Petition for Tony to race in 500
 

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/

Re: Petition for Tony to race in 500
 

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

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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

Re: Petition for Tony to race in 500
 

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.

Re: Petition for Tony to race in 500
 

Kyle Larson tweeted Penske saying he is interested per Yahoo sports :8::8::8:

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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.

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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.

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

Re: Petition for Tony to race in 500
 

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.

Re: Petition for Tony to race in 500
 

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

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I'm not getting too excited over it. I think Penske is just throwing something out there.

Penske will probably not want to ante up his or his own sponsors cash. I'm sure he is hoping Office Depot, Burger King and Haas Automation will bring a lot of $$$$$ to the table for the deal to go down.

One other thing which becomes the elephant in the room. Tony is a Mobil guy and the Penske team is Shell-Pennzoil. Maybe not a big deal but I remember back in the day Dan Gurney getting bounced from a CanAm ride because he was a Castrol guy and Team McLaren was sponsored by Gulf.

I'll believe it if and when Smoke is strapped into a Dallara in 5.5 months.

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If nothing else its got everyone talking about the greatest race in the world " Indianapolis 500 "

Originally Posted by dirt330:
If nothing else its got everyone talking about the greatest race in the world " Indianapolis 500 "

Problem is how influential is "everyone"?

Re: Petition for Tony to race in 500
 

Just watched a story about the IRL on Fox 59. Sounds like the IRL is wanting more oval racing. They are building a new oval track in Canada and they said they are wanting more ovals. Think they know its going to take American Racers and Oval races to attract fans. Hope this is for real and not just another story that never happens. Said that more things are coming to rebuild the IRL.

http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-indyc...lumn?track=rss

Re: Petition for Tony to race in 500
 

I think the speedway is milking this for all that it is worth with the knowledge that it will not happen.

It would be just as effective to start a petition for myself to be in the seat. It ain't gonna happen.

Re: Petition for Tony to race in 500
 

Originally Posted by bigmojo5:
It would be just as effective to start a petition for myself to be in the seat. It ain't gonna happen.

That can be arranged, sir. :18:

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RT@John Oreovicz ‏@IndyOreo
Stew has arrived at #IMIS, clean shaven. Groomed for @penskeracing?

Update.
RT@Dillon Welch ‏@dillon_welch
“@StewartHaasRcng: At @imis_indy, Tony Stewart announces he will not run the 2013 Indy 500.” darn...

Re: Petition for Tony to race in 500
 

Tony was just on the news. Said he did not have the time for this year, but said he might consider it in the future. Sounds fair to me.

Re: Petition for Tony to race in 500
 

I bet the Speedway said a lot more then darn.