Unless a sports participant has saved or protected a life, calling them a hero is insulting to those who truly are heroes. Go read the citations for medal of honor recipients, then think every time you want to use the word "hero".
Oh, I have spent MANY an entire race in the old snakepit in turn 4 back in the day, and only remember there was a race going on from the sights in the BACKGROUND of the pictures I took. No difference between the series on the "consumption" measurement.
Interesting but trying to remember the last time a NASCAR regular tried to jump to Indycar. Only person I can recall recently has been John Andretti, and he has never been much of a factor in each series, although I do believe he has one of the few wins for Petty racing since the King retired.
"back in the day" the whole situation was different. Most "Indy Car" (then known as "Open Wheeled Roadsters" came to the then USAC series from much the same way Tony Stewart arrived at Indy: Silver Crown series and related programs. So many factors changed that: the switch in the sixties to the rear engined, F1 type of car, the split with CART, and on and on. at the same time, NASCAR was spirited from a southeast sport to nationwide importance, and the money as well as the talent began to migrate there.
as to the throwdown, I will come back when I can make up my mind which way to vote. Not sure at this moment.
"back in the day" the whole situation was different. Most "Indy Car" (then known as "Open Wheeled Roadsters" came to the then USAC series from much the same way Tony Stewart arrived at Indy: Silver Crown series and related programs. So many factors changed that: the switch in the sixties to the rear engined, F1 type of car, the split with CART, and on and on. at the same time, NASCAR was spirited from a southeast sport to nationwide importance, and the money as well as the talent began to migrate there.
as to the throwdown, I will come back when I can make up my mind which way to vote. Not sure at this moment.
Did he go over the top? no doubt. Could many young men playing the game today benefit from a strict disciplinarian. no doubt.
Bye. old news.