"Live" from Indy US Nationals 2011

[Jim Carter]

Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

This was like a kick in the gut to Jim. I was pitted next to him and helped him with cooling down his car for this race. Nobody works harder to go fast than Jim. He is the classic gentleman racer. This time he not only had to race one of the large-ego cars but it came with an excellent jockey; who is not the owner. We can discuss these issues until the cows come home but nothing will change. This race was about big money taking over an outfit that has no shame. They try to pass this off as a changing of the guard when in fact it is simply greed at it's worst in automotive competition organizations.

Bruce:
Thanks for taking the time to put into print the sentiment and frustration that most of us feel back home as we watch this race unfold. You are a straight shooter who tells it like it is. I admire you taking your "True Stock" beautiful Vette out there to do battle. The young talented shoes who have lent/sold their skills to help the deep pockets racing teams go rounds are an added insult. I have to believe that things are going to get better, but they won't unless alot more complaining is done to the right people. This is the result of politics and affecting a sport.

JimmieC