Not really feeling a major writing spurt but in summing up 2015, I think through all the events attended, my lasting memory from this year will be the people.
There were professional highlights - a second straight year getting to cover both the Indianapolis 500 and 24 Hours of Le Mans in the same year was incredible. Additionally, getting to live out a childhood dream in not only covering a Formula 1 race, but doing so for the U.S. network home of the sport and being there in the post-race press conference to ask a question of the newly crowned World Champion, Lewis Hamilton. Lastly, going to Germany for Porsche's Night of Champions was an amazing way to cap off the year.
But it was the human moments that stood out more. From celebrating my Grandma's 100th birthday to losing but then remembering one of racing's all-time good guys, it's the people who inspire you to do better and be better as a person. There's a handful of you who've really helped me and been there for me throughout this year... you know who you are. In looking ahead to 2016, while the at times crazy travel schedule will continue, I'll try to improve, and I'm thankful for all the people around me along for the ride. Happy New Year! The schedule of races/racing-related events I attended this year, in my 10th season reporting on motorsports, included: January: Roar test, Rolex 24 at Daytona February: Chicago Auto Show, IndyCar media day March: COTA PWC, Miami Formula E, Sebring 12, St. Petersburg IndyCar
April: NOLA IndyCar, Long Beach, Barber
May: Monterey IMSA, Indy GP, 99th Indy 500
June: Detroit, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Watkins Glen
July: Milwaukee, Lime Rock
August: Mid-Ohio, Road America IMSA, VIR, Sonoma
September: Monterey PWC/MRTI, COTA WEC/IMSA, Road America test
October: Road Atlanta, COTA F1
November: Las Vegas Red Bull GRC/SEMA, Daytona test, Sebring Lamborghini World Final
December: Stuttgart, Germany, Porsche Night of Champions
