Indy 500

I managed to catch the last 20 laps of the Indy 500. I always think this is the best part of the race. The rest of the race is for wearing out the cars and drivers.

Danick Patrick had just taken the lead for the first time since 2005 (the last time I think I have watched any of the race). Half way to the finish, she just got passed - not enough fuel to finish at the leader's pace. Bertrand Baguette, who passed her, ultimately ran out of fuel with two laps to go. JR Hildebrand, a rookie took the lead, with Dan Weldon a little over a second behind. Going into the last corner, passing slower traffic, slid out on the debris and crashed into the wall. I was shocked, telling him to gun it. He regained control of his car and on three wheels was passed just before the yellow caution, finishing the race in second place. You can see the light change from green to yellow in this video.

Too bad the National Guard car wasn't able to take the win for Memorial Day weekend.