Originally Posted by SUPERDUKE:
please tell us why he picks your brain? What is your background in racing? AND WE KNOW ITS 2009! THINK ABOUT THIS IN THE LAST 100 YR. YOU CAN'T TELL THE DIFFERENTS IN THE THE FIRST HORSE TO WIN THE KENTUCKY DERBY AND MINE THE BIRD AND THE PLACE IS SOLD OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW MUCH HAS BASEBALL CHANGED? BETTER BATS GLOVES BALLS?
Originally Posted by Ovalmeister:
Classy response Kirk, thanks. And 45 is considered old? That sucks. 
David.
Duke-
That's the point. He's willing to talk to anyone who is intelligent and can talk in a sensible way. I guess that would put you out.
If you don't think horse racing or baseball have changed, you're a fool. Everything does. If I had your outlook on it, I would say, "Well, they're still trying to go fast in a circle, just like 100 years ago." But I know better than that...
David-
I hope that wasn't a cheap shot, but that's how you're coming off. When we first met, I'm pretty sure you were cool and young. Don't be one of those bitter guys like Duke!!
My dad was born in 1945, and he's seen it all. From Indy to Knoxville to Ascot to Winchester.....he's seen so many great things that I wish I could have seen...but he always reminds me that as great as things were then, he still appreciates what he's seeing to this day. He's seen some great races, and some great racers, and some amazing sights - but those weren't necessarily better than what he sees now. He thought Indiana Midget Week was some of the best stuff you could see, and I'm sure he'll love this year's Indiana Sprint Week just as much as he did the Knoxville Nationals he saw in the 70s. I just wish everyone could enjoy it the way he does....we have a blast regardless.