- The scoring pylon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, built in 1994 (original pylon was built in 1959), is 90 feet, 4 inches tall (97 feet to top of strobe on wind sock), that the advertising banners at the top each measure 5 feet by 5 feet and revolve every 30 seconds, that it contains 6,496 bulbs, weighs 20,000 pounds, and is anchored in 22 feet of concrete. –from Noggle’s Goggle
- Bob Ledbetter, former IRL member is quite ill and in the hospital. Please pray for Bob and his wife.
- Dreyer & Reinbold Racing is doing some interesting remodeling in the race shop. Stay tuned for some pictures!
- Since travel is pretty light over the next 3 months lets be thankful for some consistent time at home.
- Praise God it seems things are fairly quiet on the health front for our racing family.
- With so many that have lost their jobs at the IRL and IMS please pray for them and their families. Also remember the many team members that are seeking as well. Many will have to wait through the Holidays before knowing of the jobs for 2010.
- Sarah Fisher Racing has moved into a facility — a few doors down from its current Indianapolis shop — that will triple its space to 15,000 square feet.
- Force India will give J.R. Hildebrand, Firestone Indy Lights, a chance to test for a full-time role with the F-1 team.
- Monday January 11, 2010 IRL Ministry will host the first “A Night of Memories at the Museum” beginning at 6 pm at the Hall of Fame Museum. Mark this date and stay tuned for this special night of memories with drivers and personalities of the Indy Racing League and the Indianapolis 500.
- Hunter Floyd’s mother passed away just before our race in Homestead. Hunter has been in Canada dealing with all the paperwork and adjustments to her death. Please pray for him and his daughter and the entire family.
- Ryan Hunter Rey’s mother is still battling with cancer. Please pray for her!
- Raphael Matos is our Indy Racing League Rookie of the Year. Congratulations!
- Stuart Snoddy, son of Steve Snoddy (IRL/IMS Photographer who passed away in September) lost his mother to a heart attack October 4th. Please pray for Stuart after loosing both his parents.
- Jimmy Sleep’s (Chef for Penske Hospitality) mother passed away from cancer. Pray for Jimmy and his family.
