An open letter to the racing gods
 

With deep respect and humility I seek your guidance and blessing as I write this book concerning the economic state of American open wheel racing. You recently sent a person to me who bragged about having lengthy discussions with A.J. Foyt. This man worked for an IZOD IndyCar team and bragged about recently 'infiltrating and influencing' the series by following certain decision makers outside to smoke with them, chat with them, etc. I was deeply troubled when this man told me he had never heard of USAC. My stomach got even queasier when he told me that he had only been involved with racing for 4 years and had been a Hollywood writer small business owner in his previous career.

May I know how many others like him are influencing decisions on 16th street? Men and women like him, who have come in as friends of wealthy Europeans who wake up one morning and decide they want to own an Indycar team. How many people walk around the IMS garage in May, collecting checks from IZOD, Indycar, or teams and have limited knowledge or respect for American open wheel racing?

Perhaps you will not answer my question. Perhaps knowing their numbers or relative power will discourage me from writing my book. Everything happens for a reason. I just hope you're with me in spirit, and this book makes you happy racing gods. :)

P.S. I understand that A.J. Foyt loved the Gold Crown Cars. Where can I find a quote regarding this?
P.P.S. Thank you for Bobby East's middle finger.

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Are you on meds?

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If the water in Indiana is medicated, then apparently so. Have you been drinking imported water?

And thank you, AERO, for your interest :) :23:

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Do you speak English perhaps?

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Aero drinks flavored imported water from Pennsylvania. Its called "Dingaling."

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I speak the official language of the United States of USAC (not affiliated with USAC). My editors have agreed to help translate my writing into plain English for the enjoyment of everyone. They are veteran authors of books about ********, economics, and one fiction book based on a grand prix racer. They are excited that I have volunteered to do the footwork necessary to tell the story of the current economic state of American open wheel racing.

I am extremely grateful to all who are continuing to contribute to this cause, even the ribbing which bumps my thread to the top. I am humbled by your interest and see you at the races :31:

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Reminds me of the old TV ad This is your brain on drugs :10:

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so how are you kinected to open wheel raceing, are you a racer, fan,or just interested?

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Considering some of the nonsense you post on here. I find it downright hilarious you would attempt to make fun of what someone else posts.

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Point taken :6:

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I say a lot of silly things on here which are sometimes tongue-in-cheek. A lot of people don't get me, and that's okay. We are all on this board because we all love to go to the races. My heart is in the same place as yours, and that is in enjoying the races and caring for the safety of our drivers. Right now, I hope everyone reading this will say a prayer for Randy Charles and his family. Randy was seriously injured in a stock car accident at Paragon Speedway, Indiana after the tower power allowed another driver to run 19 laps with the hood of his car raised up and completely blocking his view. He is still in the hospital and I am also praying for the people who allowed this to happen because they have to feel terrible right now. It is my understanding that Keith Ford was unaware of this safety hazard because he was busy paying out to the sprint car drivers. I am praying for him, too, even though he had no idea what was going on he has surely lost trust in the people who allowed the bomber to drive with an extremely obstructed view.

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How am I connected?
I'm best described as a by-product of racing. I'm sure there's others who have different descriptions of me, though ;)
Am I a racer?
Yes, if you count the go-carts at Stephan Johannsen's and the fact that I'm scoping out powder-puff rides. No, if you think a real racer has to have real credentials. (I think ya do!)
Am I a fan?
I don't think there's anybody that would say I'm not.
I am interested in racing?
There are so many aspects of racing that are just plain fascinating to me.

Thank you for the interview :) See you at the races :)

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I cant wait to read this novel....

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thanks for your reply good luck