For those who are looking for an alternative sporting event for NFL opening weekend check out the IndyCar Series Chicago Peak Anti-Freeze 300. The Indy car series closes the season with their closest points competition in league history at the track that featured the closest race finish ever. It is the series that features the drivers Marco Andretti, Sam Hornish, Danica Patrick and Dan Wheldon.
The important thing about the IndyCar series is that they presently run a 10% Ethanol fuel mixture and in 2007 will run a 100% Ethanol fuel. Paul Dana a driver and teamate of Danica Patrick was tragically killed in a pre race testing session prior to the first race of the season. Dana was instrumtental in bringing together approximately fifty (50) interests and companies, placing them under an Ethonal concerted effort. Dana showed how one person through hard work and determination could bring competing interests and solidify them into a progressive cause. The IndyCart Series will be the only "Green" racing series on the planet.