Saturday Notebook from Indy

A large crowd of about 10,000 has gathered for this morning's IndyCar driver autograph session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The drivers meeting starts at 10:30 AM………….The day has dawned bright and sunny with not a cloud in the sky, low humidity and temperatures headed to the low 70s. In other words a perfect day for the Firestone Indy Lights race that is set to go off at 12:15 PM ET and the Indy 500 parade in downtown Indianapolis today at noon. With yesterday's rainout several activities that were slated for Friday will go off today…….The forecast for Sunday is another perfect day for racing with sunshine and temperatures in the 70s……..Bob Jenkins received the 2008 Bob Russo Founders Award presented by the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association during the organization’s annual breakfast this morning at IMS. The award, sponsored by Colleen and Gary Campbell, is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated profound interest, tireless efforts and undying dedication to auto racing, as exemplified by Bob Russo throughout his lifelong career in motorsports.. Mark Cipolloni reporting from Indy