[Brian W Keske]

Yes, CART bought-out Raceworks and staged the event.

Bottom line, the ALMS is determined to be 'the headliner' at any event. They are not interested in being an 'undercard'. CART treated them as such at Miami. Although this situation may be different, I think the ALMS has shot themselves in the foot in terms of event successs in the past (especially at 'street' events), and they are determined to follow their own destiny. I'm still wondering whatever happened to the Mexico City event. Everyone seems mum about it, and Forsythe has never said a word either.

All you have to do is look at their schedule this year, completly true road courses; that is their foundation. They won't go street racing until they can be assured of success in terms of money, and in terms of the ALMS's stature as a successful 'stand alone' US based road racing series.