“The improved American highway system isolated the American-in-transit. On his speedway he had no contact with the towns which he by-passed. If he stopped for food or gas, he was served no local fare or local fuel, but had one of Howard Johnson's nationally branded ice cream flavors, and so many gallons of Exxon. This vast ocean of superhighways was nearly as free of culture as the sea traversed by the Mayflower Pilgrims.”
Daniel J. Boorstin
“[Some of the best days for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet) have come at Texas Motor Speedway, with] Little E ... It has turned into quite a fascinating track to drive on. I think the fans enjoy having us here. They buy a lot of tickets every time we come around. They are really enthusiastic. That was one of the first things I noticed when I raced here as a rookie, how much more excited they were. It is one of the better tracks on the circuit for me and I really enjoy coming here.”
Busch Series
“Obviously, Wrigley Field is similar to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in that it has that same mystique to it, ... I don't follow baseball too much, but I know how cool that stadium is and the history and heritage behind it.”
Dan Wheldon
“We're as happy as can be to be heading back to a track as beautiful as the Lake Erie Speedway. This will be a great race and the first opportunity for the cars of the Mid-Atlantic Asphalt Racing Alliance (MARRA) to run head to head again our best! It's going to be a great show!”
Ron Varney
“We call it the Michigan Speedway. I tell my customers to not even try making a left turn leaving the store and, once they get on the road, to stay in the slow lane and let everyone go around you.”
Mary Carter
“I reckon I've made as many laps around Lancaster (Speedway) as anyone else has.”
Mike Snipes
“I've never even seen Hickory Motor Speedway. We are going to try to get up there and test Thursday, and then participate in the open test on Friday. I am really serious about this race because if I run well, I believe it can be a boost for my career.”
Tim Russell
