Biggest day of racing!

So many things going on today. We had a cook out at our house this afternoon. We had a great time with a lot of the friends we have made since moving here last July. I learned I need to practice my game of horseshoes also.

Today was also one of the single biggest days of racing.
This morning we had the European Grand Prix for Formula One.
Next was the Indy 500, showcasing their star Donica. She didn't win.
finally, tonight was Nascars longest race of the year, the Coke-cola 600.

The F1 race showed some drivers having problems in various corners, going off into the gravel.
A wreck in turn 1, lap 1, caused several problems also.
F1 races are not known for their side by side racing, but they did do a bit of it today, and a few great passes.

Toward the end of the race, the leader Kimi Raikkonen was nursing a front right tire that was falling apart. You could see his car shaking from it, and bits of rubber falling off.
With one lap to go, second place Alanzo was only 1.5 seconds back, and gaining.
Then:

That bad tire finally gave out. At about 190 mph, the front suspension broke (from the vibrating) and the tire came up on top of the car. That was the leader on the last lap.

I haven't finished watching the Indy 500 (thanks TiVo), so I can't tell you how boring or exciting it was.

Nascar:
An extremely long race due to a record number of cautions. At least one caution was caused by Dale Jr taking out his team mate. Idiot. Another caution was caused by Brian Vickers. Idiot. That wreck took out Jeff Gordon who had a car that could win. But the wait was well worth it.
Cari and I were layed back on the couch, watching the cautions. Then, at Lowe's Motorspeedway, the Lowe's car came to life.
Jimmie Johnson restarted 4th with seven laps to go. With two to go, he was in 2nd. He tried to make a move for the lead twice without success.
WHITE FLAG! Darryl Waltrip (commentator), was saying Jimmie would NOT be able to do it. Last lap, turn 3, Jimmie makes a run on the outside. Coming out of turn four side by side!!
Jimmie gets the nose of his car out there and takes the checkered flag by .02 seconds. Two hundredth!!! AWESOME! I was jumping up on my couch!

AWESOME!!!! Great day of racing.