This weekend is one of my favorite times of the year...  For those of you not familiar with racing or Indianapolis, the 92nd running of the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" happens this Sunday, May 25th. 

Every Memorial Day weekend for as long as I can remember, my family and I sat glued to the television watching the Indianapolis 500 -- even from the other side of the world when we lived overseas! 

Indianapolis 500

The first year I lived in Indy I was disappointed to learn that the race isn't shown on TV locally until after it's over.  So I spent the day at the pool listening to the race on the radio with about 50 other people in my apartment complex.  I have been fortunate enough to visit the track during the month of May for the past two years to watch practice and tour the garages - even getting a picture of Mario Andretti.  However, this year I'm going to the race! 

I remember listening to my parents tell stories about the drivers they cheered for, the wrecks they witnessed and what it was like hearing Jim Nabors sing "Back Home Again" live -- from the stands when they made regular trips to Speedway, IN every Memorial Day weekend before I was born.  "There's nothing else like it," they'd say.  

There's just something about the tradition and history of the speedway and the race which makes it truly special and unique.  No where else does the winner drink milk from a glass bottle or kiss the bricks at the finish line as part of their celebration. 

I can't wait to watch the race from my seat in turn one with my husband and family.  Maybe if I'm lucky, I can hand out some business cards to a few drivers who might need a little PR from the racing capital of the world!