I agree with Craig word for word. I think Tony George and the IRL was going in the right direction with the exception of one thing. In 1996 the IRL had a clean sheet of paper to design the next generation of Indy Car. They chose to stick closely with a variation of the CART style Indy Car instead of a more radical departure, maybe moving away from the ground-effects, maybe a modern day 60-70 rules Indy Car or maybe even a modern day roadster for that matter. I think this was a missed opportunity. Today we now have the Dallara cars that in my opinion aren't much to look at. The Conway-Power accident concerns me. Did the powers-that-be stop the Indy Car from flying or are we looking at another possible Dan Wheldon type tragedy somewhere down the road.


As for the race, it was very enjoyable. I watched about every circuit Bryan made and had high hopes when he passed SeaBass. It's too bad his day didn't turn out as well as we had hoped but was proud that he gave a great effort. He probably learned a great deal Sunday which is always good.

I rooted for his team mate Josef Newgarden too because he is an impressive young driver as well. He ran near the front for a while but alas he was caught a lap down somewhow then finally his car quit on him. Was happy to see Ed Carpenter come up through the field but not so happy to hear reports that he dissed his crew after the race. I hope I read wrong. I wish it was not either a Penske car or a Target car that won but what can you do. I may be up there again next year especially if Bryan gets to run again next year. I wish it was like it used to be but I 'm sure it is better than watching Metta Whirled Peas play NBA Basketball.