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My favorite Indy 500 memory

I actually have two memories that stand out. My first one was pole day 1968 when my father took me for my first visit to IMS. It was love at first sight and that has never changed. Granatelli's wedge shaped turbines were the big news and being a seven year old racing nut, I was hooked. My other moment was to finally pay back my Dad for all the trips to Pole Day and buying him a ticket to see his first Indy 500 in 1990. I bought tickets for us two and a few buddies and my father had a great time…See More

Apr 8, 2010

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Al Schonberg replied to Shannon Karas's discussion My Favorite Indy 500 Memory

"It is hard to pick out one favorite moment. But one that sticks out is the very first time I came to IMS was pole day 1968. Granatelli's wedge shaped turbines were the hot topic. Just seeing them bright red cars whoosh by made my seven-year old…"

Apr 8, 2010

Al Schonberg replied to joey kowailw's discussion Was AJ right?

"I agree about the Chicago race, I've gone to several of them. The only thing I can say is that it's possible some of the street courses lose money due to costof actually putting a safe and racy enough course together. Temporary bleachers,…"

Feb 24, 2010

Al Schonberg replied to joey kowailw's discussion Was AJ right?

"I appreciate the talent it takes to do well in all the different tracks on the schedule. But I do miss not seeing Michigan, California, Milwaukee, and Nashville. But the street courses make it more a weekend event and draws better. Also what hurts…"

Feb 24, 2010

Al Schonberg replied to IndyCar Garage's discussion Team Penske - New Color Scheme

"Is Roger footing the bill for Helio and Ryan? Verizon is only an associate sponsor for the #3 and #6 from what I hear."

Feb 24, 2010

Al Schonberg replied to IndyCar Garage's discussion The Delta Wing Project - Revealed

"Okay, I'm new to this website, but not new to Indycar. The design threwme off, but with a little modifaction it can look like an open wheel racer. Start by taking the front suspension outward like they are now. If youwant toreduce drag just…"

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