Thread: No seat for Tracy?
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Old 12 Dec 2007, 00:47 (Ref:2086936)   #21
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JohnSSC has a real shot at the podium!JohnSSC has a real shot at the podium!JohnSSC has a real shot at the podium!JohnSSC has a real shot at the podium!JohnSSC has a real shot at the podium!
How interesting would F1 be if the only "name" driver was Lewis and McLaren demanded to renegotiate his contract? How long would you watch a bunch of "talented" drivers you never heard of? How long would your patience last watching drivers get replaced multiple times during the same season?

I agree Tracy is past it and I agree one driver a series does not make, but he is the ONLY driver that most casual fans actually could name - maybe.

You can't build a fan base without recognizable drivers for the fans to be fans of.

This is the only series where instead of tire-warmers you need seat-warmers...
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