Ericsson throws a fast one at Yankee Stadium

Fresh from his remarkable win in last Sunday's Indy 500, Marcus Ericsson embarked on Tuesday on the winner's traditional victory tour.

After undergoing the usual round of American TV talk shows, the Swede rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange before heading to the Bronx and to the home of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees.

At Yankee Stadium, sporting his Indy 500 bling ring, Ericsson threw the first fast ball of the evening ahead of the local team's game against the Angels.

But it'll be back to business as soon as next weekend for the Chip Ganassi Racing charger who will defend his lead in the NTT IndyCar Series in the streets of Detroit.

Go Marcus!

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.