Originally Posted by ThrowbackRacingTeam:
Since when does the speedway go past six???? They never have before no matter what. How was USAC responsible for that? The fast nine thing is a bunch of BS and a slap in the face to almost 100 years of tradition. Remember, if it wasn't for USAC holding out for non-wings back in the day, you'd all get the "pleasure" of attending nothing but winged sprints.
The track decided to go past 6 because (like in 2011) the rain put a hold on the Pole Day qualifying earlier in the day.
While I love the fact of who got the pole, I do agree with you that the Fast 9 thing is gimmicky as can be.
Also, if USAC had been thinking back in 1961, we might still have front engine cars in the 500 and by no means am I complaining about that image. If they were still front engine cars the National Championship Trail would still be around.