[jdull99]

Sometimes things happen as you are preparing for a race & I would not compare this to kneeling or anything. I know (!) MANY sacrificed their lives so we can stand at attention for the anthem (& I fully respect those that not only lost their lives, but served in any way, etc - all better men & women than I!). Let's hope Rossi stood at attention EVERY other anthem that has been played before the 100s of races he has competed in; & that he is engulfed in everything to do with what it takes to win races at that level, and this was not a political statement or such. Obviously nutrition is important before competing ; & if something came off to get him off his schedule (they proly have it very tight and figured out), he shoulda found a place to hide. I really hate to imagine one incident alienating the Indy car crowd from any major sponsor...they only have so many...