A "lame duck" Congress commences this week, representing the final leg of the Obama administration's first congressional term. The way I see it, as an IndyCar driver with nearly 30 years of racing experience, these few remaining weeks are among the most critical, and dangerous. I liken it to those...

As a professional IndyCar driver, I know just how important it is to be fast. But in order to achieve victory, you must also invest in cutting edge technology and develop a strategy designed to win the race. The same can be said for scientific innovation, and today, the United...