Just announced on Speed News on SpeedTV.
Linky to headlines.
I think this is great news if it goes thru.
Could be a huge blow for CART.
Linky to headlines.
I think this is great news if it goes thru.
Could be a huge blow for CART.
IRL to do right turns by 2005.
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Where? I don't see it.
IRL blows btw.. Open wheel NASCAR.. No thanks.. The people that switched over to IRL sold their souls IMO and they will never get me to watch them again.
Tony George=Antichrist
Sal
IRL blows btw.. Open wheel NASCAR.. No thanks.. The people that switched over to IRL sold their souls IMO and they will never get me to watch them again.
Tony George=Antichrist
Sal
Scroll down to bottom of page. The story is not posted on the site but they covered it quickly in the news on TV.
I see the line about it mentioned for their Speednews telecast. I missed it because I was too busy listening to streaming audio of the CART race up at Road America. Did they happen to mention which road courses?
The only thing that will kill CART is the lack of tv coverage IMO. They really need to work on that.
Sal
SpeedTV has good coverage (not his weekend) of CART. The problem, I think, is that the public is not as interested as in NASCAR. CART races are usually almost sold out but the general public seems to prefer NASCAR. Could be that NASCAR has more american drivers and does a great job promoting the racing. Just take a look at the comercials a normal TV evening.
By Liz Clarke
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 2, 2003; Page D02
As more drivers with road-racing backgrounds migrate to the Indy Racing League, support is growing for the all-oval series to add a few road courses and street circuits among its 16-race schedule.
With an eye toward that possibility, IRL officials have modified their formula car in subtle respects -- changing to a sequential shift gear box and adding right-side fuel fillers, for example -- to make them adaptable to negotiating right turns, as well as left.
But don't expect road courses on the IRL schedule anytime soon. First, the schism in U.S.-based open-wheel racing must be resolved -- by the rival CART series moving operations off-shore; going out of business; or combining, somehow, with the IRL.
Said IRL team owner Roger Penske, whose cars have won a record 13 Indianapolis 500s, including the last three: "The first thing that has to happen is [clarifying]: Are we going to continue to have two series? If CART continues on the road, then there really is no place for the IRL [in road racing]. If there is a chance that there would be some sort of combination, you could say that road racing could be a possibility."
CART runs predominantly on road and street circuits in North America, Germany and England but faces a precarious future. The sanctioning body is seeking a buyer and has retained investment banking firm Bear Stearns to solicit prospects.
CART's audience steadily has declined since Tony George founded the IRL in 1996. Better-funded teams have migrated to the IRL under pressure from sponsors that want to compete at the Indianapolis 500. The race has been the IRL's anchor, while many of its other events draw spotty crowds.
A co-founder of CART, Penske moved his teams to the IRL on the eve of the 2001 season. Both of his drivers, Helio Castroneves and Gil de Ferran, would welcome an occasional return to road racing.
Said de Ferran: "From a purely selfish standpoint, I wish we would also race on road courses primarily because I'm the driver. I'm driven by pleasure. And road racing is how I first fell in love with the sport. I still love road racing, and I miss road racing."
So does IRL owner Michael Andretti, whose driver Tony Kanaan leads the point standings. "I believe we need to get some road courses eventually," Andretti said. "I would love to see the two sides figure out a way to get together and be able to do that."
Oval-track racing draws higher TV audiences among Americans. But many drivers and mechanics feel road courses are more challenging. The risk of injury is also less on road courses because speeds are not as high.
Brian Barnhart, senior vice president of IRL racing operations, said he is satisfied with the IRL's schedule, noting that its 16 events are run on ovals of seven lengths.
"We've got a lot of diversity and variation within our schedule," Barnhart said. "However, I'd always look if the right business opportunity presented itself. We'll explore anything."
Hmiel Is Man of the Moment
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 2, 2003; Page D02
As more drivers with road-racing backgrounds migrate to the Indy Racing League, support is growing for the all-oval series to add a few road courses and street circuits among its 16-race schedule.
With an eye toward that possibility, IRL officials have modified their formula car in subtle respects -- changing to a sequential shift gear box and adding right-side fuel fillers, for example -- to make them adaptable to negotiating right turns, as well as left.
But don't expect road courses on the IRL schedule anytime soon. First, the schism in U.S.-based open-wheel racing must be resolved -- by the rival CART series moving operations off-shore; going out of business; or combining, somehow, with the IRL.
Said IRL team owner Roger Penske, whose cars have won a record 13 Indianapolis 500s, including the last three: "The first thing that has to happen is [clarifying]: Are we going to continue to have two series? If CART continues on the road, then there really is no place for the IRL [in road racing]. If there is a chance that there would be some sort of combination, you could say that road racing could be a possibility."
CART runs predominantly on road and street circuits in North America, Germany and England but faces a precarious future. The sanctioning body is seeking a buyer and has retained investment banking firm Bear Stearns to solicit prospects.
CART's audience steadily has declined since Tony George founded the IRL in 1996. Better-funded teams have migrated to the IRL under pressure from sponsors that want to compete at the Indianapolis 500. The race has been the IRL's anchor, while many of its other events draw spotty crowds.
A co-founder of CART, Penske moved his teams to the IRL on the eve of the 2001 season. Both of his drivers, Helio Castroneves and Gil de Ferran, would welcome an occasional return to road racing.
Said de Ferran: "From a purely selfish standpoint, I wish we would also race on road courses primarily because I'm the driver. I'm driven by pleasure. And road racing is how I first fell in love with the sport. I still love road racing, and I miss road racing."
So does IRL owner Michael Andretti, whose driver Tony Kanaan leads the point standings. "I believe we need to get some road courses eventually," Andretti said. "I would love to see the two sides figure out a way to get together and be able to do that."
Oval-track racing draws higher TV audiences among Americans. But many drivers and mechanics feel road courses are more challenging. The risk of injury is also less on road courses because speeds are not as high.
Brian Barnhart, senior vice president of IRL racing operations, said he is satisfied with the IRL's schedule, noting that its 16 events are run on ovals of seven lengths.
"We've got a lot of diversity and variation within our schedule," Barnhart said. "However, I'd always look if the right business opportunity presented itself. We'll explore anything."
Hmiel Is Man of the Moment
Oh man that would suck for CART... but then that whole split wouldve been pointless... since they'll be pretty much back to how CART was before Tony George messed with it.
I hope CART gets back into shape. Way more interesting (IMHO) than IRL at the moment but I hope IRL starts racing on roadcourses.
Yeah... i guess i could let go of the fact that those cars suck... but then at least the driver and teams i'm familiar with will be back on road courses again.
I don't mind the styling but i don't like their engine formula but i guess it was meant that way for economical reasons... and if they do end up on road courses... i bet those cars will start looking like CART cars soon enough.
Aaah, you mean rev-limited 3.5l normaly aspirated engines. Mmmm, true but it may keep costs down.
CART is considering going NA V10's in the future.
I think CART is on its last legs... not enough funds for next year... so wishful thinking hopes that Ecclestone actually buys them... Well whatever... i just wish this whole split never happened in the first place.
Well whatever... i just wish this whole split never happened in the first place. TRENDING THREADS
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