I like Dick Trickle. Finally, a tip of the hat of respect to Dave Marcis. In all my years, I have never heard anyone say a bad word about Dave Marcis. The man who epitomizes the spirit of an independent, and who defies the odds, is not a man on a mission, but a man who fears that when he retires, he'll be forgotten by the fans. And therein lies the dilemma.
Racers have big egos.
I mean BIG egos. The fuel for that ego is putting on a drivers suit and climbing into a race car. Don't hand me that crap that they race past their prime because of the love of a Sport. It's the need for respect, recognition, and the adoration from the fans that keeps 'The Old Guard' coming back for more. Neil Bonnet and J.D. McDuffie are two that come to mind.