Tracy confirmed at Vision for Edmonton

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16th July 2008, 05:27
SarahFan

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Originally Posted by downtowndeco

That is your opinion. Most looked at last seasons line up of euro ride buyers and thought it looked weak.

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er...wrong...

but nothing new
16th July 2008, 07:12
AussieV8

Pity it isn't more than a 1 race deal. Paul Tracy in a Subway/Walker Racing car would be good for a whole season.
16th July 2008, 07:19
Cart750hp

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Originally Posted by AussieV8

Pity it isn't more than a 1 race deal. Paul Tracy in a Subway/Walker Racing car would be good for a whole season.

I agree. But you have to understand that Walker, Rocketsports and Forsythe didn't shut their operation just because Champ Car got bought by IndyCar. Give em time (I hope Rocketsports isn't joining IndyCar) to get their stuff back. Won't be surprised if you see Walker and Forsythe next year on the line-up. It's just gonna get better from here on.
16th July 2008, 08:25
MAX_THRUST

CCWS had one of its strongest driver (ride buyer) lineups ever last year I think. I'm sure Danica would never have beaten Bourdais or Dormboss (excuse the pun, but different leagues of drivers).

Not just Tracy back racing but Walker is back too......

That is worth something alone. This is great news, for the IRL and TG knows it. That's two decisions he's made this year that I liked. Wish I could see the race......
16th July 2008, 08:55
BobGarage

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Originally Posted by MAX_THRUST

Not just Tracy back racing but Walker is back too......

That is worth something alone. This is great news, for the IRL and TG knows it. That's two decisions he's made this year that I liked. Wish I could see the race......

lets be clear here... Walker racing isn;t back really.

Its a Vision Racing car, funded by TG/Vision with sponsors sourcved by TG/Vision. The only difference is that for the weekend it will be staffed by Walker Racing crew members. (who will be in Edmonton anyway for the Atlantic race).

Don't get me wrong. I'd love to see Walker racing back in the ICS. But this isn't it yet. Maybe a precurser for next year though :)
16th July 2008, 13:37
Gluaistean

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Originally Posted by downtowndeco

I'm glad to see Paul in the IRL He's a talented driver and it's good for both the IRL & AOWR in general.

That being said what makes you think PT is going to fair any better against much stiffer competition than he did his last few years in CC, when, even with a top of the line team he wasn't winning much of anything against a very, very weak field?

Sebastian Bourdais, Justin Wilson, Robert Doornbos, Will Power, Timo Glock, Bruno Junquiera, and more. He beat all of them at one time or another. Do you think that Paul will have to up his game to beat Marty Roth, Buddy Rice, Danica Patrick, Mutoh, Milka Duno? There are some that will be a challenge like former Champ driver Dixon,Tony Kanaan or Casto Neves. But, I have no hesitation in saying that Paul is Superior to them all.
By the way, OT, is this the first time Paul has an official sponsor other than Indeck since Players left?
16th July 2008, 13:42
BobGarage

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Originally Posted by Gluaistean

By the way, OT, is this the first time Paul has an official sponsor other than Indeck since Players left?

apart from his monster sponsorship and sportclips in the busch series, yes.
16th July 2008, 13:46
JasonD

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Originally Posted by garyshell

Scenario #1, he kicks a$s and takes names, scoring points and a top five finish.

I would cheer.

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Originally Posted by garyshell

Scenario #2, he gets punted out in the first turn by someone.

I would change the channel.

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Originally Posted by garyshell

Either way I don't see him looking like a loser for trying. Obviously you must think he might.

A satellite team from Vision + Walker leading the charge + a team that is being thrown together + no testing + no seat team for PT = one crazy jambalya.

Can he pull it off? Sure look at cleveland last year. But lets be realistic.
16th July 2008, 14:49
Rogelio

I am a huge PT fan and I will be honest that when PT and Dornboss were left without rides (along with the utter disgust for the Amigos) I lost interest in AOWR. And I am sure I am not alone because there are many former Champ Car fans that simply gave up on the "merged" series.

I will certainly watch the next race because of PT. Will he win? Probably not, but I know that at least he will put up a damn fight. The fact that PT, CC most notable driver was left without a ride left many fans of the now defunct series alienated. Like it or not, the ICS needs to win those fans back and by adding PT, this is certainly a step in the right direction.
16th July 2008, 15:09
downtowndeco

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Originally Posted by Gluaistean

Sebastian Bourdais, Justin Wilson, Robert Doornbos, Will Power, Timo Glock, Bruno Junquiera, and more. He beat all of them at one time or another. Do you think that Paul will have to up his game to beat Marty Roth, Buddy Rice, Danica Patrick, Mutoh, Milka Duno? There are some that will be a challenge like former Champ driver Dixon,Tony Kanaan or Casto Neves. But, I have no hesitation in saying that Paul is Superior to them all.
By the way, OT, is this the first time Paul has an official sponsor other than Indeck since Players left?

As I already posted, I think Paul is a talented racer. I hope he does well. But I just don't see how anyone could take the fields from the last few years in CCWS and think they were the best in the world. Let's face it. The last few years Paul has been racing against cobbled together 15/16 car fields. A lot of good drivers, sure. But a whole bunch of them that were just so so and we'll never hear from again.

It's good for the IRL. It's good for AOWR. It's good for PT. Cheers to all of them.

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