Ahhh...Indy 500 memories...
--Sid Collins, the premier 500 announcer
--The little Westie and Scottie, wearing kilts, that "march" with the Gordon Pipers
--"Andretti is slowing down..."
--Snake Pit, Snake Pit, Snake Pit
--Northeast Vista seats--you can see them coming out of Two, down the backstretch, into Three, through the short chute, and into four
-16th Street the night before the 500
--Jim Nabors singing "Back Home Again In Indiana"
I think when CART split from USAC, the problems with the 500 started. I really hope it's not too late for them to get it back together.
This strikes me as supremely dumb although I always preferred Sid Collins the most.
spoken like a true Hoosier, and a Boilermaker at that...I spent many a season watching Purdue basketball on WTTV- there was no greater jump shot shooter than Rick Mount-
Growing up, my hero's were Tom Sneva, AJ, and Rick Mears. My whole world as a kid revolved around going to the track from the day it opened 'til race day. Now, it barely registers. The split did me in and I don't think it will ever be the same.
The one thing that still brings a tear to my eye race day is when Jim Nabors sings.
You hit the nail on the head, I also remember $5 infield tickets and you could see the race!!
Dead on! Tony George has completely ruined the sport. A drugged-up, drunken, spoiled child who has driven the race into oblivion.
I was at the apex of Turn 3 when Emmo got into Little Al with just over a lap to go! What a great race! Thought I would be spending every Memorial Day weekend for the rest of my life at the Speedway. You couldn't drag me there now. NASCAR is so much more exciting and the drivers are so much more likeable and in touch with the fans. Just think, Helio Castrneves could become a 3 time champ this year. That says it all. And Greg Ray broadcasting the qualifying made watching paint dry seem like extreme sports.