First stop, motor racing?

I love events that gets people outside and exploring the city, which is what Firstop is all about, blurring the lines of art, design, gallery hopping, and shopping, all in a one-mile radius in Williamsburg. Its bottom line is of course to get Manhattanites out to Brooklyn, which is always a worthy cause.

Walking around, somewhat disappointed by the lackluster design offerings, what did catch my interest is that there seems to be an auto/motor/racing trend lurking about. Pierogi 2000 is celebrating its 10th anniversary with gravity racing, featuring mini-cars created by about a hundred artists. Races start October 6 through 10. Matchless, nearby, had slot car tracks set up, and has motorcycle night. Intellectuals are also getting into the gig.

It's the beginning rumblings of something more serious - cultural, political, and economic. And it's tied into how we make decisions about our spaces and how we use our resources.