Quotes by Joie Chitwood

“Its interesting to me, and its interesting to the company, ... Its worth my time to see if it makes sense.”

“Right now, the focus is on presenting the best event possible in 2006 for the fans of formula one racing - they deserve it.”

“This announcement is an early Christmas present for fans of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

“We think this change will have minimal impact on our fans. Sunset will occur one hour later this year due to the time change, which will give us just as much daylight as last year.”

“This starting time change was made because of Indiana?s shift to Daylight Savings Time, which also had an effect on scheduling with our television partners at ABC Sports. We think this change will have minimal impact on our fans. Sunset will occur one hour later this year due to the time change, which will give us just as much daylight as last year, when the starting time was noon.”

“This starting time change was made because of Indianas shift to Daylight Savings Time, which also had an effect on scheduling with our television partners at ABC Sports. We think this change will have minimal impact on our fans. Sunset will occur one hour later this year due to the time change, which will give us just as much daylight as last year, when the starting time was noon.”

“On behalf of the (speedways owners), its an honor to be here tonight and to accept this recognition. We have a unique event that is specifically tied in to Memorial Day weekend. ... It only makes the greatest spectacle in racing that much more special.”

“It is the start of the race. Its really the beginning -- the kickoff. The fact that weve had a great partner in Chevrolet for so long helps us do the things that we do today.”

“Hes someone, in terms of global popularity -- someone who has achieved so much, having gone through all of the adversity ... were proud to be associated with him.”

“Weve invested a lot in this thing, and we dont want to see that go to waste, ... But no one wants to have an event that we cant feel good about. We have to have a plan that makes sense.”