Number 21 is all about the INDY car series coming for the first time to Kentucky. I had never seen an INDY race of any sorts so I had no idea what to expect. I knew the INDY cars hustled the Kentucky Speedway on average about six seconds faster per lap than the NASCAR guys and the engines made a loud whiz sound when they went by.
My mother made the trip up to the track with me and we were treated to quite the show.
On lap 2, Jaret Schroder and Eliseo Salazaar, battling for the lead, made contact going into turn one and both crashed into the wall. It all happened right in front of us. I had seen a lot of wrecks in NASCAR, but this was different because it happened so much faster. One little touch and both were out of the race.
The race resumed and by half way, an upstart by the name of Sam Hornish Jr. traded the lead for 10 consecutive laps. I think Hornish faded or blew his engine but his strong run helped him land a bigger ride for the following season.
Sarah Fisher also led some laps late on her way to a third place finish. I will talk about her more in a few days.
Buddy Lazier, or as a buddy of mine called him, Buddy Lazy-er, won the race. The INDY cars at Kentucky always put on a great show.
The race this year is in October and the second to last race of the year so it will be pivotal in winning the championship.
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