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With this post I offer no solutions.
But there are more than simply "egos" to be dealt with on both sides.
Both have invested very large amounts of money into this, and I don't blame them for being reluctant to hand it all over to somebody else.
Both series offer things that the other wants.
The IRL has Indy and a few other notable ovals, they have a few teams and drivers that are rather high-profile.
ChampCar has some prime venues, and large attendance numbers. They too have a few teams and drivers that are rather high-profile. And they have a stable future when it comes to engines.
Both of them have network coverage.
One other thing that could eventually come into play here, is when the US finally decides to ban tobacco advertising. That day is not far off, and the already-scarce sponsor pool will become that much smaller. Needless to say, this would directly involve at least one very influential team.
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