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I don't think aiming to be a "niche" is a good idea in terms of ending up as small beans like the irl is now, but you also don't have to appeal to every single person out there to make a living. The irl is definitely a niche sport now, the only people that care are a few motorsport nerds that missed CART in the glory days and a bunch of tony george and indy motor speedway desperate clingers. The general public in the USA cares not at all one iota. The problem is now, is that the people running the sport are trying to recapture something they never understood. They were the people that back in 1994 chose to split the sport because they said what CART had sucked. Now they are essentially admitting CART was actually good, but because they were on the other side, they really don't understand the formula that made CART a sporting and business success. They will never get it and never be a success. |
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Let's talk about the 2012 car count now. Here's what I have heard so far:
Ganassi 2+2 (confirmed) Honda confirmed Penske 2 or 3? Chevy confirmed Andretti 3 or 4? Chevy confirmed Newman/Haas 1 or 2? Panther 1 + 1 at additional events? Chevy confirmed Dreyer & Reinbold 1 or 2? Foyt 1 or 2? Honda confirmed Schmidt 1 or 2? Honda confirmed Dale Coyne 1 or 2? HVM 1 Conquest 1? KV 2? Rahal/Letterman/Lanigan 1? AFS 1? (or is that the 2nd Schmidt entry?) Herta 1? Honda if they are there Fisher 1 on a partial schedule Dragon ? Highcroft ? Shanks 1? "Judd" (but that is not for lease just yet) Have other engine partnerships been announced yet? |
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What happens if/when the Lotus engine doesn't materialise?
Are the teams who opted for them screwed, or are there failsafes in place to give them Honda/Chevy engines? |
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I assume it would be an unbadged Judd and INDYCAR would make sure the money was in place to get it out there since subsidizing the grid is very popular in American racing, currently happening in the IZOD IndyCar Series, Firestone Indy Lights, and Grand-Am, and having previously happened in both Champ Car and Atlantics (and CART before CCWS). Hell, even Ecclestone helps Williams F1 out, and I'm sure it goes on elsewhere. I think the consensus is a Judd engine will get built. The Lotus money just might not show up.
Vitor Meira and A.J. Foyt will part ways after tomorrow's race. I wonder if Honda will influence the new driver in any way, especially now that they've lost Wheldon to Chevrolet. |
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I read that Tagliani said he already had a contract signed for next year...my idea:
Tagliani raced at Vegas with Herta + Herta want to became a full time owner in 2012 = Tagliani with Herta next year? |
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Apparently BHA's list included Sébastien Bourdais, as well, but I think that's a huge long-shot because everything I've heard suggests he wants to stay at Coyne. Could end up being Simon Pagenaud if Sam Schmidt Motorsports disappears; he is (will be? was?) signed to SSM through Honda. If BHA are indeed a Honda team, that could play a role...get a Honda guy in the car. Interested to see Briscoe feeling confident of staying with Penske. I don't think many expected three cars out of them. And for a laugh... China Racing is soliciting Antônio Pizzonia and James Jakes on Twitter about 2012, asking for their contact information. Given the legitimacy and professionalism of China Racing, I'm surprised they asked for email/phone and not AOL Instant Messenger. |
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I bet Justin is going to Shank.
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I thought so, too, but he apparently is in demand from Andretti Autosport, A.J. Foyt Enterprises, Dreyer & Reinbold, RLL, a special Lotus team built just for him, etc. I don't think Shank is going to be his best option in terms of winning...
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Indycar: Bertrand Baguette with the team of AJ Foyt?
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I thought the ride at AA is between Mike Conway and Josef Newgarden. But Helio could have the seat and add Justin into the equation, things will get interesting.
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So we have read about a Dallara Honda and a Dallara Chevrolet rocking around in testing...
Is there any news about a Dallara Judd?? The only 'confirmed' team for the Judd is Michael Shank Racing... Where is Dale Coyne on this?? |
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I read Penske picked up an option Ryan Briscoe's contract so he will stick with Penske for another year. So 3 cars after all?
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-Rahal/Letterman/Lanigan to run two full-time cars; possible third car at Indy 500.
-Ed Carpenter to drive for his own team sponsored by Fuzzy’s Vodka (name not yet announced); James Davison could drive on the road courses. http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...rahal-in-2012/ |
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Verizon only sponsored WP.
Ryan was sponsored in some races by IZOD and had various Penske corporation sponsorships as well (plus others). No word yet on sponsorship in 2012. |
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Carpenter's team will be called Ed Carpenter Racing and is co-owned with TG:
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...penter-racing/ |
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