LOL! It was on all weekend, and I had to "tune it out" - I love the cars, but hate the noise.
Me, from Indiana, never been to the Indy 500 or the Brickyard (NASCAR) 400, less than an hour from my home there! 
I have seen photos from when my Grandpa went, however, in the 1920´s. That´s kinda special.
Someday, we´ll drive the Bathurst track. I think that´s an essential Aussie ritual, even if you don´t watch the race!
So Lowndes kept it out of the wall, good on ya, Daff - I hope you had a million dollars bet on him! 
JC