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To say, "This isn't an isolated case, it's simply the reality of 2018 – ovals and IndyCar just aren't compatible business partners anymore." is way off the mark. There's only been one oval race so far in 2018 and therefore too early make such a claim. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the oval races pan out this year, considering the IR-15 now has the UAK.
Last year was a mixed bag. Phoenix and Gateway were dull. However, Iowa was ok and Pocono was an excellent race. Texas was like an old IRL pack race and then turned into a series of 30 lap sprint races because the surface was degrading the tyres. As for Indy, what I watched was great.
I think one of the problems is holding some of these races on Saturday night. I think most people would rather be doing something else than go to a track and watch a car race on a Saturday night, or stay home and watch it on TV. Maybe one night race and really big it up but leave it at that.
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