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ChicagocrewIRL
21st May 2009, 05:38
Some interesting commentary from NASCAR guys on the possibility of an open-wheel resurgence in the U.S.

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=207187&cl=13555833&ch=207399&src=sports

The centerpiece of open-wheel racing in the U.S. IS the Indianapolis 500 and as the 500 goes, so goes open-wheel . I think the interest and the build up to The 500 are greater this year than it has in a long long time. You can just feel it. I think the greatest problem we all will be having in the near future is to have a very difficult time scoring tickets to the race.
ChicagocrewIRL
21st May 2009, 05:55
"Whenever we would race the 600 it would be at night, the drivers would get together and watch this race with as much attention as if we were watching the Super Bowl or the World Series, it was that big."

former NASCAR driver Ricky Craven on which race is bigger on Memorial Day weekend
ChicagocrewIRL
21st May 2009, 06:08
This has absolutely nothing to do with this thread but it's hilarious !

And our guys are starting to show up in pop culture....

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/clips/indy-driver-milk-chugging-contest-51809/1106521/
jwhite9185
21st May 2009, 17:00
This has absolutely nothing to do with this thread but it's hilarious !

And our guys are starting to show up in pop culture....

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/clips/indy-driver-milk-chugging-contest-51809/1106521/

Nice one Dario!
ChicagocrewIRL
21st May 2009, 17:01
Nice one Dario!

Just like those Ganassi guys, always cheating HAHAHAHA !! (juss kiddin')