Conway out, Cunningham in

[stuboyle]

www.indycar.com/News/2012/09-September/9-13-Cunningham-gets-ride-for-finale

"Conway, who tested at the 2-mile oval Sept. 12, asked to sit out the 250-lap race.

“I’m truly sorry for putting the team and our sponsors in a difficult position, but this is the hardest decision I have ever made in my racing career,” Conway said. “I’ve come to realize I’m not comfortable on the ovals and no longer wish to compete on them. I want to stress that I am not finished racing and to this end, I would love to continue with A.J. Foyt Racing, but that’s something we need to discuss in the future.”"

[2lapsdown]

How do you tell AJ Foyt you don't want to race on ovals after signing a contract with him? He must really be afraid of ovals to have to face that proposition.

John

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yep, AJ with any kind of tool nearby is a pretty scary thought........LOL

[racerbrown]

even without a tool he's pretty scary!

could dan weldon's death have an effect here?
the amount of pressure that must be on this guy must be enormous.
duane

[indy]

Once a driver reaches that point, I'm happy he did the right thing instead of getting in the way at Fontana.

Jordan

[2lapsdown]

I agree with Jordan, but his career in open wheel will obviously never be the same. It had to be an unbelievably hard decision to make. I have to wonder how many other drivers have had similar feelings. I admire the guy and wish him well.

John

[indydog]

It must have taken real guts to tell AJ that. You have to admire the guy...

I suppose his only option would be the Rolex/ALMS series now.