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IRL drivers or Nascar drivers.
On the whole.
I'll submit the Nascar drivers do.
On the whole.
I'll submit the Nascar drivers do.
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Re: Who has more respect for IMS?
It's a wash. Which is good.Originally posted by Truth Detector
IRL drivers or Nascar drivers.
On the whole.
I'll submit the Nascar drivers do.
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I think the NASCAR drivers are more respectful in general, not just in this example. It's a southern culture thing. I would not read too much into it.Comment
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I lean TD's way.
The Cup driver is either older an can remember the grand old lady better, or the bulk of the youth grew up in her shadow.
I would guess the IRL driver is more familar with Senna than Sneva, though both could be referred to as the Gas Man.Natural Born Cynic
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Re: Who has more respect for IMS?
I'm with you TruthieOriginally posted by Truth Detector
IRL drivers or Nascar drivers.
On the whole.
I'll submit the Nascar drivers do.
I think it has a lot to do with the fact that most-all are from the little tracks across the country and that "Indy" -up until the last 15 years- was a destination point and so was revered throughout the generations.
Thank goodness it once again is becoming possible for this to happen with NASCAR as the vehicle.
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Glad to hear, the nascar drivers are respecting the most prestigious track in the world.
TjSam Hornish Jr. 2006 Indianapolis 500 and IRL Champion. :DComment
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I would hope that all racers respect Indy!Have a very blessed day!Comment
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Re: Who has more respect for IMS?
No question about it, Truthy.Originally posted by Truth Detector
IRL drivers or Nascar drivers.
On the whole.
I'll submit the Nascar drivers do."It was actually fun, because you're back fully driving again in these trucks. Ninety percent of the tracks we go to in the IRL, you're flat-out. I was having to lift off the corners some here." - Buddy RiceComment
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Re: Who has more respect for IMS?
Not sure which of group drivers do....But I think Indy 500 fans have more respect for the place than anyone.....Originally posted by Truth Detector
IRL drivers or Nascar drivers.
On the whole.
I'll submit the Nascar drivers do.
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Depends on which IRL drivers you ask would be my guess, and if they were asked while running in the IRL.
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Originally posted by PHJIndy
I would hope that all racers respect Indy!
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I probably agree with TD although it think it could be painting with a broad brush.
I think that the ones that consider NASCAR their ultimate career choice tend to have great respect for the hallowed ground we love. I think the same holds true for the ones that consider the top echelon of open wheel recing their choice i.e. the IRL.Comment
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Ok - so who has the least respect for IMS - I'd vote for F1 drivers.Comment
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Ask those who have scattered parts of their body and much of their lives living at the track in MAY. It's a completely different, more sincere respect.
i.e.
AJ Foyt vs. Dale Earnhardt
Mark Dismore vs. Kyle Petty
Lloyd Ruby vs. Mark Martin
Apples and Oranges if you ask me.
Would Stan Fox have a greater respect than Kurt Busch...you bet your boots. Would Busch admit it...he!! no. My history at the Speedway is limited...the old timeres here would have better comparisons.
I haven't even mentioned the Bettenhausens...oh, now I have.
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