[Zeke]

The thing about any Indy Car oval race, especially the 500, is the timing of passing. Not all wrecks are a result of 2 cars either hitting or just an aerodynamic anomaly, but most are. These guys that are there at the end are fast and patient. The first 2 cars can play leap frog but behind them that is not possible. It can take 4 laps to plan and execute a pass. Larson may find that running down competitive cars while dodging the slower traffic is a lot more than it seems.

Of course a lot depends on pit stops and the lack of mistakes. AFA racing goes, I'm against pit stops being part of the competition. As a result I'm a fan of the current NASCAR segments with the breaks for pitting, or in the case of some, not pitting. I would only add to all series a mandatory pit time that is longer that what is capable today. For instance, NASCAR has done some 4 tire changes and gas in the 11 second range. Make it 15 seconds and be safe.

That still penalizes goof ups but takes a lot of the danger out of pitting. It also removes the emphasis that requires special athletes that don't add that much value to the team other than to change tires. I like that IndyCar takes longer to fuel than to change tires. There is no excuse for a loose wheel nut. I don't know what to say about F1 and 2 seconds. The strategy aspect is still there if it took a minute.