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日本は寒いですね。

日本は寒いですね〜。カリフォルニア育ちの僕としては、寒さに弱いです・・・。と言うか、冬服あまりもっていません・・・。（泣）

Wow...it's freezing out here in Tokyo. Being a Californian... It's hard to handle this cold temperature. I also have to get more winter clothing to keep me warm...lol

日本では連日大忙しです。着いてすぐに鈴鹿に行き、フェデラルタイヤのテストを行いました。初めて鈴鹿のフルコースを走ったのですが、めちゃめちゃ面白いですね。天気は残念ながら雨でしたが。今度はぜひドライで走ってみたいです。

I have been real busy during the stay here. During the first couple of days, I went to Suzuka to test some tires for Federal Tire Company. It was the first time I ever drove at the Suzuka Circuit and that track is wicked! Unfortunately it was raining so I wasn't able to run at full speed but would love to have another try in the future when it's dry.

東京に戻ってきてからは、スポンサーへのご挨拶や、今年のインディジャパンと５００の営業活動でドタバタしています。今が修羅場ですからね！

Since when I got back from Tokyo, I have been busy visiting the sponsors as well as trying to put things together for the Indy 500 and Indy Japan race this year. This is the most crucial time because we are approaching the decision time for most companies who may be interested.

さて、昨日インディカーシリーズにとっては、ビッグなニュースがありましたね。なんと琢磨選手がKVレーシングからフル参戦する事になりました！どんな走りをするか、楽しみですね。

You all probably know already but there was a huge news yesterday here in Japan for the motorsports enthusiasts. Takuma Sato has announced that he will be driving for KV racing. It will be interesting to see how well he is going to run. I'm sure he will be strong on road coarses.

ちなみに、僕も全戦レースに行く事になりました（フル参戦？！？）。残念ながらドライバーとしてではなく、メディアとしての立場ですが・・・。しかしながら、引き続きインディ５００とインディジャパン参戦へ向けての活動は続けておりますので、応援宜しくお願い致します！

BTW. I will be attending all the Indy Car races this year. Unfortunately not as a driver...but will be there as a media. At the same time, I'm still trying to get things worked out for the Indy Japan and Indy 500 so that will be a wicked busy week end for me, talking, writing, and racing!lol... But as I said, it's good to be busy!!