And if you think I'm exaggerating, here's a direct quote: Tony George needs to call his rivals over at NASCAR and get some quick tips on how to orchestrate a race. Or maybe Tony can arrange for Danica to get the engine that powered Tony's stepson, Ed Carpenter, to victory in the inaugural Freedom 100 at IMS. Whatever, George simply can't allow Danica to finish second in this race. She must win. I don't care if A.J. Foyt has to push her car across the finish line. The Indy 500 can't pass up this opportunity. The race has been dead for too long. NASCAR is getting too big a marketing lead over Indy Car, the superior form of racing.
What a stupid comment. Sure, the cars are technically superior in some regards, but the racing in dreadfully boring everywhere but Indy and road courses, which are a bitch to watch.
Besides, Formula 1 and WRC cars are technically superior to Indy cars. So that puts them right where they are - right in the middle with no fan base.
Hehee! Lots of peeps don't get the 500. Their loss. I am catching my flight to Indy soon and the Hubby is with the kids for the whole weekend!! Cool!