They relish the attention he brings, even if they mutter to themselves about the inability to garner it without his help. Most of all, though, they can't wait to race the CART guys. We pride ourselves on the fact that the IRL offers equal opportunity, as far as equal equipment to anyone who wants to come run. It's a very equal playing field. I think people welcome the challenge and welcome a driver like Al.
People have to look at it as a positive.
And that, my fellow Americans, is the truth.