I am in Sun Valley, Idaho visiting my dad for a few days, and soon I'll be on my way back to the eastern USA, to stop by the race shops and take care of some business related to racing.

Yesterday I received a call to work on the new hit TV Series NC-CSI which is the Naval CSI show. My brother is directing this episode and requested that I do some stunts for him on Friday. So, in the morning I am catching a flight to Los Angeles to work for a day and then back to Idaho, and driving east from here. I need to be in Nashville by the weekend for meetings for a new music video I am going to be directing, then to Charlotte to meet with NASCAR about a partnership with my production company for TV commercials. There are lots of new film productions starting up now and I am getting lots of calls about performing stunts for them.

I can't believe how close we are now to the race in Motegi Japan. Time is speeding as fast as the race cars and can not believe that in just six weeks I will be in Japan for the first time, and will also get to see many of my many friends at Interush, and to race in Japan!

The IndyCar race team is working really hard to improve the race car and have made some significant progress based on some engineering information. Last week they were able to get the assistance of a well known engineer Alex Castrounis that previously worked with KV and Conquest racing. Top engineers are so vital to the success of a racing team and collaboration with chief mechanic/race strategist is crucial to building a successful program. Team 3G is utilizing each weekend to grow and learn both on ovals and road courses which is exciting news as the Japan race nears.

The IRL is a very exciting place to be racing now and the future is looking very positive for everyone involved. The IRL is looking to change both the Engine and the Car package for 2012. The same year they are looking to add China as the first IRL race for that country. Next year is going to have some changes as well, by adding a race in Brazil, one of the world's most popular racing countries. In the USA, the IRL is considering adding Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. This is an excellent facility and I will be looking forward to racing at that beautiful race track with a variety of natural terrain. It is very possible that next year the IRL will also be adding Baltimore and Boston; however, these will most likely happen in 2011. These are great markets for racing and the addition to having more street races is a great business opportunity and a niche market no other motorsports can compare with. IRL is also thinking about adding Las Vegas in 2011, but most likely 2012. Of course there are some races that will be going away to allow for these improved race venues.

These are all very exciting things to me, as I am looking forward to being part of the IRL series for many more years. I am really anxious to get back into a race car again, now that I am feeling healthy and strong again, and without too much back and neck pain. Unfortunately, I am not certain of my return race date because the race team had to make commitments to two other drivers, one suited for road course and the other for ovals, to fill in while I was recovering. There is a strong possibility I will be racing again in Chicago, but will not know for a week or two.

Right now I am very happy just to know that I will be racing again soon, and because I am getting lots of requests for stunts, and I am in discussions about directing and producing more commercials in the near future. I am also looking forward to racing in Japan where I will get to see all my Interush friends from Japan again soon, and hopefully many of you from Taiwan are coming as well!

Live Free and Fast!

Stanton

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