I thought it was pretty dang good.
I was rooting heavy for a win by one of the young american drivers. They were doing good till I went outside to mow the yard, when I got back they were all out of contention.
What I saw was a really viable race, as in direct comparison to say a F1 race. The series needs ovals to be great again, that might be all it really needs, that and some of the young americans to start winning. They will win.
My stupid cable went out just in time for the 500 to start. I drove over to my mom and dads to watch and when I got there, Bryan Clauson was already out of the race and no mention why....
Could someone please inform me of what happened? I was on his bandwagon for sure.
Originally Posted by backitin:
I thought it was pretty dang good.
I was rooting heavy for a win by one of the young american drivers. They were doing good till I went outside to mow the yard, when I got back they were all out of contention.
What I saw was a really viable race, as in direct comparison to say a F1 race. The series needs ovals to be great again, that might be all it really needs, that and some of the young americans to start winning. They will win.
Huge mistake by Indy Car (CART & IRL) and the team owners to ignore home grown (American) talent beginning back in the late 80's. In addition, steering the series so heavily to the road racing side has been a critical mistake. I truly believe the IRL was on the right track back in the early 2000's with Chevy, Infinity, NO engine leases, ovals etc. The racing was the best on the planet and they were getting some excellent crowds at several of the their venues. Tony George should've stuck to his guns and built on that but.......instead he sold his soul to bring Penske, Ganassi, Toyota and Honda back. Along with that came the concessions on engine leases (and favored teams) and road/street courses. Now the sport is right back to the issues that began the decline of the sport in the early to mid 90's and the reason for the establishment of the IRL to begin with. We are 5 races into the season with only one oval to date....it saddens me enormously...
Bryan spun in turn one,flat spotted the tires had to be flat bedded in. Got back out, did not handle well. I think Bryan and team learned and hopefully will try some more races!:22
It was a great race! I was hoping Kanaan was going to finally get it done with seven to go, but it didn't happen.
Also, whatever problems anyone thinks IndyCar racing has these days, it all goes out the window once the green flag is waved at the Indianapolis 500. It's still one of the most spectacular sporting events in the world and I am grateful that I have the opportunity to attend the race every year.
We went to carb day and there didnt seem to be many people in turn 4.I looked all over and couldnt find a Indy star paper(always could before) and also could not find any BC t shirts..The freedom 100 was a great race and too bad it had to end under caution. That is the first time in my life i ever watched any kind of car race(freedom 100) and couldnt tell you today the name of one of the drivers. Its the history and the memories that make me go at least one day during May!
Somehow with the rare exception we lost a whole era of young drivers. Mario, Foyt, Mears ect. sorry to say werent immortal and it seems like there was a gap before its being taken serious again by our young talent. There was a article in our local paper about pocono maybe running a Indy race again before too long. It would be interesting with it being repaved and getting safer barriers.
The Indy 500 is quite honestly the only IndyCar event that anyone out of the loyal fan base even cares about. Yesterday's race was spectactular but we now have to wait til next year for another good one. Even the few ovals dont seem to draw a whole lot of interest. I agree that Tony George had it going in the right direction but there was probably way too much money waved under his nose for him to pass up.
It is really sad that guys like Darland and Hines never got a shot at the speedway. Until they do, It will be real difficult for Indycar to ever be more than a 1 race series that most of the sporting world could care less about.
Had a great time outside of turn one. What makes this race so great is that it's the last race that's still more important than "the big picture" or "points."
Sato showed that. Hero to zero, win it or wear it.
