Quick reaction from the couch on today's season-opening race at St. Petersburg, won by Helio Castroneves:1.) Thought the Dan Wheldon tribute was handled appropriately. The insight from the drivers - with the perspective time has added - was interesting.
2.) The expected battle royale between Will Power and Dario Franchitti never materialized. Instead the "B" team - Helio Castroneves and Scott Dixon - had to carry the day for their respective teams. I'm joking, of course as Castroneves is a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and Dixon is a two-time series champion and an Indianapolis 500 winner as well. Their one-two finish is a little reminder to everyone that they're both pretty good, too.
3.) It will be interesting to see if Castroneves can keep up this momentum. Having him be a hot driver heading into this year's Indianapolis 500 would be an excellent storyline.
4.) Not much out of Marco Andretti or Graham Rahal today. The series needs consistently strong results from these two.
5.) Good runs from Ryan Hunter-Reay and James Hinchcliffe.
6.) Starting to warm up to the new car. From the back, it still looks too much like a go-cart. But if the body work cuts down on cars launching, it's well worth it.
7.) Loved the Tony Stewart-Lewis Hamilton ad for Mobil 1.
8.) Didn't remember seeing a Chevrolet-Indy ad. Did I miss it?
9.) Lotus has a lot of work to do.
10.) Interested to hear what Rubens Barrichello has to say after his first IndyCar race.
(Photo credit: Shawn Gritzmacher / Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
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