Thread: Why we do it
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10/17/11, 10:34 AM   #22
Re: Why we do it
wright59
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I definately agree with stopping the race. I had been following this race all weekend thru practice and qualifying. The drivers had not been on the track with over 16 cars at one time all weekend. Any of us that race open wheel cars knows the consequences of wheel on wheel contact and it hurts. After a bad flip it is fairly easy to get back in the car but in my case and opinion, it does take a little time to get the confidence and feel back in the car. Most people unfortunately could feel the outcome when they put the yellow tarp on the car(including the drivers from the way they talked) The bottom line is the drivers did not want to race anymore yesterday and they didn't. RIP Dan Wheldon! It was my pleasure talking to you on different occasions at the speedway. Best wishes to your family.