Carrera Panamericana

Got up Early Friday morning to make it to the start of the Carrera Panamericana. Many cool old cars and drivers in flame retardant suits milling about, looking over maps. It was just like a movie of some big race where they were all just hanging out, some siting in cafes drinking coffee until all of a sudden engines started grumbling. Everyone seemed to scramble to get in their cars and start the race. They could hardly get to the starting gate with all the people in the streets. Anyway, Lots of old cars driving really fast through crowded Mexico streets. Actually they did close the streets to other traffic but every now and then a taxi or a bus would somehow sneak out into the raceway and get in the way. I´m not sure exactly how the race works but it seems pretty crazy to me. Check out the video here.