The handwriting is faint on the wall, but defending Indy Racing League champion Greg Ray can still see it. Open-wheel racing is full of uncertainties heading into the future as it fights for a place in the minds of North American sports fans. Many know this and many are to trying to change it, but racers can t wait around forever.
People get tired of the fighting.
Ever since 1995 the perception in the public seems to be that the split is negative. Ray plans to run between six and eight races in the Craftsman Truck Series for IRL team owner John Menard in the 2000 season, and could make a bigger move in 2001. The doors are open. But first and foremost on Ray s radar screen is preparing for the 2000 IRL campaign. He knows defending won t be easy in the competitive series.