After a race at the Crown Royal presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 powered by Some Record Company at the Brickyard, all the fans and media alike could talk about was the exciting action on-track as Jimmie Johnson performed his post-race burnout.
"Man, that was one HECK of a burnout", said race fan Lyn Wood. "I was glad I was able to get tickets here, and with lots of room to spread out! It was a pretty long preliminary, but the burn-out was worth the price of admission."
"Days like this are what its all about", said race-winning crew chief Chad Knaus. "To be able to do a burnout at such a historic track is what you compete for. I didn't know if we'd hold onto the burnout, even with that huge lead, because you never know what's gonna happen when you spin your tires at Indy."
"RICK MEARS!", said Nascar announcer Allen Bestwick. "What a burnout! Rick Mears was his hero! Rick Mears! Rick Mears!"
This was Jimmie Johnson's fourth burnout at Indy, as well as the 10th consecutive burnout by a Chevy. Johnson also continued the dominance of Rick Hendrick at the track, at least until points are taken away for failing post-burnout inspection.
"Seeing a burnout like this makes all the failure and enemies worthwhile", former IMS chairman Tony George said from his home. "I knew when we brought stock cars here in the 90's, we could have great burnouts. Its nice to see me proven right for once."