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16th September 2010, 23:25 #21
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There's been some tweeting going on that leads me to believe that all is not as settled at the top two teams as I thought it was...
There will probably be a Rahal announcement at Homestead, although it may not be what we initially expected. Someone recently pointed out to me Graham still has a relationship with McDonalds as does Ganassi, its probably idol speculation but there could be something to it.
A lot of speculation comes from Graham's talking about working on a big deal that's finally done, and a tweet from Marshall Pruitt, who is about as well connected as possible, about, "A very skilled American driver's in position to join 1 of the 'Big Two' teams in 2011" But that doesn't have to mean ICS. Conor Daly has been very impressive in Mazda Star and I wouldn't be shocked if Ganassi or Penske decided to start a FIL team next year to bring him up... Although Graham has been chasing a deal with the big two like a champ for the past year or so.
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17th September 2010, 21:15 #22
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Originally Posted by MDSThe 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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18th September 2010, 14:33 #23
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19th September 2010, 01:10 #24
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Counter point
Andretti Autosport
Marco
Danica
T Kanaan
TBD
-Look for a major team shake up if they do not get all their funding back for 2011. They want to secure RHR, but might loose him. TK might look to buy out his contract and go elsewhere.
Penske Racing/Team Penske Racing
Power
HCN
TBD
Power and HCN are a lock. The third seat could be open, several drivers have talked to Cindric and the Capt. Justin Wilson might have an inside edge, as he barely lost out to Power, but RHR, Rahal, and Kanaan could end up in this prized seat.
Target Chip Ganassi
Dixon
Dario
TBD
For the third straight year, the team is trying to get sponsorship for a third car, and the talk is they might just have it. RHR, Rahal, JR might have the inside track as the goal is to get an american in the seat.
A.J. Foyt Enterprises
Vitor
KVRT
Ride buyer ~1
Ride buyer ~2
Ride buyer ~3
Look for Sato to return, with Mutoh, or who ever else writes a check.
Panther
Graham Rahal
TBD2
Ed Carpenter did himself well, and could end up in a second car, even if on a part time basis. Graham has first dibs on the seat. He he passes, look for Wilson or RHR. Kanaan might also be a long shot.
de Ferran Dragon Racing
Briscoe
TB2
Briscoe will head to this team, as time has passed with Matos. One interesting note has Simona in the second car, though it might be a rent a ride.
HVM
Simona
Unless she gets picked up elsewhere, she should be beack, but money is a huge issue.
Conquest
Baguett
TBD
Baguett has secured his place for next year, but funding is very tight. The team hopes to keep key people in place.
FAZZT
Tagliani
TBD
Pagenaud has a chance for the second seat.
Newman Hass
TBD 1
TBD 2
Nuff said.
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing
Conway
TBD2
TBD 3
AFS Racing
TBD
Carrol or RHR, or?
Sarah Fisher Racing
Fisher/TBD
Part time team unless more funding is found, and looking to rent the car for road races. That is IF funding can be found.
Dale Coyne Racing
Ride buyer 1
Ride buyer 2
Possible
Walker Racing Partners
TBD
Hope Derrick can get funding for a car. Pagenaud would be his first choice.
Bryan Herta Autosport
TBD
Unless funding is found, Indy only.
Rahal
TBD
Servia if funding can be found.
New Team A
TBD
An old owner has been making noise of having a team. Depends on $$Green, Green, Green!
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21st September 2010, 18:57 #25
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Originally Posted by NickFalzone
I think they may be surprised by the results from the IRL, but I don't know if they were real active in telling Roger to put Will in their car or not. I do think they gave Roger a check and said get us exposure for our brand and let Roger do the rest.
I think the Indycar sponsorship by Verizon was a throw in on top of the NW deal at Roger's insistence but it has worked out well....."Water for my horses, beer for my men and mud for my turtle".
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27th September 2010, 20:59 #26
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One of the rumors that keep popping up is that Sarah Fisher will retire from full time racing to focus on building her team.
Supposedly Dollar General liked the response it got from sponsoring Graham and is considering upping or continuing its involvement in the sport next season but wants to be in markets like Alabama, Mid-Ohio St. Pete and Baltimore where Fisher isn't going to be competitive but an experienced road racer could be, like how Graham finished eighth at St. Pete. There are almost 1,000 Dollar General stores in Florida and Alabama alone markets they won't reach through the ICS doing an oval-only schedule.
Given the number of talented drivers looking for work it could make sense for Fisher to step aside for driver whose talents would be better suited to the current face of the ICS.
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27th September 2010, 21:40 #27
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Originally Posted by MDS
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28th September 2010, 05:15 #28
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Originally Posted by MDS
You mean a driver like JR Hildebrand?
You never know....
One thing for certain....DG wants a clean cut, wholesome American driver to sponsor. Its why they went along with Rahal. Its who will be in the car, once Sarah retires.
Unless JR gets a better offer, he's the best bet.
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28th September 2010, 15:14 #29
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Update: Lotus confirms KV commitment and will expand to 2 (presumably both Lotus-branded) cars next year. Can only hope they get a better driver.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/87051:champion: WRC3 championship, WRC4 championship, WRC4 PCWRC, WRC4 ERC
Winner - TRD2 Bathurst:burnout:
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28th September 2010, 15:41 #30Originally Posted by I am evil Homer
I would think that PT and Wheldon will be heavily considered. PT due to the connection at KV with Vasser, and Wheldon with the British connection to Lotus.
Fourmaux. Btw msport tested also hankook tyres https://youtu.be/DESKqpAqX5o?si=3uxWc8FrCUGMT0Pi https://youtu.be/sHetcbBQwKk?si=M7kq3bf2ar3Slhco
WRC Testing