500 Parade

Living in Indy, I actually try to avoid most things 500-related. So I hadn't been to the parade in a long time. Like...the last time I went, I got my picture taken with Fabio. 

Yes, Fabio. 

And for the record, I was coerced. I was so shy and horribly embarrassed, but my mother bribed me so I did it. I passively rebelled by making sure my eyes were closed so that the picture would be thrown out and not used for future torment. (The picture of my sister with Fabio still exists, however. Expect that to resurface soon.)

Being long overdue, I returned to the parade this year and had a great time taking an absurd number of pictures. I couldn't narrow it down to two, so here's six instead. 

Enjoy your vicarious Indy experience ... and be glad that it's Fabio-free!

Some of my Indy's best drivers - 

The [in]famous Danica Patrick.
Also note smoking hot Ryan Briscoe in the next car over waving to me. Because obviously we had a brief, moment-long fling. Don't tell his wife, it's better that way.

Indy's favorite Dancing champ -Helio Castroneves

Alex Tagliani --  this year's pole winner *-- being showered by streamers.

(*and possibly even hotter than Ryan Briscoe. Google, then discuss.)