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Old 1 Oct 2013, 00:50 (Ref:3311264)   #1501
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Yup. I think Shaw could harmonate well with Goodyear and Cheever. Not to mention that he did a good job when he called CART and ChampCar.
Shaw would discipline Goodyear and Cheever.

There would be absolutely no nonsense tolerated under the watch of headmaster Jeremy Shaw.
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Honda says series needs 3rd engine supplier.

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Old 4 Oct 2013, 11:16 (Ref:3312706)   #1503
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Honda says series needs 3rd engine supplier.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/110305
"We're reaching out to any manufacturer that has interest in IndyCar," he told AUTOSPORT.
And who would IndyCar be talking to? Which manufacturers have any interest?

Ford would the most obvious manufacturer, I'd think. They haven't denied any interest in IndyCar, at least.

BMW, Ferrari, Audi and VW group don't seem like the right fit, although you never know.

Porsche tried in the 80s and failed miserably. Sorry, Teo.


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If it's basic enough engine there's no real reason why any manufacturer couldn't have a go. A manufacturer winning the Indianapolis 500 will appeal.

Like all these problems, it all goes back to the dismal ratings. Alright the 500 even in its diminished state will always command a certain audience share. Commissioning an engine for an entire season though, is an ask but if noone is watching throughout the season then it all seems kinda pointless.
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TK to Ganassi for next year.

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Looks like multi-car super teams is the trend for next year.
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Ganassi to Chevy next year.

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Lots of changes going on at Ganassi.
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Penske to call for Castroneves

Is he tired of Mr Power?

And what chance Penske switching to Honda?
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Penske to call for Castroneves

Is he tired of Mr Power?

And what chance Penske switching to Honda?
I thought it was Penske who brought Chevy back in to IndyCar.
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I thought it was Penske who brought Chevy back in to IndyCar.
Sure, but will Mr Penske want what everyone else has got? Traditionally this hasnt been the case.

The Ganassi signing makes Honda's 2014 roster look a little light now...
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Is he tired of Mr Power?

And what chance Penske switching to Honda?
I believe Penske brought JPM in to motive Mr. Power.

Honda will go after Andretti. Hard.
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Penske switches to Castroneves because Castroneves is ready clinch the title. Power is out of it. Beyond that, I wouldn't read too much into it.
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James Jakes is a free agent after this season.

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Honda not looking for a 'name' team to replace Ganassi

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British team Carlin, whose former drivers include Takuma Sato, who won the British Formula 3 title with them in 2001, as well as Charlie Kimball and Josef Newgarden, is looking to race in IndyCar.

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British team Carlin, whose former drivers include Takuma Sato, who won the British Formula 3 title with them in 2001, as well as Charlie Kimball and Josef Newgarden, is looking to race in IndyCar.

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Some time in the future. Maybe. [i.e won't happen]
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I'm not sure I've ever heard Michael Andretti referred to as "little Andretti" before - not sure if that's Penske being patronizing, or that's a "real" nickname?
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I'm not sure I've ever heard Michael Andretti referred to as "little Andretti" before - not sure if that's Penske being patronizing, or that's a "real" nickname?
Consider Penske's POV. He's been in the business a long time and there was a time when Michael Andretti was "little".
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Consider Penske's POV. He's been in the business a long time and there was a time when Michael Andretti was "little".
With all these multi-car teams, it's just going to get of a hell of a lot bigger, including Michael Andretti; but I worry about the smaller teams.
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Old 10 Oct 2013, 09:43 (Ref:3315635)   #1519
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Similar case as in F1. The top 3, maybe 4, will afford to pay their drivers (which is not even the case today...) while the smaller ones will rely on sponsorship/private monies to be brought in with the driver... same old story.

But it is true that I see Indycar finally expanding nicely again and it deserves so much more awareness, buzz and even respect than it has today.
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Similar case as in F1. The top 3, maybe 4, will afford to pay their drivers (which is not even the case today...) while the smaller ones will rely on sponsorship/private monies to be brought in with the driver... same old story.

But it is true that I see Indycar finally expanding nicely again and it deserves so much more awareness, buzz and even respect than it has today.
I wish I could share your optimism regarding the series expansion. There's no race in Brazil next year and the season looks like it will be reduced to 14 races, all crammed in from March to September.
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Allomendinger gets Penske Fontana drive.

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I wish I could share your optimism regarding the series expansion. There's no race in Brazil next year and the season looks like it will be reduced to 14 races, all crammed in from March to September.
I know what you are saying but I prefer 14 well promoted and PACKED races rather than just 18 semi-unattended...

Having said that, they really need to get better TV coverage everywhere. That's where Bernie excelled (besides the track deals...). It is barely known in the US and everybody mixes it up with Nascar if it is possible. Someone helps here!!!!!!!!!!
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I know what you are saying but I prefer 14 well promoted and PACKED races rather than just 18 semi-unattended...
A series that doesn't run for 6/7 months is not a good thing. And that huge gap won't help with TV ratings, which are already horrible.
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