Quote Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter View Post
Just about a perfect metaphor for life.
Yeah, "Nice guys finish second"????

Seriously, thought it was a great race, especially when the championship is settled between a couple guys who are real racers and not just somebody who bought themselves a good ride!!! I also enjoyed all the interviews after the race, both Smoke and Carl were quick to congratulate each other with sincerity and not the "politically correct" manner that we see with so many other racers. Been a fan of NASCAR and USAC for many years, plus all our local racing since the 60's------ got to say this was by far the best Championship race I've ever witnessed...

BTW, Smoke looks and acts a bit more like AJ Foyt every year!!! In one interview Smoke said he was sure AJ would be calling him to give him hell for all the mistakes he made in the race!!!! Just to see that red #14 winning a race brings back a lot of memories for me!!!!