Montreal GP - 2010

Headed to the Montreal GP - North up Route 87. We had a 5:00 AM start and no traffic.

The signs marked our march north. Groggy from lack of sleep, we were still excited.

No traffic, that is, until we hit the border and then we had nearly an hour watching Canadian tax dollars at work.

Then, we had to wait another 30 minutes to pick up our tickets, surrounded by the sounds but not the sights of GP Cars at full song.

Fans are willing to show their pride and love with all manner of dress like these Prussians.

But, there is one team that dominates the fans. In fact, if you didn't know better, you would think Ferrari was the only team running...

And at these prices, you have to wonder who can afford this stuff.

They even had Ferraris during the Vintage race - sounding great as usual.

It was an exciting race - faster paced than many I have seen.

In the end, on Sunday, Ferrari made the podium so I guess most fans went home happy.

I'm glad Montreal is back on the schedule. I missed it and having it available once again makes me smile. Forza Ferrari!

Grand Am - Lime Rock Memorial Day Weekend - On Track

Some on-track pictures from Memorial Day Races at Lime Rock Park. 

The Mazdas dominated in their classes. Beating the best from Germany and the USA.

Here is what a race car looks like after nearly 3 hours in combat.

Here is what a race car looks like BEFORE it does battle.

A scrum of cars headed onto No Name

A spin in a busy corner can result in more than flat-spots on your tires. 

Rubbin' is racin'

In too hot and headed for a big spin.

A poor 10th place start for Brumos ended after a good run as high as 3rd with a broken upright and a DNF

 

This DP racer ran well for a while but faded

The Official Car of Lime Rock! BMW...

Pointed in the wrong direction in Big Bend.

Fast pit work for the Fall-Line BMW

This guy is about to say "Hello Wall..."

The fast guys learn how and when to use the curbs

Can you say BANG?

Lime Rock - Grand Am - Memorial Day Weekend - 2010

One of the most fan friendly places to see a car race is Lime Rock Park - located in the north western part of Conn.  This year, we were blessed with perfect weather and close racing. 

Rather than focus on the cars, I wanted you to see the faces of Lime Rock and Grand Am.   

Fans can get very close to the action - these folks are at the fence outside Turn One - AKA "Big Bend". Site of a lot of the action, spins and passes.  

The track held a "fan walk" through pit lane just prior to the start of the races. Drivers were available for pictures and autographs. Darren Law from Brumos poses for a quick snap.

Meanwhile, the teams continue to work on the cars in the pit.This crew member is polishing the surface around the lug nets to ensure that the glue they apply to stick them on has a clean surface. Makes for a quicker tire change.

I'm not sure abou these sun glasses, Bill!

However, my mind is made up about this flagger's hat...

The Bimmerworld guys celebrating their win on Saturday.

While the crew keeps on keeping on.

I assume this poor girl lost a bet and had to wear this outfit in public...

I kept asking these girls to get away from the car  so I could take a picture but they never listened.

Gallows humor in pit lane.