Seen in Homestead – 3
Radio stations and stores all over the area are having a hard time giving away all the free tickets available for today's races.
20 cars will start the Indy Car season opener and most carry sponsorship, unlike the rival Champ Car series which will be lucky to start 17 cars for its season opener and sponsorship is questionable for many of them.
The Grand-Am starting grid is down significantly from the season opener in Daytona.
The media room was full of Venezuelan media for the Milka Duno announcement indicating she will achieve star status this year in her home country assuming she is fast enough to qualify for the Indy 500. Oops we forgot, there is no longer any bumping at Indy so if you can find your way to the track without getting lost you're in.