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It certainly seemed one of the best Indy 500s of modern times. No doubt Fred being added to the occasion. And Sato taking a hard fought win against Helio
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But no, I don't enjoy watching Pros at the Indy 500 running spec cars. That's greatfor amateur racing but not the 500. If you have that need for the orchestrated (by the spec venue...they better run close...theiy're all the same save the two engine choices) "competition", that's good for you. Where's the competition in one chassis, 2 engines? It's my proverbial "coin toss". Blaaahhhh. (Psssstttt...again, no "panic" attack. 'Just a good natured one....) |
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'Part economical for the teams, but I think more to create that "close competition" to draw those behind the eyes that could care and/or know less about the vehicles themselves and so the "rolling billboards" get more exposure for the sponsors.... So be it. I patiently (with little hope) await the return of real racing. |
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I've been a fan, participant, fan again since knee high to a grasshopper. Passionate is the correct term methinks. 'Doesn't mean I prefer the evolution it's all taking. 'Out of my hands... |
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Maybe you should spend less time moaning about a race you refuse to enjoy and spend more time lobbying the powers that be to reintroduce this technical diversity we all remember from yesteryear. |
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So if you enjoyed it, why are multiple threads being bombarded with complaints about how much things suck and how much better it used to be? We had a highly enjoyable race with many things we could talk about but it's being bogged down into how much better the old days were..... Again....
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Ok people calm down, it's only a car race. I've seen too many IndyCar threads get out of hand, so let's keep this civil.
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https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/C...ary_Exhibition https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/C...dianapolis_500 I have many more to upload, especially from the downtown Parade, and a few videos. |
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