Al Jr not been tested

#21

Mark wrote:

Quote:

Separate thought I'd like to throw out -
It's quite possible (that if he is really ready) he might be quite
well fitted to this race. Experience. If I recall correctly
both his dad and uncle did very well at Indy 500 long
after their 'full time' good seasons were over.
Also consider how Michael A. did recently.

Yes but there were some differences. First is that times were
different when Al Sr. and Bobby were running. Experience helps a
great deal, but it can not overcome the aging process. Now Indy isn't
the type of track that would demand the absolute maximum out of a
driver, especially now. Bobby and Al Sr came up through a system that
didn't demand much if anything in the way of road racing skills. Cart
went road racing. IF they wanted to win championships, you had to be
good on road courses. They were never one of the best road racers,
though they weren't the worst by any means. That probably as much as
anything sent them to one off Indy rides before retirement.

Jr. didn't have that hinderance. Yet the skills and reflexes of a
road course is likely more demanding of youth than the higher speeds
and running flat out that Indy demands. Especially with the dumbed
down cars,running flat is the way around. Michael did ok but he had
one big advantage. He was actively involved with racing, even if he
wasn't driving. He was actively involved in things like set ups,
working with the engineers, ect and all the other things that make up
a race team. The only thing he didn't do was turn a steering wheel.
Again with his experience that is usually the least of their worries
for a time. Even Michael would likely admit he only has this one and
maybe one or two more with a realistic chance to win. That is unless
the IRL keeps the talent level to the point that Racin Gardner could
likely make the field again if he could find the money.

Can Al Jr. do well? Maybe. Should he even be in the race? That's a
whole different set of issues, problems and questions that hopefully
were answered prior to letting him on track.

Al's got the same chance of winning as any other refuge of Betty Ford
treatment center.

#22

a425couple wrote:

Quote:

"Cessna 310" <jolene310 (AT) sbc (DOT) com> wrote
Mark wrote:
Can Al Jr. do well? Maybe.

OK
(Thanks for your thoughtful opinions. I'd be kinda
interested in discussing more on it pro/con,
but gotta get going on my weekend events,
so will just drop out now.)

Should he even be in the race? That's a
whole different set of issues, problems and questions that
hopefully were answered prior to letting him on track.

Agree.

Al's got the same chance of winning as any other refuge
of Betty Ford treatment center.

Euuuuu!
Is that original material Cessna? Tried selling any of it?
Problem is that Dave Despain is too 'nice' for it.
And that the current state of open wheel racing has
dropped it so out of popular interest that Jay Leno's
crowd would have no understanding of it - no laughs.

Material? Not a joke. Al is a gutter drunk who beats women and
children. He should be in jail for assault and getting treatment for
his problem. He should not be rewarded with a ride at Indy.

But if you support Al's drinking habit and criminal actions, then you
probably have a different opinion.

#23

"Cessna 310" <jolene310 (AT) sbc (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

Mark wrote:
Can Al Jr. do well? Maybe.

OK
(Thanks for your thoughtful opinions. I'd be kinda
interested in discussing more on it pro/con,
but gotta get going on my weekend events,
so will just drop out now.)

Quote:

Should he even be in the race? That's a
whole different set of issues, problems and questions that
hopefully were answered prior to letting him on track.

Agree.

Quote:

Al's got the same chance of winning as any other refuge
of Betty Ford treatment center.

Euuuuu!
Is that original material Cessna? Tried selling any of it?
Problem is that Dave Despain is too 'nice' for it.
And that the current state of open wheel racing has
dropped it so out of popular interest that Jay Leno's
crowd would have no understanding of it - no laughs.

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