Indiana Open Wheel - View Single Post - Little 500, Who's going?

Kydehart (Offline)
#25 5/21/18 5:55 PM

Originally Posted by david mitchell:
It is quite amusing to hear many individuals say how they don’t really like pavement when referring to Little 500.I find it strange that so many people think that dirt is the only possible surface for any race car to run on.😸 Any of the best drivers have done both equally well.Look at your history books.I mean while I respect Donny Schatz and believe him to be the best winged sprint car driver in Country,you would hardly call him an all around talent.Really,what I want to know is why you don’t like pavement.Get into your head,if if you will.Any reasons will be appreciated.Is it a society thing.I mean the biggest race in the World is on pavement and it is next Sunday.I like dirt and pavement equally well,so to me it is a non starter.Please offer reasons.I am intrigued.

I love the Indianapolis 500 and have enjoyed my fair share of pavement open wheel short track races and even a few stock car and late model shows. Having said that, I just prefer the racing on dirt. I like it better and usually, but not always, I find it to be more exciting. The reason I've never been to Little 500 is because it's just not as easy for me to get excited about a pavement show, even though I've seen many great ones. I also agree that the best drivers are the ones that master both. Having said that, I still PREFER dirt. Don't hate pavement at all. Just not my first choice.

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