As the New Year begins, we approach the final instalments of our trip down memory lane, and what a memory it was! The first lot of photos from Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a truly remarkable facility, steeped in history unlike almost any other racetrack I have visited. Only Monza comes close, both places being haunted by racing's rich past. More to come tomorrow.
Maybe not the quickest bike, but still the best looking
One fast Texan will be joined by another next year
The rule is to look through the corner. Here is the exception to the rule
Dani Pedrosa, about to turn onto Indy's front straight
The eyes have it
Nicky Hayden Made-A-Wish. It came true
James Toseland braves the Indianapolis damp
Hector Barbera
Too big for a 250, but still blisteringly fast: Super Sic
Energy drinks are paying for motorsports now that the tobacco companies are gone
Simone Corsi got one of his two podiums for the year at Indy
Gabor Talmacsi never got his head round the RC212V
Hallowed ground
There was no denying Dani Pedrosa's speed at Indy
Aleix Espargaro's replacement rides were good enough to secure a permanent seat in 2010
Comments
Is it me, or is the the Hair
Is it me, or is the the Hair Bears helmet the most distinctive? All the others seem to have overly ornate helmets, yet Simoncelli has a refreshingly simple, bold design.
melandri
love the first melandri one
my new desktop wallpaper