Comments on: More Reflections On Sunday’s Race http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/ Speed is Life Fri, 24 May 2013 22:06:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: The Paddock Pulse: June 1 Edition | hotchickswithwheels.com http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7704 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:53:21 +0000 https://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7704 [...] More Reflections On Sunday’s Race [Oilpressure]There’s only one reflection you need to make, George – AND THAT IS THAT THE RACE WAS A GARGANTUAN CONTAINER SHIP FULL OF AMERICAN-MADE AWESOME. It was the Dos Equis Guy of Memorial Day motorsports! Keep it simple, my man. [...]

]]> By: Brian McKay http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7661 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 02:51:49 +0000 https://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7661 I agree with the idea of the flat Milwaukee oval or big Texas Motor Speedway & its twin races on the weekend immediately after Indy 500, televised on the same network, and advertised during the 500… momentum…

]]> By: Brian McKay http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7660 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 02:49:22 +0000 https://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7660 “couldn’t find a more deserving winner than Wheldon”?

Tagliani? Dixon? Servia? Franchitti? Racers who led dozens of laps?

“I would have thought any of the top 10 drivers deserving of the win.”

]]> By: Brian McKay http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7659 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 02:47:49 +0000 https://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7659 Marco Andretti, also…

]]> By: james t suel http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7656 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:55:59 +0000 https://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7656 I agree it was a great500. It was my 51 500 and a good one for the 100th anniversary!I had 20 other people in my group, everyone seem to enjoy.

]]> By: Mike Silver http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7655 Tue, 31 May 2011 18:28:13 +0000 https://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7655 I will also add that the crowd was way more engaged in this race that I’ve seen in the last few years.

]]> By: Mike Silver http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7654 Tue, 31 May 2011 18:16:39 +0000 https://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7654 I agree. I’ve seen 45 500′s in person, aand listened/watched to many more since 1953, and Sunday was probably the best start to finish race ever. I felt like I just watched my favorite basketball team win in triple overtime. My friend and both remarked as wegot home that our hearts had just stopped punding.

]]> By: Tom G. http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7653 Tue, 31 May 2011 18:05:51 +0000 https://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7653 redcar,

I agree. I think one of the most amazing things about this Month of May, has been the performance of those 3 young drivers. Not just on the track, but in front of the camera too. Damn impressive.

This was one of the most competitive fields in a long, long time, and the youngsters had a lot to do with that. We’ll see a wave of retirements in the next couple of years, both series regulars, and Indy only drivers. It’s good to know the next generation is ready to step in.

]]> By: redcar http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7652 Tue, 31 May 2011 15:46:56 +0000 https://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7652 I can’t help but think that Indycar should race the week after Indy. I know they’re thinking they can milk publicity and focus on the results of the 500 for two weeks, but I think it would be better if Texas or Milwaukee was coming up this weekend. I don’t know how Indy did ratings-wise, but they sure got some good press coverage from this year’s race.

I would also put Hildebrand and Hinch–along with Simona!– in front of every camera I could find. To me, those three Americans* are the future of the series.

*American in spirit, if not birth.

]]> By: Jack in NC http://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7651 Tue, 31 May 2011 15:34:43 +0000 https://oilpressure.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/more-reflections-on-sundays-race/#comment-7651 Of all the 500′s I have witnessed, both live and on TV, this will go down as my favorite. Not only was it a great race with an unexpected outcome, but it was a family reunion of sorts and I will long cherish it. Karen and I are already making plans for next year!

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