tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post4018085278155352371..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-14608109297662306612007-09-11T06:24:00.000-05:002007-09-11T06:24:00.000-05:00I agree that it isn't fair to say the 500's Golden Age and that of Big Car Racing was under Tony Hulman and all has been downhill under Tony George.<BR/><BR/>Much has changed in the last 30 years. People have more entertainment choices, are exposed to many more TV alternatives, and racing has grown exponentially.<BR/><BR/>I give Tony G credit for staying in the game and investing heavily in the IMS' future.<BR/><BR/>For the time being, NASCAR is the big dog and if I were a 30+ race driver with a hot wife I would be looking for long term employment in cars with fenders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-85355321914657270902007-09-10T07:43:00.000-05:002007-09-10T07:43:00.000-05:00You're right, 7:10--it's infinitely safer.<BR/><BR/>Even if NASCAR propelled itself around IRL, thre's still lots of fans, lots of moeny and enormous worldwide prestige in IRL.<BR/><BR/>And, under Tony George, our city has added at least two races to the track's season, which bring in many fans and dollars.<BR/><BR/>The world isn't the same as it was under Eddie Rickenbacker and Tony Hulman. That may be good, or bad, but it's real.<BR/><BR/>Mr. George works hard to keep the IMS facility at the forefront of motorsports. Sometimes, he gambles and it flops. But he keeps trying, evidenced by the new cycle race recently announced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-74292688135436673182007-09-10T07:10:00.000-05:002007-09-10T07:10:00.000-05:00Face it. NASCAR not only gets one more money, but it seems to be a lot safer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com