so is there any real news on the Rahal/Ganassi deal or is it still speculation??
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so is there any real news on the Rahal/Ganassi deal or is it still speculation??
Appears as though it is fact. No denial from Ganassi. Sad that once again Sarah Fisher gets a sponsor and loses it to another team. Bigger team. The suggestion is she did not have a "no compete" clause in her contract and Rahal Snr and Jr spent some time with the sponsor over the five races they were with Jr and Sarah.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris R
This is a big sponsor which has NTSB and other notable stores under it's umbrella.
There is no suggestion that Bobby or Graham did anything covert to take a sponsor. In fact it's suggested they compensated her for getting the sponsor(although) that is speculation.
I've looked at Autosport,Speed and a few others and no mention of this yet... only Mark C. at AR1. I don't have a subscription, but reading what I could on AR1's front page, it said this was in "final negotiations". I'm not saying it isn't true, but I'm waiting until I see Autosport or someone else confirms it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris R
After looking at again, it said "final stages of agreement". I'm not sure if there is a difference, but for the sake of accuracy, there it is.
Some may, but I don't have anything against Hornish, Scotty. I'm just saying that in order to accomplish what you are suggesting (winning/being competitive at Indy), Penske could just put Hornish in an extra car for Indy (and maybe a warm-up oval prior to May) and do just that. He wouldn't need to fire Briscoe just to have Hornish for the full season, in the hope that he could win Indy. Penske released Hornish to look for employment elsewhere. That is the glaring fact that we can't overlook.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scotty G.
Hornish, as I said, is/was a very good oval driver (in the IRL). But Rick Mears he's not. I'm not really plugged into the news & rumors any longer. But just from the article written a month or so ago, if Hornish returns to the IRL, it will likely be with Panther - there's no indication that it will be with Penske (although that could change). But if Penske wanted him, I don't believe he would have released him and told him to find work elsewhere if he could.
Excited for GR to get deal with TCG. Here is the link I am not subscriber but was able to read the entire thing.
http://www.autoracing1.com/article.asp?id=2384
While it'll be great news if young Rahal is able to get himself onto a big player team, I have to admit that it was Simona who I cheered for most of this season... along with Ryan Hunter-Reay. If either or both of those drivers wind up on the sidelines, I can't say that the upcoming season will hold that much interest for me. Probably not enough to force myself to sit through Genius Jack A-root's "tech" segments and the constant fawning over The Danica.Quote:
Originally Posted by Otto-Matic
EagleEye, is there ANY (real) chance that Simona could find a decent ride with another team if HVM can't field a car? I don't think she has any/much money though. So if HVM folds, does she end up heading back to Europe and becoming the next Katherine Legge? :(
She impressed many with her talents and her attitude this past season. HVM is cash strapped, and she could end up somewhere else. I agree, it would be great to see her on solid ground with another team if HVM does not get the funding. Make it a two-fer with her and Canon, and that would give her a good chance to have a solid second season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jag_Warrior
There are very few paying rides left...but she deserves and has earned the chance to drive at this level. I'll keep my ears open....
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Originally Posted by jackmart
The link no longer works unless you are a subscriber. Anyone know the details of this? Is it a fact or a Cipolini fact?
Gary
I agree 100%. I rooted for RHR the most and if he still doesnt land a competative ride, after all he's proven, then i dont know how strongly I can follow ICS. yeah $$$ talks but at some point, if you want to be a legit organization that wants to win, talent has to mean something.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jag_Warrior
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Originally Posted by Otto-Matic
I keep hearing folks make similar comments, but I don't understand how you make that jump of team owner decisions weighing on the legitimacy of the organization. ICS doesn't hire or fire drivers. The team owners do.
Gary