Thread: Rahal to D&R
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13th June 2010, 00:08 #11
So the fat lady is pretty much singing for Hunter-Reay?
Pardon my French, but that is VERY f'ed up. It looks bad on the series, the team and the title sponsor (since he's their guy).
I'm not throwing darts, because I don't know. But is Andretti Autosport really capable of finding a sponsor? I'm just asking. I just know they've had a lot of "gift" sponsorships over the years: NYSE was a holdover from the Archipelago merger (the owner was a big fan of the Andretti family), Go Daddy and Motorola are there because of The Danica, the Honda and Formula Dream money was from when they were a "factory" team and then they agreed to nurse Mutoh along, 7-11 I don't know about, but Izod was because of Hunter-Reay. From what I've heard (and I wouldn't blame him if it was true), Mikey is making sure that Marco has some decals on his car, but the family account has covered much of his running costs recently. So the question remains, apart from a sponsor approaching Andretti (or a ride buyer contacting them), is this an outfit that's shown any real ability to put a sponsor in the bag on their own?"Every generation's memory is exactly as long as its own experience." --John Kenneth Galbraith
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13th June 2010, 14:23 #12
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Originally Posted by Starter
This probably isn't a popular opinion, but I think a lot of the support is because he is American. When you look at the Americans who could / should be in Indycar, he is one of the few with a resume. Most of the others have either disappointed (Marco), haven't had opportunities (Hildebrand , etc), are firmly established in other series (Patrick Long), or are simply too old (Alex Barron) for a team to take a chance. Graham may just be the "best of the rest"I read it on the internet, so it must be true
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13th June 2010, 20:55 #13
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Originally Posted by beachbumIt isn't the car Danica...it is the space between the steering wheel and the seat.
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14th June 2010, 02:13 #14
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Originally Posted by TURN3
What sticks in my mind is the Las Vegas Champ Car race when another driver surprised him and he turned into the wall. He has come a LONG way since then. I think he is a good driver, but IMHO he hasn't shown the toughness to be a regular contender and not make mistakes. Graham is still young and has lots of potential, but there are many drivers with similar credentials.I read it on the internet, so it must be true
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15th June 2010, 04:24 #15
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Originally Posted by Jag_Warrior
i"The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."
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15th June 2010, 15:20 #16
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Originally Posted by Hoop-98The overall technical objective in racing is the achievement of a vehicle configuration, acceptable within the practical interpretation of the rules, which can traverse a given course in a minimum time. -Milliken
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15th June 2010, 17:21 #17
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One more for RHR
http://andrettiautosport.com/News_Ju...s_June_15_2010
Still doesn't sound like a full season deal though.
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16th June 2010, 02:21 #18
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I read one race deal from the ethanol group for the Iowa Corn 250. Sounds like smart money for the corn based ethanol producers to back a top driver in an important market for them. I'm still shocked Izod isn't stepping up. I suppose the same money could have bought a full season elsewhere.
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16th June 2010, 04:43 #19
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Originally Posted by beachbum
So we have to look past SFR with Graham, and go back to his Newman Haas days. The fact is he is a project. When he gets the car he wants, he is fast. He won a race, and didn't have to play the fuel mileage game on a foot to the floor 1.5 mile oval to do it. What is more, he can turn left all day, or turn right too. He isn't a one trick pony. That said, he looked pretty green at Indy, blocking but hey, you know who does it and gets away with it, so there you have why Graham figured it was legal.
I am not saying he is going to be the next best deal, but for D and R, he could be an inspired choice. The kid has good genes, and a good coach. That has to be something I guess...but really, things could go either way."Water for my horses, beer for my men and mud for my turtle".
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16th June 2010, 13:48 #20
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Originally Posted by Mark in OshawaI read it on the internet, so it must be true
a sega rally game tribute! just stop everything you are doing and watch. cant wait to put my hands on that. https://youtu.be/2XryAiKvO-o?feature=shared
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