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Hate to say it, but that's one of the first things that crossed my mind when I read this. Additionally, this change is not insignificant in the championship picture. You have to give the oval advantage to Dario/Dixon. This change gives Will P a moderate boost in his championship hopes. I know everyone says he's getting better on the ovals, but still clearly, he's a step behind Ganassi/Dario.Quote:
Originally Posted by SoCalPVguy
It doesn't sound like they had a choice. I'd rather watch a road race, so I'm fine with this, I know others will be disappointed, particularly Danica, since she usually does well there.
If they are going to run a road couse I too would rather see them run Suzuka. Wonder if there's any chance.
Why have a race at the same place as F1 already races. That makes little sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by maxmach
If you want a proper circuit what about Fuji.
You wouldn't want the IRL to race on a track that F1 runs....trust me you don't.Quote:
Originally Posted by maxmach
Not a huge fan of the Motegi oval... but the road course is worse. It has no flow, and the corners are slow, which with the IRL cars will almost definitely not look very good. Also from a spectators point of view, its quite poor.
Maybe if the outfield section had some hills it wouldn't be so bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by theugsquirrel
Either way, Japan needs to show the world it is still open for buisness.
Guys on Radio LeMans were discussing this a while back. The consensus was they'd be on a par, if not slower than GP2, let alone F1.Quote:
Originally Posted by anthonyvop
I would have prefered an oval race. I watched Indy 500 and it was so much more fun that road courses :(
Tora Takagi drove an IRL car at Suzuka back in 2003 or 2004 I think. Not sure if it was a leisurely exhibition run or if he ran it in anger.