Photos and Videos from the 2010 Indianapolis 500


Ok, I’m going to get this out of the way before I tell you all about my trip to the Indianapolis 500, “The greatest spectacle in racing.” Wait. Did I just say that? Well, not really… that is what THEY say, and its the same thing they have all the drivers say, it’s on all their commercials, the announcers say it – it’s generally everywhere when you are near the Indy 500.

Don’t get me wrong, Indy probably is the greatest spectacle in racing! But for God’s sake, who uses the word spectacle? I mean, unless you are trying to describe Grandma’s glasses. I think spectacle is basically the same as monocle. And frankly the word needs to be retired!

So I’ve got some other suggestions for the folks behind the Indy 500:

  • The largest sporting event on the planet!
  • The most amazing race on Earth!
  • The most fun you can have watching cars!

Ok, now that I’ve had my say, let me tell you all about the Indy 500!
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The Greatest Lost Race Car Wheel Ever

Lost Race Car WheelThis is one of the most fantastic things ever. During a race, I’m guessing it’s down under by the announcer’s voices, one of the cars loses his entire wheel. He manages to pull over safely on the side of the track, but the wheel keep going.

You have to watch what happens…
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Kangaroo Escapes at Australian Supercar Race

Kangaroo on Race TrackWow. This is the luckiest marsupial that ever hopped the earth.

Apparently a Kangaroo got loose on the track at the Bathurst Racetrack in Australia while a race was going on and about 10 cars going upwards of 200kph managed to avoid him on every side. This little guy is extremely lucky to still be alive!
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The King of New York City Bike Messengers

John Yacobellis - Bike MessengerAccording to producer Louie Schwartzberg, John Yacobellis is the undisputed King of Bike Messengers.

Louie produced this neat little 5 minute video that covers what it’s like to fight traffic and deliver packages in the busiest city in America.

Oh, and if you didn’t see it previously check out my post on the NYC Bike Messenger Race.
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Insane New York City Bike Messenger Race

Bike MessengerI love New York! It is truly one of the world’s greatest cities, but I must say there are some of the worst drivers in the country clogging up the roads in Manhattan (yeah, I’ve driven there). So, its a little surprising that anyone would willingly get on a bicycle and fling themself infront of cars there!

I know the NYC bike messengers have a reputation as being the bad boys of the messaging business, but you just have to see how many traffic violations they can cram into an 8 minute trip.

This find is once again courtesy of Jimbo!
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Record Breaking Audi RS4 Hill Climb

VideoJimbo sent me the link to this wicked Audi RS4 record breaking Hill Climb.

It’s along the lines of the previously posted Rendezvous – Paris, a Ferrari and a Girl.
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