It’s all about the drivers

A reader writes, I thought the ALMS race was very good and had a very thrilling finish along with perfect weather. I noticed a lot of empty seats that would have been filled if the taxicabs had been there instead and for the life of me can't figure out why they would rather see a big bulky slower than heck tank out there than a purpose built sleek racing machine. It's got to be the name of Stewart, Gordon, and Earnhardt over names like Bernhard, Werner, and Salo with foreign accents. It's certainly not better cars or better racing. Doug Ferguson

Dear Doug, We have said for years, as in every sport, ultimately it's about the athletes, not the equipment. Mark C.