Which ex-CCWS team wins first?

Fogelhund · 25 Feb 2008, 15:51 (Ref:2137614)

So, make your prediction/discuss, who will be the first team/driver to win in the combined IRL and at which race. (Not including Long Beach of course).

2112 · 25 Feb 2008, 16:02 (Ref:2137619)

Newman Hass wins Homestead 2009

BootsOntheSide · 25 Feb 2008, 16:27 (Ref:2137651)

I think NHL are the only one who can really hope to win this year, unless someone else adds some IRL-experienced people quickly. NHL have the experienced and talented people in their squad, although I think any win would be on a road course as neither driver has done much on ovals.

Red Bulldog · 25 Feb 2008, 17:23 (Ref:2137695)

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Originally Posted by BootsOntheSide

I think NHL are the only one who can really hope to win this year, unless someone else adds some IRL-experienced people quickly. NHL have the experienced and talented people in their squad, although I think any win would be on a road course as neither driver has done much on ovals.

I agree, and Justin will be the one (I hope)

Tony Clifton · 25 Feb 2008, 18:22 (Ref:2137751)

Newman Haas and probably on a non oval.

Jonerz · 25 Feb 2008, 23:09 (Ref:2137972)

In all seriousness I think Newman/Haas could become a very serious factor right quick this year.

Chris

Tenoch · 25 Feb 2008, 23:19 (Ref:2137982)

Obviously Newman Haas. But I think Forthsye with paul tracy could win also he has way more oval experience than any of the other CCWS drivers.

enemy-ace · 26 Feb 2008, 00:15 (Ref:2138017)

NHL probably but I agree that PT on an oval could be a serious contender.
Who knows maybe he will pass Helio on the last lap to take the Indy 500.

Mekola · 26 Feb 2008, 00:26 (Ref:2138019)

Obviously, Newman-Haas-Lanigan.

Peter Ford · 26 Feb 2008, 01:07 (Ref:2138041)

At the moment newman\haas\langian havent won all those championships these past years for nothing,so i think they will be winning pretty early in the series and maybe fighting for the championship as well.

Down F0rce · 26 Feb 2008, 10:00 (Ref:2138240)

N/H/L probably, with Justin Wilson.

Knowlesy · 26 Feb 2008, 15:51 (Ref:2138472)

NHL most likely. Either driver is capable.

However, it is possible they won't win any at all this year.

Jonerz · 26 Feb 2008, 17:13 (Ref:2138538)

Of course Knowlesy, we have very little too base our predictions on. I'd like to see PT finally win a 500 to solidify himself as one of the best Indy Car drivers in history (it's great to refer to him as an Indy Car driver again!). It will be a very exciting year building to 2009. I reckon 2009 will be like watching the new child walk for the first time.

Chris

Knowlesy · 26 Feb 2008, 17:16 (Ref:2138542)

PT has won a 500. Unofficially of course, but it counts for me!

johntt · 26 Feb 2008, 17:25 (Ref:2138554)

Newman/Haas/Lanigan with Justin Wilson on a road or street course, I'd put my money on Long Beach.

climb · 27 Feb 2008, 07:14 (Ref:2138977)

Newman Haas, at Long Beach

Peter Ford · 13 Mar 2008, 07:47 (Ref:2150559)

Seeing that newman\haas\langian were the number 1 team in cart it only natual that they will be the first ccws to win a race in the irl.

Knowlesy · 13 Mar 2008, 14:13 (Ref:2150820)

Shouldn't we rename this thread "which ex-CCWS team will actually race in Indycar first?"

climb · 13 Mar 2008, 15:30 (Ref:2150878)

I'm quite confident that one of them will triumph at Long Beach

mountainstar · 14 Mar 2008, 14:30 (Ref:2151735)

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Originally Posted by climb

I'm quite confident that one of them will triumph at Long Beach

It doesn't look like many teams will turn up for that.

climb · 14 Mar 2008, 15:54 (Ref:2151772)

one would be enough

wills · 14 Mar 2008, 16:14 (Ref:2151785)

From the Toyota GP Long Beach blog:here

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Champ Car drivers competing at Long Beach, like their IRL counterparts racing the same weekend at Motegi, Japan, will earn points toward the 2008 IndyCar Series championship. Several Champ Car teams are expected to join the unified series and compete for the championship.

So for teams like NHL wouldn't this mean easy points if they entered this race instead of going all the way to Japan? I'm just so confused with this one off Champ Car race.

BootsOntheSide · 14 Mar 2008, 21:05 (Ref:2151942)

That's what's happening wills - Long Beach will be ran as a send-off for ChampCar, but awarding IRL points. Considering that the ChampCar teams are having to adjust to a completely new car and (for many of them) new form of racing at the last minute, they are still at a big disadvantage regarding the overall championship - only NHL can really hope to be among the top 10 in the other early rounds.

**GTRMagic** · 14 Mar 2008, 21:14 (Ref:2151950)

KV Racing, with Aussie Vineyards backing for Mr Servia and Mr Power... should produce a win.. maybe

Hazza · 14 Mar 2008, 22:41 (Ref:2152014)

I'm not at awe of your confidence...