Just ignore that mushroom cloud; the show must go on

I see where those nasty Houti rebels in Yemen have sparked up some serious fireworks at an Aramco oil storage facility near Jeddah. That's where the Saudi Formula One race is supposed to happen tomorrow.

F-1 is a multi-billion dollar international media spectacle. Countries actually pay big bucks to F-1 for the privilege of hosting a race. It's not about the race, it's about the PR.

Those dastardly Houtis, supported by the evil ayatollahs in Iran, have attempted to pee on the party with this cowardly attack.

Just imagine the PR coup they'd have pulled off if they could get the Saudi Grand Prix cancelled!

Since the fireball over those blazing storage tanks was visible to the drivers doing practice laps for Sunday's race, there was some reticence in the ranks. 

After an emergency drivers' meeting, where it was explained to the drivers who butters their bread, it was agreed.

The show must go on!