So yesterday I took a vacation day from work and headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to participate in the annual Carb Day festivities with some coworkers and friends. The weather didn’t want to cooperate, however, and we ended up standing under a tent drinking beer most of the day rather than watching cars and pit competitions. Stone Temple Pilots played later in the afternoon, which was a joy to see. I’ve posted a couple pictures from the day and even a video.

Chad and I enjoying a break in the rain

Below you’ll see a classic example of Indiana Pride. IMS is home to thousands of people like this.

This guy is in his element

I got an up-front view of the 2008 E85 pace cars featuring our own JDSU color shifting paint technology called ChromaFlair.

I wish I had this ‘vette

Finally, check out this video of a guy I affectionately call “The Stranger” (Big Lebowski reference). I’ve seen this guy around town several times now. He once claimed to be a fire inspector checking out the upper floors’ escape routes when me and some friends were at the Elbow Room one weekend. Most recently, I saw him rocking out at the Slippery Noodle. He’s a hoot!

Click on The Stranger to see him rock the air guitar