Sights and sounds on Sunday

tbt*'s Luis Santana had his ear to the ground all day long and managed to get pretty close to the action. How close? Let's just say homie is still asking why the phone keeps ringing.

During today's Grand Prix, Gov. Charlie Crist talked about ethanol and was a really nice guy, Luis says, as was Target Chip Ganassi team driver Dan Wheldon, who was especially cool with the kids and took the time to sign every hat, t-shirt and photograph shoved his way (hear that, Danica?). Of course St. Pete mayor Rick Baker was there, but for good measure, David Letterman was in the pits supporting his Rahal Letterman racing team.

But don't take our word for it. The versatile Mr. Santana shot lots of video for your enjoyment:

Dig those crazy Helio Castroneves fans!