15 Years at the Brickyard
It’s hard to believe we’ve been racing at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway for 15 years now. I remember the buzz surrounding that first tire test back in 1992. Several cars took to the track, including #28 Texaco/Havoline Ford of Davey Allison. Sadly, Davey would not get a chance to race at the Brickyard. Ernie Irvan, driving Davey’s car, had a legitimate shot at winning the inaugural Brickyard 400 until he had a tire go down with the checkered flag in sight.
The winners have been varied throughout the years among the sport’s biggest names including Earnhardt, Gordon, Labonte, Rudd as well as Dale Jarrett. Although the racing is not always as competitive as some fans might wish for it to be on the big, flat, four-cornered track, this is always a special place to come to and to soak in the historical significance of what Indy means.
I think it was Al Unser Jr. who, in describing his love for the Speedway, said “You just don’t know what Indy means!” We know it is hallowed ground…whatever types of cars run there. Indianapolis Motor Speedway will always be an Indy car track first. However, NASCAR’s race there has certainly risen to one of the elite motorsports events of the year.
Now, lets see if anyone can stop the Shrubby juggernaut.
Hey…his teammate is pretty good at Indy : )