22 Quotes by Joie Chitwood

Preparations for all three of our events begin more than a year in advance,

Despite the events that took place during this year's U.S. GP and the cloud that lingered over the race, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway staff never stopped working on 2006 and promoting Formula One racing in the U.S.

You're never happy when the fans don't see a quality race. We'd like to get something done as soon as possible. It's obviously something we're trying to figure out.

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

There's a reason why (track officials) went straight to automobile racing.

It's exciting that the town is looking at it this way, ... There is a lot of potential for the surrounding properties.

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

It's interesting to me, and it's interesting to the company, ... It's worth my time to see if it makes sense.

On behalf of the (speedway's owners), it's 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.