This is an argument that has gone on for at least 25 or more years. 50 - 60 years ago, the ladder system was midgets, sprints, and championship cars. The cars were all basically the same but they got bigger and so did the track size as you moved up the ladder. So it was a natural progression. It's just not that way any more.

I'm a little bit narrow-minded when it comes to racing. I love USAC first and IndyCar second. The rest of it is a distant third for me. But this is the USA and you are free enjoy whatever you want. So If Indy doesn't float your boat any more, then don't waste your time with it. Don't let your fleeting life be bogged down by something you can't stand. Just move on to what you do like. Personally I still love Indy and I will be there in May for my 49th consecutive race.

The old saying goes, "The only thing that's permanent is change." Everything changes and there is nothing you can do about it. I long for the days of the Gary and Larry show...Vogler...Hurtubise...Parnelli...Nazaruk... Sweikert...Sachs. But it ain't gonna happen again. The best I can hope for is my fond (and increasingly foggy) rememberance of the "old days".

Just for the record, half the current IndyCar field is not American. I counted about seven of about 26 full time drivers, including Graham Rahal. Let me know if I missed somebody.