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Originally Posted by astrochex
Such ignorance here to think the Indy 500 is a walk in park and that the competitors are rubbish.
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Thanks. It is not ignorance but my opinion based on watching both since the early 90's and dropping Indy at the point indicated. I did not say it was a 'walk in the park'. I believe that the series has fallen from a higher position since the Champ / IRL mess and its never regained its status.
For the drivers, Dario Franchitti said several years ago that he never went to F1 even though he had opportunity because he would have to go to a mid pack to back marker team. Whether that was down to financial support or ability is up for debate since he did not reveal those facts. I can't think of any others that have had any success making the move to F1 except for JPM, whom I used to support during his time at Williams BMW. Wish he would have stayed in F1.
Moreover, I don't believe Indy cars garner the fan base, publicity, or attendance figures as does F1. Just another factor in my opinion that Indy cars has fallen down the ladder.