For years I have observed a major difference between IRL races and Nascar races -- namely that Nascar fans were there to cheer for the drivers and IRL fans were there to enjoy the race. I have always felt that the IRL's success would be limited until they could develop drivers who people would come to watch drive a tractor. I saw a hint of that today.
When Sam Hornish was opening up his can of whoop *** on the rest of the field I noticed many, many Hornish fans urging him on with each lap and celebrating each time he passed another car. I think the IRL has great fans and they always appreciate a winner but this was different. It was very reminiscent of what I saw at the BY400 a couple of weeks ago.
It could be a huge step toward the IRL's long term success.
Or they could sit idly by and let him go to Nascar.
When Sam Hornish was opening up his can of whoop *** on the rest of the field I noticed many, many Hornish fans urging him on with each lap and celebrating each time he passed another car. I think the IRL has great fans and they always appreciate a winner but this was different. It was very reminiscent of what I saw at the BY400 a couple of weeks ago.
It could be a huge step toward the IRL's long term success.
Or they could sit idly by and let him go to Nascar.

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