[Dan Bennett]

The first national event I ever went to was Indy in 1966. It was exciting to see cars I'd only seen from the magazines.


But seeing "national record holder" painted on was another level. I was looking at the king of the hill, the best of the best, and someone who knew what they were doing. And nobody was on the brakes at the finish line, ever - with more than a few running out the speed trap.

I still have that feeling that has stayed with me all these years. Shame I seldom see that on cars (stickered, not painted) and things have been manipulated so it doesn't matter much any more.