[DHayes818]

I'm sure that is a big paycheck for qualifying for the 500. But, is it possible to be successful in the race when he only drives the car one week a year?

[mc/rider]

If you qualify youve succeded

[Tumey's 55]

The 500 is the pinnacle of open wheel racing in the US. Making the field is success, I'm sure completing 500 miles would be icing on the cake.

[dctracy79]

Tell that to Vogler, Bettenhausen... Back in the day!!!

[Charles Nungester]

BC to me is as competitive as Kinser, Vogler, Gaines etc in my mind as He's always coming and if he doesn't win, You worked your ass off to beat him. BC also finished top five at Daytona in a Xfinity car. Something that used to be common among top tier racers.

Yeah I bet it's hard to go out there and run 227 especially when 25 of them have been doing it for years and multiple races a year.

Let them come to BC's Playground, Doesn't matter, NW, Wing, Sprint, Midget, Champ, 600 If two of them could finish on the same lap in a 25 lapper, I'd be surprised.

Go BC! I sure wish they'd let you run more and get more feel in traffic both being passed and passing, But Congrats on being in the 100th Indy 500

[Jerry Shaw]

Originally Posted by DHayes818 I'm sure that is a big paycheck for qualifying for the 500. But, is it possible to be successful in the race when he only drives the car one week a year?

It's possible. Townsend Bell is a good example. This is usually one of the only Indy races he runs, he's on the second row and has to be one of the favorites to win. Bryan Clauson could be like Townsend. The biggest thing he needs is LAPS. The more the better. I thought it was very cool what Eddie Cheever said during BC's qualification attempt. He talked about how he is already a big star at dirt tracks around the country and how he reminds him of Tony, when Tony first came to the track. He went on to say that the race would be a lot better off, if there were more guys like Bryan Clauson in the field.

Jerry

[DHayes818]

I appreciate the legitimate answer! Didn't know that Townsend wasn't a full-timer.

[hb56]

I don't think BC does anything for a participation ribbon. All good drivers are after the blue ribbon.

[Puppy]

I wish BC could at least be running all of the oval races. He needs the seat time. That said, Townsend does a great job! C'mon sponsors, pony up!!!! Heck, send him to Skippy's and get him on the road courses too. Jeff and Tony became great road racers, BC could too!

[Backitin]

James Hinchcliffe,
Should be talked about also,
Near death to the pole. Talk about guts.
I don't like pavement races but have to say theres nothing in the world like the 500. The only thing I would change would be to hire more American drivers.