[Shotimes] Re: Indy V6

[MonsieurBoo@aol.com]

"well dammit, somebody used V6s! somebody did! dammit!
dammit!
V6s!
somebody!...
anybody?"

OK, we can mention the underdog Menard (Buick) V6 that gained a respectable 
though not renowned Indy Car record in the mid 90s.  It was a strong qualifier 
but was notorious for longevity problems.   In 1996 Danny Ongais, originally a 
Hawaii "local boy", took a Menard Lola home in 7th. place in his last Indy 
500 race -- I believe that was the Menard's highest finish at Indy.  

Current NASCAR bad boy Tony Stewart also ran Menards on the Indy circuit 
during those years, maybe that's what made him so cranky.  You know, like I'm not 
gonna finish anyhow -- might as well stuff you in the wall while I'm still 
running, so you won't pick up any more points on me.

cheers,
Mark LaBarre
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