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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.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/110330 Looks like multi-car super teams is the trend for next year. |
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Ganassi to Chevy next year.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/110331 Lots of changes going on at Ganassi. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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