IRL treats Penske team with kid gloves

Don't tell me how everyone is treated evenly in the Indy Racing League. Sam Hornish's wicked block of Tomas Scheckter on Sunday at Indy drew him a flat tire but no black flag from Brian Barnhart, who didn't hesitate to call a penalty on Scott Dixon in 2006 and effectively take him out of a chance to win. Sam is not a dirty driver, but that was nasty and he deserved a drive-through.

The start was a disgrace and should have never been given the green flag. The front row took off and got strung out — ruining what should always be a breathtaking moment. Check the photos in the '60s and '70s when all 11 rows were on the straightaway. Of course, they were all professional drivers back then. Robin Miller