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IndySoup: June posts (more coming)





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IndySoup: Texas Twin 275’s – Race 1

As Brittany sings the National Anthem, we take our hats off to salute Old Glory…and Remax? Really?
Green Flag and Dario already has an edge over Tagliani going into One

Sparks going over the bump in One, Lap #2

Justin Wilson goes 3 wide in One!

 

Danica comes out of the pits as Tagliani zooms by

Ana Beatriz out of the pits

More sparks!


 

 


IndySoup: Texas Twin 275s – Race Day!

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The view from turn 1

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and down the front double dogleg

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Working on Will Power’s #12 before the 2nd race

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Ipiranga Racing Dreyer & Reinbold #24 Ana Beatriz “Bia!”

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IndySoup: Texas Twin 275’s-Friday Practice & Qualifying

Off to TMS this morning for IndyCar practice & qualifying for the Saturday races!
Practice 1 Turn 1 @ Texas Motor Speedway

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Defending champ Briscoe’s #6 awaiting Tech Inspection

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Texas Speedway can be scary-don’t forget your diapers!

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The Pole-Winning car: Congrats again to Tagliani and SSM!

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Meeting Lindy made my day!

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Ana “Bia” Beatriz ready for Practice 2

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The sun never sets on A.J. Foyt

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Hair and Teeth @ TMS
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Saavedra looks to Conquest coach Eric B. for advice

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Dario goes off road in pit lane

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Super Mario Scooter

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Tags takes the Pole-again!

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AJ and TK

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IndySoup 2000km to TexasTwins – Day 4 Dallas

Thursday and it’s good to be in Dallas (yes, I know the TMS and the Twin275s are actually held in Ft. Worth, which is where I’ll be tomorrow!)
From the IndyCar drivers’ autograph shesh @ Macy’s: Beautiful Bia!
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Penske Drivers:

Danica smiles
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From the Andretti Autosport charity event @ Gilley’s: Mario and Michael

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Marco’s rear wing/coffee table up for charity auction:

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IndySoup: 2000Km to Texas Twins – Day 3

Stayed with friends in Little Rock (Tony & son Laine), heading Dallas today…500km to go!
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@Texas Borderline-320 kilometers to Dallas!
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IndySoup finally in Dallas! A moment of pause from the grassy knoll at Dealey Plaza, downtown Dallas…

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IndySoup Presidential Edition, Dallas 7pm

Dallas, Texas. One of the most beautiful city skylines – especially at night!


IndySoup: 2000 Km to Texas Twins – Day 2

Drove all night, took a nap somewhere W of Nashville shortly after sunrise.

Two words – it’s hot!

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Pit Stop in Memphis-at the pearly gates of Graceland

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Lunch: NY pizza & Mexican Coke from L.A. – in Memphis!

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Elvis’ Jet and Motto: Take Care of Business in a Flash

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Inside Sun Studios where Elvis, Killer, Orbison and Johnny Cash recorded:

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THE exact spot where Elvis stood

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Sun Studios and Sunoco-Rock-n-Roll and Ethanol

Recording “That’s All Right, Mama” at Sun Studio, Memphis TN, right where Elvis did the same in 1954. Cool.