The first 2011 Silly Season driver/team thread

[EagleEye]

EE...why not mention of Tracy as potentials at DRR & KV? He publicly stated he's talking to them both and they're just short a portion of the sponsorship. Seems those would be good updates on your list. (And by the way I'll have my fingers crossed that it's KV full-time next year)

It is still too early to tell on PT. Things were set then, not set.

I love PT, but there are some other dominos that have yet to fall.

TK would be first on most lists, and since I last posted (hours ago) add Penske to the mix. TK at the top with Wilson, Rahal, RHR being the next group. Then you have PT, kind of on an island.

I'd rather see PT end up somewhere other than KV, to be honest. Maybe back with NH?

[TURN3]

It is still too early to tell on PT. Things were set then, not set.

I love PT, but there are some other dominos that have yet to fall.

TK would be first on most lists, and since I last posted (hours ago) add Penske to the mix. TK at the top with Wilson, Rahal, RHR being the next group. Then you have PT, kind of on an island.

I'd rather see PT end up somewhere other than KV, to be honest. Maybe back with NH?

NH? No kidding...interesting thought. Appriciate the info.

Also wondering if the Rahal team TBD has anything to do with TK? TK likely isn't bringing a sponsor so you'd think if the funding keeping him from a 3rd car he'd go with Rahal.

Like I said, going to be an interesting silly season...thankfully.

[MDS]

Some more info about Simona's "Sponsor"

http://www.airlockalpha.com/node/787...-to-court.html

[Placid]

Schumacher to quit F1 and go for an Indy 500 win? I'm joking...

IT DOES NOT HURT TO DREAM.

[Placid]

I would be very shocked if that happened. Both Conor and his dad have stated over and over that F1 is their goal. I would imagine that he will be over in Europe next year, what series I don't know. But then again maybe no one wants him over there?

There are plenty of series where he can start if C.D. decides to go over the Atlantic. There is the British F3, the Euro Series, or even GP3 / WSR.

I am pulling for Hildebrand to land a full time IRL ride. But to wonder, the young driver program in F1 is next month. Will there be a 2nd chance for JR?

[MDS]

Graham Rahal has a massive choice to make. Go for the best available ride, which could be almost anything honestly, or make the choice to build Rahal Letterman over the long term, which could be in his best interest given he stands to inherit his father's share at some point.

Conor Daly and Graham Rahal are good, good friends . They're in Ohio talking with Bobby this week. Given that the NTB deal is a two year deal that would give them time to build the team back up and launch an FIL team for Conor with the aim of moving him into IndyCar in 2011 with two of the highest profile young American drivers.

I was told if you see Graham making an appearance on Letterman expect an announcement on that show.

[garyshell]

Last night on Letterman there was a woman who showed a champion sweet potato she had grown or developed. The presentation was about it being useful for chips or ethanol. When the woman suggested it would produce enough fuel for Dave's Indy car he sharply retorted "Lady, I don't have a car." Clearly a touchy subject for him.

Gary

[glauistean]

MDS,

good breakdown from so far back. Only one issue has come up and that is Seven Eleven is leaving and Tony has to get sponsorship or no ride.

[Chamoo]

I could see APEX/Brazil stepping up to sponsor TK. They are a big supporter of Brazilian drivers, and TK is their top man.

[Placid]

I also like to see Cafe Do Brazil or Petrobas to step up for TK as well!!!!!!!!!!!!