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17 Sep 2002, 16:53 (Ref:382615)
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Andretti/Green make it official - Mike, Dario & Tony K gone one
From Champweb.net:
Andretti Green Racing (AGR) today announced it will field three entries in the 2003 Indy Racing League for Michael Andretti, Dario Franchitti and Tony Kanaan. Andretti Green Racing’s engines will be maintained and developed in an exclusive relationship with Honda Performance Development. The sponsorship details of Andretti Green’s Indy Racing League program are still being finalized, but at this point the Motorola, Archipelago, 7-Eleven and Klein Tools brands intend to be on the AGR cars. As well, the choice of chassis will be announced at a later date. “This is a milestone for Andretti Green Racing,” said Andretti, who, along with partners Kim Green and Kevin Savoree, have purchased Team Green from owner/founder Barry Green, effective Dec. 1, 2002. “We are excited to announce our entry into the Indy Racing League, and I am particularly happy to know that Dario and Tony will be my teammates.” |
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17 Sep 2002, 17:03 (Ref:382625)
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Kanaan was a surprise. Now, who will replace Kanaan at Nunn? Will Nunn still have a car in CART?
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17 Sep 2002, 17:13 (Ref:382631)
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So Andretti won't even run a single car in CART?
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17 Sep 2002, 17:14 (Ref:382635)
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Now I have no one to follow in CART next year.
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17 Sep 2002, 18:02 (Ref:382668)
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Thanks to my
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17 Sep 2002, 18:24 (Ref:382685)
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I don't believe this! Not Dario AND Tony! This one was a sucker-punch that I never even saw coming. I didn't think that either one of those drivers would switch leagues. Not for a minute. So now I guess we've got to wait until Mo Nunn makes some kind of announcement.
My day has been ruined, and it's only just begun. |
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17 Sep 2002, 18:27 (Ref:382686)
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Well, there is no bright side, but I am hoping that Mo stays in CART. Perhaps this could open the doors for a Moreno or Gidley?
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17 Sep 2002, 18:28 (Ref:382689)
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I didn't think Dario would go...
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17 Sep 2002, 18:44 (Ref:382695)
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Team of Audacious Brazilians is saddened to report the vanishing of the driver of its third car.
TAB will run the balance of the season with two cars and leave their third car to rust against the wall where it's vanished driver left it.
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17 Sep 2002, 18:52 (Ref:382702)
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What a blow! Champweb also reports that the Red bull and Panther racing teams will swap from IRL to CART next year. Just as long as the mediocre drivers don't come with them. I wouldn't mind seeing Hornish road racing except he's staying in IRL with Penske
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17 Sep 2002, 19:07 (Ref:382710)
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What's so damn silly about "silly season"?! I'm about to give myself a damn heart attack, getting blindsided by these announcements!
So Andretti is going to the IRL and still won't be able to hold onto the tobacco money from Kool? What's the hell's the point??? Dario, Dario... He must have felt his back was against the wall to make this deal with the devil.... :confused: Last edited by Lee Janotta; 17 Sep 2002 at 19:09. |
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17 Sep 2002, 19:29 (Ref:382722)
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This is sad indeed. From every quote I've read so far it sounds like Michael, Tony and Dario were handed a big huge sacks of cash for this deal. With the exception of Michael they make no mention at all of the IRL or wanting to race there. All of their quotes are about their relationship with Honda and the team.
I'm thinking Team Andretti is getting a huge sack of cash for X number of years to race in the IRL. Michael Andretti mentioned that this was a plan for 'the short term', which I take to mean 'as long as they're giving me these bags of cash'. On the good side, Cart will still have 18 cars for next year, without the Andretti trio. I have to wonder if for Dario and Tony the extra yacht or helicopter will make up for having to drive in circles every Sunday... |
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17 Sep 2002, 19:53 (Ref:382744)
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Read my frickin' words.....From now on, I will be buying my beer at Circle K, my tools from Craftsman and my cellular phones from Nokia! My favorite driver in the entire world (in any series) is Dario Franchitti. I just bought a new Dario window sticker for my truck and will throw it in the trash when it arrives in the mail! I absolutely cannot believe this!
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17 Sep 2002, 19:55 (Ref:382747)
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Oh yeah, and my wife was notified last week that she can no longer shop at Target.
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17 Sep 2002, 20:00 (Ref:382749)
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Also, here's a link to Dario's personal webpage: http://www.franchitti.com/Message/index.htm
There's also a Q&A section where he'll answer your questions. Or at least they'll get read by some people who have regular contact with him. Also, if you're going to any of the final races of the year, be sure to let him know how you personally feel  .
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17 Sep 2002, 20:04 (Ref:382755)
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Which brings me to another good thing about this series....the drivers have to look their fans in the eye...a lot. That's going to be very difficult for 3...well...2.
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17 Sep 2002, 20:17 (Ref:382772)
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Good point Jay. I have pit passes for Fontana and will oblige. I went to Laguna Seca, but didn't see Dario or Paul. I think they stay out of the way. Hope to catch him this time though.
I will be seeing Tagliani and Carpentier at a wedding after the season is over. If they are cool, I will change my alegiance to them. |
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17 Sep 2002, 20:40 (Ref:382795)
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Way to go Dario, turning your back on your principles. Bet your feeling big now eh, how much did they pay ya?
Can't believe this, I couldn't give two hoots about Andretti but Dario and Tony I'm disappointed with. Shocked to say the least. |
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17 Sep 2002, 20:52 (Ref:382802)
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As Princess Leia put it so well: "If money is all you care about, then that's all you'll receive."
Anyone who is going to one of the final races should carry a sign that says "DARIO AND TONY SHOULD BE ASHAMED." Or something like that. [Actually if I were going I'd have one that said "Dario Crapwagon."] |
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17 Sep 2002, 21:12 (Ref:382816)
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 If I were going to be at the next few races I'd just walk right up to them and tell them what I thought to their faces... but signs are always good for the TV too!
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17 Sep 2002, 21:12 (Ref:382817)
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If I were going to be at the next few races I'd just walk right up to them and tell them what I thought to their faces... but signs are always good for the TV too!
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17 Sep 2002, 23:04 (Ref:382921)
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PINEAPPLE RACING DUMP TONY
Pineapple Racing have announced that they will dump Tony Kanaan for the remainder of the CART FedEx Series. In a shock move, they have announced that they will also dump Honda and use highly tweaked Maserati turbo V8s. Team owner, mac explained the decisions, "We always thought Tony was a bit .... well .... stupid. When he trashed our garage at Mid-Ohio, I thought, "this guys a freaking idiot". Plus, he made a pass at my girlfriend, wouldn't participate in the Tagliani prostitution plan and has just really ticked me off. He can take his big nose and get stuffed." "As for Honda, they go for taking the spirit of motor racing and turning it into dollars. They also go for the putrid reasons they left the CART series - "we don't have the time or money to build a 3.5L naturally aspirated engine for 2003" - well what the **** are you doing now. You can **** off too." Pineapple Racing would like to note that they are mighty ****ed off at Dario and hopes his car fails at every single one of the races left in the season. Pineapple Racing can't wait for the Miami streetrace and another mega-huge crowd on an exciting new track, at an exciting new venue. P. Dribbler Chief Media Liason Officer Pineapple Racing |
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17 Sep 2002, 23:05 (Ref:382923)
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I think Dribbler and Pineapple Racing were on the money. Good call. And I agree with everything stated in that release.
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17 Sep 2002, 23:14 (Ref:382932)
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I can't believe that Dario and Tony are leaving the series. They are both nice people and easy to talk to. I got Tony's autograph at the Denver race. Both are far too talented to be driving in circles.
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17 Sep 2002, 23:41 (Ref:382945)
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I assume that they've just taken the money and run. I just hope that at the end of the season they can all still walk...
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