Bobby Rahal

Obviously it's critical that the three cars are able to contribute to the program. I think that certainly has given much of the reason as to why we did so well at Indy over the last several years. ”

In 1982 when I showed up, the average age of the drivers in the series was something like 40, 41. The crowds were small. There was not much prize money. The competition wasn't very tight. ”

Today, the competition is considerably more intense. ”

The place where I had so much success as a driver would be where I had my first win as a team owner. ”

Being injured is something that happens in this sport. Anybody who gets into it understands that. ”

Competitiveness has been a big thing for me. ”

We tried to create advantages. We were never complacent. ”

What's really hit me over the years is that you go to every race and see all the well-wishers, and you really feel like you are connected with people after all these years. ”

I am going to miss that time when you take that corner better than anybody else could have taken it on that lap or you do that great qualifying lap or you make that great pass or you bring a crippled car home. ”

We ran three cars last year. Unfortunately, as time went on, we did have to let a few people go, which we regretted, but just because of the situation. ”