It's been a long 12 years. I admit the last two or so years has seen me post little, because there was nothing more to be said and I was growing weary. Now, it's over. It may not be over the way we want (IRL surrender or a return to the 1970s version of AOWR), but it is over.
Since USAC ran Indy cars on road courses, I guess I could stomach some. Just PLEEEEASE keep street racing to a minimum.
I've been reading the posts, debating with myself over the percentage of ovals and road/street courses, but I've finally come down to this.
Just give me drivers who WANT TO BE HERE.
I don't want some young American hot shoe that shows a bunch of promise in Indy cars but would rather be in NASCAR.
I don't want some road racer who whines about ovals and openly pines away for a F1 ride.
I want RACERS in the IRL who LIVE TO WIN THE INDIANAPOLIS 500.
I want racers who grew up watching Rick Mears, Danny Sullivan, Bobby Rahal, Al Unser Jr., Emerson Fittapaldi, and Arie Luyendyk while learning from their elders about the rich history of American Open Wheel Racing.
I want racers who want to win the Indy 500 and have their names supplant AJ Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, Mario Andretti, Gordon Johncock, Johnny Rutherford, and Bobby Unser in the record books.
I want racers who cry at a dream realized when they pass rookie orientation at Indy.
I want racers who pray, work hard, and try every day to earn and keep a ride in the Indy Cars.
I want racers who LIVE to drive into Turn 1, Lap 1, on pole day at 230 and not lift.
I want racers who realize that blocking on road courses and ovals is unsportsmanlike conduct, and will try to find the "right" way to pass.
I want racers who don't mind racing inches apart, and have the brains, courage, and character to do so.
I don't care if these drivers are American bred, or foreign born. I don't care if there are 10 ovals and 10 road/street courses.
Just give me DRIVERS who make it their life's PASSION to win the Indy 500.
And, please give me owners who realize that the whole of AOWR revolves around the Indianapolis 500 and give me owners who are smart enough to HIRE the drivers who fit the above bill.
The split is over.
The Indy 500 butters AWOR's bread.
Keep this series Indy 500-centric and I will be happy.
Drop the flag.
Since USAC ran Indy cars on road courses, I guess I could stomach some. Just PLEEEEASE keep street racing to a minimum.
I've been reading the posts, debating with myself over the percentage of ovals and road/street courses, but I've finally come down to this.
Just give me drivers who WANT TO BE HERE.
I don't want some young American hot shoe that shows a bunch of promise in Indy cars but would rather be in NASCAR.
I don't want some road racer who whines about ovals and openly pines away for a F1 ride.
I want RACERS in the IRL who LIVE TO WIN THE INDIANAPOLIS 500.
I want racers who grew up watching Rick Mears, Danny Sullivan, Bobby Rahal, Al Unser Jr., Emerson Fittapaldi, and Arie Luyendyk while learning from their elders about the rich history of American Open Wheel Racing.
I want racers who want to win the Indy 500 and have their names supplant AJ Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, Mario Andretti, Gordon Johncock, Johnny Rutherford, and Bobby Unser in the record books.
I want racers who cry at a dream realized when they pass rookie orientation at Indy.
I want racers who pray, work hard, and try every day to earn and keep a ride in the Indy Cars.
I want racers who LIVE to drive into Turn 1, Lap 1, on pole day at 230 and not lift.
I want racers who realize that blocking on road courses and ovals is unsportsmanlike conduct, and will try to find the "right" way to pass.
I want racers who don't mind racing inches apart, and have the brains, courage, and character to do so.
I don't care if these drivers are American bred, or foreign born. I don't care if there are 10 ovals and 10 road/street courses.
Just give me DRIVERS who make it their life's PASSION to win the Indy 500.
And, please give me owners who realize that the whole of AOWR revolves around the Indianapolis 500 and give me owners who are smart enough to HIRE the drivers who fit the above bill.
The split is over.
The Indy 500 butters AWOR's bread.
Keep this series Indy 500-centric and I will be happy.
Drop the flag.
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