well it obviously pales in comparison there because NASCAR havent been racing there as long as Indy, which is fine I get that. But NASCAR has been racing there in some shape or form there for 31 years now, thats a long enough time to establish their own racing history and prestige at the place...
It is though. The drivers and teams have said as much. I'll take their opinion on what they deem a crown jewel because they're actually competing in it.
Indianapolis is the foremost tradition steeped facility in the US and one of the most famous in the entire world. The premier stock car series in this country should and needs to be racing on its oval. NASCAR has been racing there now for 31 years, its craved out its own niche at IMS, whether...
They really made HMS wait for that waiver though right? And agreed, high level management in a big time business like nascar talking about their constituents in this manner is a fireable offense.