Re: Racing World Mourns Most Boring IRL Race Ever HeldDave-E wrote:
> On Mar 26, 3:07 pm, Cessna 310 <jolene...@sbc,com > wrote:
>> Dave-E wrote:
>>> On Mar 26, 7:58 am, linux57 <linux...@charter,net > wrote:
>>>> SaturnX wrote:
>>>>> On Mar 25, 9:34 pm, "Mark" <mblackwell1...@yahoo,com > wrote:
>>>>>> On Mar 25, 5:47 pm, "Iain Miller" <d...@spam.me> wrote:
>>>>>>>> There was an IRL race?
>>>>>>> Who knew?
>>>>>> The fans sure didn't. Anyone else catch all the empty seats from the
>>>>>> blimp. Yet that is hardly surprising after all it is the IRL.
>>>>> Just out of curiosity, if it's so bad, why did you all watch it?
>>>> Didn't watch it. Wouldn't waste my time.
>>> Did not watch it either.
>>> Check the TV ratings. I doubt very many people saw it at all.
>>> Yes, you IRL trolls, the CC Vegas race won't have anybody watching it
>>> as well. There, saved you the trouble of posting!
>> The point is that nobody has interest in open wheel racing. Can't blame
>> them: Divided loyalties, small fields, "names" moving to where they can
>> get attention and $$, not much sponsor interest.
>>
>> Nobody cares anymore?
>
> Exactly. That is the travesty of the last 10 years. NOBODY CARES
> ANYMORE.
>
> It shows you what greed, ego and lust for power will do. CART made
> plenty of bad moves themselves, but I still blame TG and his revolving
> cast of sycophants for the vast majority of damage that has been done.
>
> CART was trying to grow the sport. TG just wanted control.
>
> To quote the last line in "Bridge on the River Kwai":
> "Madness.....Madness"
>
Amen, bro!!