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一年を振り返って

日本はもう年が明けましたね。おめでとうございます！アメリカはまだ大晦日です。いや〜しかし１年も、もう終わってしまうと考えると驚いちゃいますね。今年も色々とあったな〜・・・。でも、自分にとっては色んな新しいチャレンジの年でもあったような気がします。

I have been saying it the last few days...but yet again...I can't believe that 2007 is over. It's already 2008 in Japan with the time difference!?! A lot of things happened this year in my life and it certainly was another challenging year for me.

まずは、１月１８日に息子が産まれた事。これは人生のビッグイベントでしたからね！？！息子も順調に育ってくれて、何よりです。今から一緒にカートを乗りに行くのが楽しみです・・・って既に親馬鹿っぷりを発揮してます！？！

The biggest news for me was the birth of my son on Jan 18. Obviously it was expected sooner or later....but I think I was able to accomplish one of my goals which was to have a son or daughter by age 30. My son is getting bigger and bigger by the day and I am just happy to see him living healthy! I am really looking forward till that day that he may show some interest in racing and being at the Kart track together!?!

子供が産まれて速攻で、デイトナに行き初めての耐久レースに参戦。それもデイトナ２４時間レース！無事に６位でゴールして、耐久レースのシステムを理解する事ができました。まだ、スポーツカー（ハコ車）の動きを完全に理解する前に終わってしまったのでまた近い将来リベンジですね！

Soon after the birth of my son, I was off to Daytona to do my first every sports car race(Daytona 24hr). We were able to finish 6th...but I still need to learn a little more on how to drive those cars. In the near future, I would love to have another shot on racing the 24hr though...

そして５月は５回目のIndy500に参戦。車の調子も良かったのですが、ちょっとしたトラブルで２１位。しかし、自分なり＆チームなりに頑張った結果なので食いはありません。こっちもまた来年リベンジですね。しかし、５年連続で５００に参戦できた事は、応援してくれてるスポンサー、ファン、そして家族の皆さんに心から感謝です！！

Well...during month of May, I raced in my 5th straight Indianapolis 500. The car was running great but we had some minor misshap and finished 21st. It was not an ideal finishing position for the team, but we all tried our best and I was satisfied about the whole program. Most importantly I want to thank the Sponsors, Fans, and my family on the support for the last 5years and I am really looking forward for next year!

で、いよいよ２００８年！ここだけの話ですが色々と前向きです。過去２年間はIndyJapanのレースはオヤスミしてしまいましたが、ほぼ来年はIndyJapan＆Indy500に参戦できる様に頑張ってます！！だいぶ話が具体化していますので、近日中に発表できるとおもいます。楽しみにまっていてくださいね！！ではでは、２００８年も引き続き応援宜しくお願い致します！！

Now, on to 2008, things are definitely looking bright! I think we should be able to announce our deal on the Indy Car program in which at minimum it should include the Indy Japan race in Motegi as well as Indianapolis 500. I am looking forward to another exciting year, and also to seeing you all of you guys at the track in the near future!!