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The original post was regarding the not so new practice of buying and selling rides. I mention selling because if you are against the ride buyers then you need to also include the ride sellers in your negative views.
I'm not decided on this subject and wonder if buying a ride is or could be considered the same as partnering with a car owner for a ride. I've seen many drivers get rides because they brought a motor into the deal. A few (seems to be more prevalent on pavement) agree to fund the tires.
Thinking more about it, I wonder if bringing a sponsor to the team is considered ride buying?
I'm more "old school" in my thinking but don't see a balance to the ideals of yesterday vs. USAC 2008. Yes, some rides are sold to the high bidder and not given to the best racer. But maybe the best racer is an SOB that can't get along with anybody.
For this thread I am not sure what the riight answer is.
Question: Would you prefer to see another car parked until the car owner finds a repectful, excperienced, smiling, physically conditioned racer that not only drives well, but knows as much about the the car as he knows about racing operations?
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