Coulthard is the only current F1 driver who I can recall making any comments about the safety of oval racing... and that's been quite a few years ago. Schumacher may have said something similar - I don't know. But the only race that I can recall Schumacher saying he wouldn't do, for safety reasons, was Le Mans.Quote:
Originally Posted by Starter
To be honest, and not trying to be cruel, why would someone of Schumacher's stature risk his health and future with his family to race against the best (or the worst) that the IRL has to offer? I don't care for the guy at all, though I respect his skill, even if he won the Indy 500, what would that do for his legend? I think it would be a good resume footnote if he succeeded in winning, but... why? He's considered by many to be the greatest driver in the world. He would be expected to beat everyone from Sam and Helio to Danica and Sarah. What if that didn't happen? And even if it did, so what? Would the guy who took the throne from Ayrton Senna care that he's leading Sam Hornish or Danica Patrick? Too little to gain... too much to lose, IMO.
For the Marco Andrettis and Graham Rahals of the world (young, up and coming racers), a win might be something that would mean something more as they moved forward. But to be honest, if either of those kids makes it to Formula One and wins just ONE grand prix, I firmly believe that would be more talked about than if they were to win the Indy 500 in its current state. NASCAR drivers aren't even all that worked up about not being able to do the Indy 500 anymore. Does anyone see them as "pansies" for not wanting to do the Indy 500? :dozey: