History shows that these sort of topics degenerate pretty quickly, Xpunk
Better to keep the level of conversation at an adult level even if it means we miss out on some interesting arguing. Have a search through the archives.
But, yes, most people here think that one series is required if open-wheel racing in the US is to ever get back to within a fraction of the popularity it once enjoyed. The details are agony, though. You say you like 50-50 ovals-road courses. Some people, however, would like 90% ovals and think 50% road courses helped kill CART. See the difficulties?