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11/6/19, 10:57 PM |
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You should do yourself a favor and watch more IndyCar races, they are usually the best race of the weekend... |
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11/6/19, 11:14 PM |
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Thanks for the advice but I'd rather watch my short tracks on the weekends. I like Indy cars at Indy not many other places.
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11/7/19, 5:52 PM |
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I haven't commented on this thread yet because I guess I have been recovering from the surprise of the initial announcement.
Having attended every 500 since 1965 (55 consecutive) and with the goal of at least 20 more (which will put me at age 100), I feel that Roger Penske is best suited of all potential owners to preserve and carry on the traditions of the Speedway and begin new ones. The 500 has changed much since 1965, but it is still the greatest race in the world. The drivers come from different backgrounds than they did in past decades, but the racing is the best it has ever been. I think Mr. Penske is the best bet to return Formula One to IMS also, and it would be so cool to see a 24-hour race at Indy as well. I have attended every Brickyard 400 as well but decided to not renew for next year. This year's race wasn't that bad, but my interest has dwindled. Here's hoping the next 100 years ago are as exciting as the last at Indianapolis!
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11/7/19, 8:25 PM |
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11/7/19, 9:37 PM | #55 | ||
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11/7/19, 11:07 PM |
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He didn't listen to the fans when he fired Gary B. Pretty sure he will listen to big money on this one.
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11/7/19, 11:15 PM | #57 | |
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If my great grand kids are still hearing Back Home Again it won’t likely be because of RP, unless he pulls a Methuselah.
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11/10/19, 10:01 AM |
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If 1996 doesn't happen, I don't think we are sitting here today watching IMS change hands. While the series needs the 500 and it is the big one, as Gurney eluded to, it benefits everyone if we don't treat this as one big race surrounded by a bunch of small support events. A strong series means an even stronger 500 and makes everyone money.
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11/10/19, 10:27 AM |
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But back to grass roots, if anything the split made it tougher. You got what you wanted for a brief time, but it wasn't long term. With the weakening of the series financially there are less people willing to take a chance on a one off, no more older chassis and engines laying around to purchase. You hope you can get your hands on a Dallara, maybe Honda or Chevy have an open lease, and pony up at minimum a cool million for the one race. Quote:
That whole 500 or bust, screw the rest, mentality is exactly what Gurney, Penske, and Patrick, etc. set out to end. A stronger series means an even stronger 500. But, I guess some would rather have a series no one gives a rat's rear about as long as they get 33 American heroes, over half of which the rest of world has never heard of, layin' it all out on da line for da fans(never mind that they aren't layin' out on da line for the fans as much as they are layin' out on da line for their own bank account). |
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11/12/19, 6:35 PM | #60 | ||
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Brickyard, with respect: your posts would be more positively viewed if they had less of the following-
1. Condescension 2. Unneeded sarcasm 3. Derogatory labels and names But, of course maybe you are only interested in being disruptive as opposed to constructive dialog. |
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