Powell Tests Pace Car at Indy

[Toucano]

By The Associated Press

April 17, 2005, 1:45 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS -- Former Secretary of State Colin Powell knows the Corvette convertible pace car he'll drive at the Indianapolis 500 has huge advantage over his own Corvette coupe. And it has to do with speed.

"I got it up to 110, 115 (mph)," Powell said Saturday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where he tested the pace car alongside three-time Indy winner Johnny Rutherford. "My other car, my real car at home, I'll never be able to do that with it. I'm just going to have to be content to keep it within the speed limit."

Powell said the car compared with his own -- except for the noticeable rush of air at high speed. He said he felt comfortable driving the car, though he would have "butterflies" on race day. The Indy 500, he said, is "as American as apple pie."

"It's going to be hard to get me off the track on the day of the race," Powell said of the May 29 event. "But knowing what's behind me ... at 230 mph, you've got to get out of the way as fast as you can."

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Shouldn't you be hiding in shame, Mr. Powell?

[young_at_heart]

1. Being used by the neo-cons doesn't matter to him

The Indy 500 is his life now, I guess. The Bushies needed a "warrior" with a good image....Powell was picked. I wonder what the history books will say about him?

[buff2]

3. The history books will say he was just another liar for

the chimp. Another "Yes Sir","You are so right,sir"! To sum it all up in one short sentence... He drank the Kool-Aid. He threw out any integrity he might have had. All over Jesus Bu$h. :puke:

[mitchum]

2. And I assume it kept pulling to the right?

With the way he happily allowed himself to be constantly exploited by the neo-cons, I assume we will also see Powell participating in the Kentucky Derby.

[movonne]

4. I think this is one of those I don't give a shit.......

[burn the bush]

5. Powell is driving the starting car at the Indy 500 this year?

well hell, we need to get a protest ready for him. It would be great if we could fill the infield with people booing Powell. Any body know if they let you party in the coke fields in speedway anymore during race week?

[daleo]

6. He's an honorary NASCAR dad now.

Maybe Indy isn't NASCAR, but the symbolism is there.

[Voltaire99]

7. Yes, and what a joke on centrists who once fawned on him.

Oh, Colin, save us from George Bush!

From hero-savior to Iraq war shill to NASCAR dad. Heh.

[wallwriter]

8. I say he's a big p***y

for not getting the 'Vette up to 150 at least. The car has more than enough potential, and it's a closed track for cryin out loud...