Indy to F1: Drop dead
Dustin sent me this. Considering the circumstances, I'm surprised the Indy Motor Speedway folks showed so much restraint.
Here it is:
Subject: [usgp-update] Statement from Tony George, Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO
Sent: 6/19/2005 5:06 PM
Importance: Normal
For Immediate Release
STATEMENT BY INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY CEO TONY GEORGE,
JUNE 19, 2005
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway shares in the disappointment with the loyal fans of IMS and Formula One that we did not see the exciting race we all anticipated due to circumstances beyond our control.
The FIA, Formula One, the constructors and manufacturers that represent the cars on the starting grid made decisions on an individual basis to limit participation in today’s USGP.
We suggest the fans who wish to make their feelings known, contact the following:
Michelin
46, rue du Ressort
63100 Clermont-Ferrand
France
www.michelinsport.com
FIA
8 Place de la Concorde
F-75008 Paris
www.fia.com
Formula One Management
6 Princes Gate
Knightsbridge
London SW7 1QJ
United Kingdom
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I'll have more on the weekend that was in racing when I dig out from under the usual pile of complaints, concerns and issues left over from the weekend.
One thought, though: When we talk about dominance in NASCAR, it's about time to drop "Hendrick" from "Roush and Hendrick," which is usually how it's written.