If F1 stars went dirt track racing…

Nigel Roebuck — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:20:45 +0000

Dear Nigel,

I am heading out to Eldora Speedway tonight to watch Jeff Gordon, Tony Kanaan, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart and endless others race on the half-mile dirt oval for charity. I was thinking how great it would be to see a Räikkönen, Vettel, Kubica or even a Hamilton out there on the dirt. I know of your love of dirt track racing and was curious as to who you’d like to see, past or present from F1, taking part in such an event, as well as who you think would do well getting lose on the dirt.

Michael Spitale

Dear Michael,

All I can say is that I’ve been to Eldora – to see sprint car racing, which I have always adored – and I envy you!

Tony Stewart owns the track these days, and I know that sundry NASCAR stars turn out every year for a charity event at the track. It would indeed be good to see how the F1 drivers would tackle the half-mile dirt oval, and which would fare best. I’d certainly go with the four you have selected, but suspect it would also appeal strongly to Messrs Webber, Alonso, Barrichello and Kovalainen. As for Button, I can imagine him – with time and practice – being silky smooth, like Don Branson, and quietly beating the lot…

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If F1 stars went dirt track racing…