Oval Champion & Road Champion

[Lousada]

IndyCar officials confirmed Monday that the top performers on the two types of tracks -- ovals and road/street circuits -- will be honored. The drivers scoring the most points in each category, regardless of where they finish in the overall standings, will receive a trophy named for a former champion and a cash bonus (amount to be announced later)...

http://www.indystar.com/article/2010...erall-titlists

Opinion?

[DanicaFan]

I could see Danica getting the oval champion this year.

[Chris R]

I could see Danica getting the oval champion this year.

I have to admire your continued optimism - and at least I can see this as a possibility...

[dataman1]

http://www.indystar.com/article/2010...erall-titlists

Opinion?

Great idea IMO.

[bzcam]

http://www.indystar.com/article/2010...erall-titlists

Opinion?

I have a better idea. Just eliminate the ovals altogether and then there is no need for the dichotomous podium.

In a true auto race, drivers turn left AND right.

BZ

[V12]

Can't see it doing any harm, and might be interesting to see how the two individual tables stack up against the actual standings come the end of the year...

[Alexamateo]

In a true auto race, drivers turn left AND right.

BZ

By your logic then, the only true horse race is a steeplechase, then?

OK Got it!

[Scotty G.]

I have a better idea. Just eliminate the ovals altogether and then there is no need for the dichotomous podium.

In a true auto race, drivers turn left AND right.

BZ

Or we could just eliminate ridiculous "podiums" and the Euro-centric form of racing/culture that has made most of America yawn and turn the channel (if they even get the channel).

In a true American auto race, drivers turn left. Only in American club racing do they turn right too.

[TURN3]

I could see Danica getting the oval champion this year.

LMAO. Perhaps you might still have to beat one of the other top 9 cars and actually win a race. LMAO!!!

[TURN3]

I have a better idea. Just eliminate the ovals altogether and then there is no need for the dichotomous podium.

In a true auto race, drivers turn left AND right.

BZ

? A true auto race doesn't include the Indy 500? Wow, good thing you're not in charge of Indycar.