On October 6th, Rick and his friend from Italia, Pietro, took in the inaugural Grand Prix of the Americas, a motor race even featuring CART cars. It was the third from last race of the season and a race in which Brazilian Cristiano da Matta clinched his first CART championship driving for the Newman/Haas Racing Team.
![]() Adrian Fernandez' car gets ready for the race in the "garage" area. |
![]() Toro Takagi's car, pre-race |
![]() Detail of a racecar's sidepod. Note the various aerodynamic "tricks" employed to manipulate airflow. |
![]() No, this isn't Brenda driving her Acura Type-S on the race, but a CART pace car. |
![]() The fans climbed the grandstands opposite the "pits" in anticipation of a great race (and a few choice corn dogs) |
![]() Thanks to Pietro, who got us the best seats in the field! |
![]() BMW WilliamsF1 Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya waves the green flag to start the race! |
![]() The cars speed down the straightaway! |
![]() The Target/Ganassi pits were directly opposite our seats. |
![]() Loaded up and ready to move on...to Australia for the next race! |
![]() The End, Miami Booty style! |