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.