Petition for Tony to race in 500

Avon Open Wheel fan · 12/3/12, 5:43 PM

If you would like to see Tony drive in the Indy 500 the speedway has a petition drive going for him to race in the 500.

http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway...indy-petition/

Chubs Peterson · 12/3/12, 7:32 PM

How about them petitioning to get Kahne, Gordon, Newman, Stenhouse and all the other open wheel drivers they couldn't find room for also.

Vukie · 12/3/12, 9:12 PM

RT@Jenna Fryer (@JennaFryer)
ABC says it is open to discussing moving up start time of #Indy500: "ABC/ESPN would enthusiastically support the opportunity for said driver(s) to participate in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600. We have strong partnerships with the league and speedway.” #NASCAR #INDYCAR

Pat O'Connor Fan · 12/4/12, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Chubs Peterson

How about them petitioning to get Kahne, Gordon, Newman, Stenhouse and all the other open wheel drivers they couldn't find room for also.

Are we talking fantasy land with this list of drivers ??

Obviously, yes.

dirt330 · 12/4/12, 12:46 AM

Kyle Larson tweeted Penske saying he is interested per Yahoo sports

ISF · 12/4/12, 1:09 PM

Purely from an interested spectator point of view I would much prefer to see Kyle Larson get the Penske ride offering. Problem is there is no indication that the overtures go both ways but I have to believe Penske is well aware of Young Money's talent, diversity and wildly growing popularity.

I say this with no axe to grind either way, other than to say that Kyle Larson is the de facto face of the future of the sport. Regardless where he lands I believe he will bring a sizable following. Kyle may fall short of the publicity of a 3 time Cup Champion right now, but I believe he, along with Bryan Clauson and hopefully others, could possibly be the beginning of a renaissance of sorts for the Month of May at Indy.

racefan20 · 12/4/12, 1:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ISF

I have to believe Penske is well aware of Young Money's talent, diversity and wildly growing popularity.

I'm sure he is also well aware of the fact that Larson is signed with Ganassi.

Vukie · 12/4/12, 5:30 PM

33 Reasons Why Tony Stewart Should "Do the Double"
http://www.indianapolismotorspeedway...doubleandquot/

ISF · 12/4/12, 9:03 PM

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Originally Posted by racefan20

I'm sure he is also well aware of the fact that Larson is signed with Ganassi.

Exactly what I thought. But how is the overture through social media to be explained. If Ganassi can keep Larson from driving a wingless sprinter he surely can prevent him from driving an Indy Car for Roger Penske.

racephoto1 · 12/4/12, 9:14 PM

The Speedways REAL number 1," We need the money ".