6 cars yes 6 cars just started the race @ Indy, because of a tire issue with the Michelins, and the refusal of the FIA(Sanctioning body) to put a chicane to help ease the problem for the Michelin shod teams, only 6 cars started and are running as i type this. Safety is of the utmost concern and the teams made their choice to sit this one out, why Michelin did NOT bring a tire that would stand up to the stresses and speeds of the turn 13, that would be turn 1 for indy racing, only they know, i feel sorry for the fans who came out for the week long party. Watch the fans run hard and fast to IRL and hopefully Champ Car, and NASCAR, F1 shot itself in the foot today....