Miata Mailing List: June 1995, Message #92
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   From: Bob Crawford 
Subject: Indy 500
   Date: Fri, 2 Jun 1995 01:45:38 -0400

Warning: this has really weak Miata content.

I noticed a couple of posts alluding to the 500, driving Indy in the 
Miata, etc. I've never been to the race but have visited the track twice 
and stayed in the shadow of turn 2 in the 500 motel. I've also listened to 
or watched every race since 1955. Running "Little Red" on the track there 
would be a dream.

One of my favorite Miata rides of 1994 was to the Silver Crown 100 USAC 
dirt car race at Cal Expo in Sacramento last October. After the race, my 
son and I stopped by to visit with some of the drivers which we often do 
after midget and sprint car races. One guy we spent some time with was 
Stan Fox, whom we also visited at Springfield, Illinois in 1992. He 
is a bright, affiable guy who always has time to talk to fans. And 
contrary to the traditional road for oval trackers, Fox is college 
educated with an engineering degree from Arizona State.

So, I'd appreciate it if all you Miata folks would say a little prayer for 
Stan. He's sort of one of us...loves cars, likes to go fast and enjoy 
life. And I suspect he really needs the prayers after that turn one deal.

Thanks,

Bob Crawford and "Little Red"
Turlock, CA