Originally Posted by LocalYokel:
I've been looking for an appropriate thread to express my opinion on this, and this seems like the one.
They should have finished the race. I know it might have been hard for some, but the drivers should have decided to finish the race. All of the old timers I know, agree with this sentiment. They were loosing a brother a week. You can't let a tragedy like that win. As a driver, you need to show death who's boss. Get in that car and race! Once you become afraid, its there forever.
Dan wasnt the only one that "LOST" yesterday. We all lost a friend a father a brother etc etc. Dans death would be in vein if we restarted the race and there was another fatality or serious injury. MArk my words next season there will be major changes for that track. The 2012 chassis will also make a huge difference in protecting the driver. The drivers had a choice to make and We ALL support their decision. The series winner had already been decided and so had rookie of the year, There was nothing to be gained by racing yesterday. How would YOU celebrate a victory after losing a friend. Did you not see the tears Dario shed while getting strapped in his car. Obviously you have no contact with the racing community. Its a fraternity, a brotherhood understood only by those who are a part if it. Dan Wheldon was charismatic, charming. He was a mans man and a gentlemans gentleman. He was a father a husband and brother, a son and a friend. He will be sorely missed.
So before you start telling those who "DO" How to do IT DONT
Prayers to the entire Wheldon Family