that out. Other than that he is a fast and talented driver. Nascar will NEVER be an issue in this house Lis, so rest assured in that knowledge. I am looking forward to an exciting Indycar season though and I can't wait to see the action on the road courses. - MG
Posted by: Martin | June 03, 2007 at 10:20 PM
OMG thank God I wasn't there!
Sports---unless it is the Red Wings playing ---- turn on a good movie!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Beth | June 04, 2007 at 06:31 AM
Oh Dear One--for the last 2 years (since Fred appeared) I have had to endure NASCAR, but--it keeps them occupied for a few hours and that lets us have some free time--a good time to run to the store, take Mia to the park, take a nap, go for coffee with friends--something--ANYTHING to get away from that constant noise.
Posted by: Judy Miller | June 05, 2007 at 07:11 PM