Oh my, how time flies. I forgot that about Indy; you get here early, but there is so much to do and see that before you know it, the day is over. It actually makes me just a little bit sad because I can already sense that it's slipping away, but it's also pretty exciting because we are that much closer to finding out who is going to walk away with the event trophies on Monday. This morning when we arrived the Super Stockers were in the lanes and the Mopar Hemi Challenge participants were gearing up for another round of action. These cars are beautiful, and that fact provides an added dimenision to drag racing, doesn't it? I have a fondness for all muscle cars and I'm a little bit of a Chevy girl at heart, but I will admit that I have an appreciation for Hemi power, and those 'Cudas and Darts are just flat out cool to look at.

Earlier this morning I made my way through the Pro Stock pits, and though my intention was to speak to everyone on the entry list for the class right here on day one,it's actually a bit of a balancing act. Especially when so many people have so many interesting things to say. I can't divulge everything that I learned today, but check the event notebook for a few tidbits, if you're so inclined.

Other than what's in the notebook, I will tell you that part of my so-far very full day consisted of spending some time talking to the Dave River Pro Stock team. River is ultra-friendly to everyone he meets and though he's serious on the track, he has a knack for keeping everything in perspective. His crew consists of two of his kids, Amanda and Robert, as well as family-friend Shark (I could tell you his real name but I'd have to k... well, you know). River is competing in his fifth event of the season and though he has yet to make the field, he sure has a lot of heart and that's a darn good foundation for success. Kind of interesting to ponder what the future may hold.

I also received word that an upcoming book detailing the expansive history of Mopar will include former drag racer and current engine builder Roy Johnson, master of the Pro Stock Hemi since 1997. The book is in the final stages of production and tomorrow I plan to do a little legwork to determine when it will be available for purchase. Meanwhile, Roy and the J&J Racing team, including co-crew chiefs Mark Ingersoll and Jeff Perley and driver Allen Johnson, are making sure their ducks are in a row for a full recovery from their unusual DNQ in Reading.

There was so much more, but the semi's are complete for the Hemi Challenge and Top Alcohol Funny Car is pulling up to the line. From here, this day is gonna get even faster, and I'm leaving blog land to soak it all up before it passes me by. Until tomorrow, drag race fans!