Sunday, May 9, 2004
Sarah's mother, Reba Fisher, waved the green flag on opening day at the Indianapolis Motor speedway to begin the first practice session of the day.  Sarah enjoyed the distinct honor to take the track for the first official lap of the practice for the upcoming Indianapolis 500 on Mother's Day. 

“Waving that green flag for Sarah meant the world to me, making this one of the greatest Mother’s Day any mom could ask for,” Reba Fisher said.  Sarah and her mother had already celebrated Mother's Day back on April 10 when Sarah gave her a ride in the Indy Racing Experience two-seater. 

“Racing is a lifestyle, not just Sarah’s but the whole Fisher family,” said Reba Fisher. 

“She isn’t the only female driver in our family. I use to race myself. I met (husband) Dave (Fisher) at the Commercial Point (Ohio) Grand Prix Karting race. We both ran against each other in the same race. Wouldn’t you know I beat him, but unfortunately, I haven’t beaten him since. I guess it sure made an impression. Back then I never would have thought I’d be giving my daughter the green flag, Opening Day at the world’s greatest race.”  Reba also fielded many interviews from local TV stations which will air this evening in Indianapolis.

*quotes courtesy indyracing.com